BFI Film Academy for Young Filmmakers 16-19 year old

Are you 16-19 and from the UK? Passionate about film? Want 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.

LFA is delighted to partner with the BFI to deliver a course that is designed to offer the perfect way to introduce young people to practical filmmaking. Offering a variety of training and workshops in the main areas of filmmaking, this course will culminate in the production of live action shorts, which can serve as the starting point for a career in film.

Submissions for 2023 are now open, please see 'Upcoming Courses' section below for dates.

We value diversity and welcome applications from members of under-represented groups within the film industry.

COURSE OVERVIEW

As a student of the Film Academy you will:

Get hands-on filmmaking experience which will help you to develop practical knowledge and skills
Explore your own creativity and passions in a supportive and dynamic environment
Gain invaluable experience working alongside industry professionals who are respected practitioners in their field
Watch a range of cinema from British Independent to specialised films
Learn how to write and direct - how to generate stories and how to communicate with actors
Gain an understanding of each of the different roles involved in making films - from story, to script to screen, with workshops in cinematography, sound, editing and producing
Work in teams towards a practical film-based project.

This course takes place in person at LFA, 52a Walham Grove, London SW6

COURSE FEES & FUNDING DETAILS

The cost for Accepted applicants is £25 - Do not send any payment unless your application is successful. If you will struggle to pay the course fee, don’t be put off as you will be able to indicate this once you are accepted on the course and this fee can be waived. Bursaries will also be made available if you require assistance with travel, child care or other costs. More information about who can apply for bursaries can be found in the application form.

COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you need to be aged between 16-19, be resident in the UK and NOT in further education (i.e. not currently attending University) or have previously attended a BFI Film Academy course.

You must also be available for all of the following dates:

Sat 23 Sep 2023
Sun 24 Sep 2023
Sat 30 Sep 2023
Sun 01 Oct 2023
Sat 07 Oct 2023
Sun 08 Oct 2023
Sat 14 Oct 2023
Sun 15 Oct 2023
Sat 21 Oct 2023
Sun 22 Oct 2023
Sat 18 Nov 2023
Sun 19 Nov 2023
Sat 2 Dec 2023
Sun 3 Dec 2023
Sat 13 Jan 2024
Sun 14 Jan 2024
Sat 20 Jan 2024
Sun 21 Jan 2024

UPCOMING COURSE DATES

The course will take place during the dates below, it's important that you are available for all of them before considering to apply:

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