BFI Film Academy South East
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Your journey into the film and TV industry starts here!
Whether you dream of directing films, using cameras, editing documentaries, making costumes, creating visual effects, producing award-winning content or working behind the scenes, BFI Film Academy South East is here to help you take your first steps.
Delivered by Screen South, BFI Film Academy South East provides young people aged 16–25 across the South East with access to hands-on filmmaking opportunities, industry connections and career development throughout the year.
No matter your background or experience, this is your opportunity to develop practical skills, meet like-minded creatives and discover where a career in film and television could take you.
BFI Film Academy South East is delivered by Screen South, supported by the UK Government and National Lottery funding. Read more about the national BFI Film Academy project here.
Why Join BFI Film Academy South East?
Through our year-round programme, you’ll have opportunities to:
• Learn practical filmmaking skills
• Experience hands-on workshops and introductory courses
• Meet industry professionals
• Build confidence and develop your creativity
• Explore careers across the film and TV industry
• Become part of a growing creative community across the South East
• Discover BFI Film Academy alumni opportunities
Whether you’re completely new to filmmaking or already creating your own work, our programmes are designed to help you build your confidence and take your next step.
Who Can Join?
BFI Film Academy South East offers free membership for young people:
• aged 16–25
• living anywhere in South East England, outside London
• interested in film, television or the wider creative industries
• regardless of previous experience
If you’ve ever wondered whether there’s a place for you in film or television, there is. Follow the link (below) to join the BFI Film Academy South East community.
Opportunities Across The South East:
BFI Film Academy South East is delivered in partnership with leading creative organisations based across the South East of England.
Join us in Folkestone, Slough, Hastings and Oxford with:
• Screen South (Folkestone)
• Resource Productions (Slough)
• The Bright Foundation (Hastings)
• Film Oxford (Oxford)
Together, we’ll deliver an exciting programme of activity over the next three years, helping you access opportunities closer to home.
Coming Soon
We’re currently putting together an exciting programme of free introductory courses, creative events, workshops, and opportunities to make valuable industry connections.
Events will be in-person and online. Full details will be announced soon.
Click below to join and you’ll be among the first to hear the news.
* If you are interested in joining a BFI Film Academy Introductory Course, you will need to complete a separate application form when applications open.
Join Now! Be The First To Hear About:
• Upcoming courses
• Workshops
• Networking events
• Industry opportunities
• Creative activities across the South East
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BFI Film Academy Alumni
Katie O’Hara – The BFI Film Academy to Elstree Studios
Find out more about one of our BFI Film Academy Alumni Katie O'Hara who is on her way to Elstree Studios
Charlie Tidmas – from Folkestone to Features
Find out more about one of our BFI Film Academy Alumni Charlie who has carved out an impressive career so far leading him to write two feature film scrips, a short and sit-com bible.
Ryan Bloom – Maidstone to LA
Find out more about one of our first BFI Film Academy Alumni who has carved out an impressive career so far leading him all the way to LA
