BFI FILM ACADEMY
Offering a real chance for talented 16-19 year olds to be part of our future film industry
Applications are now open for the 2019-2020
Kent BFI Film Academy
Deadline is 5pm Thursday 26th September 2019
The Kent BFI Film Academy offers training for every film industry role, from writing and directing through to production, sound design, editing and camera, and provides learning around film history and cinematic storytelling to inspire an appreciation of film culture in the round. This really is a first step into the industry for those young people who win a place.
The Kent BFI Academy programme includes making at least 2 short films with the support of industry professionals while developing practical filmmaking skills. These films are then shown to friends, families and supporters of the scheme at an event at Folkestone Quarterhouse. The young people themselves organise this event as part of their Silver Arts Award project which accompanies the BFI Film Academy.
Screen South has received support from Maidstone Studios and The Roger De Haan Charitable Trust to run the BFI Film Academy Kent for the last seven years.
BFI Film Academy 2019-2020 – Now Open for Applications
Are you 16-19? Passionate about film? Interested in a career in the film industry? If so, the BFI Film Academy is for you. This course offers you the chance to be part of our future film industry. Click here to find out how to apply.
Watch the Behind the Scenes film about this year’s BFI Film Academy to find out how it all comes together. From Week 1 – pitching ideas, all the way through to the shoot and onto the premiere screening at the Folkestone Quarterhouse.
Along the way the students learn and take part in workshops from high end industry proffesionals as well as completing a silver or bronze arts award.
To see this year’s flms, click the link below.
How to Apply
2019-2020
The next year of the BFI Film Academy is open for applications. Click here to find out more
Past Years 2012-2019
Click here to watch the films from the past 7 years of the Kent BFI Film Academy
Current Opportunities
BFI Alumni can find out more about the current opportunities open from the BFI
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