BFI Film Academy
BREAK INTO FILM
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 a screening, which the young people themselves organise as part of their Silver Arts Award project which accompanies the BFI Film Academy.
In the past, Screen South has received support from The Roger De Haan Charitable Trust and Maidstone Studios to run the Kent BFI Film Academy.
More about Screen South and the Kent BFI Film Academy
BFI Film Academy Short Course 2025-2026
Applications for the 2025-2026 short course is now open! Deadline for applications 5pm on Sunday 28th September 2025.
BFI Film Academy Yr 9 2020 - 2021
Lockdown has not stopped our BFI Film Academy. This year's the students took part online and made 4 films which have been entered into the KENT FILM FOUNDATION COVID 19 SHORT FILM CHALLENGE.
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BFI Alumni Stories
Click here to find out all about our Alumni Success stories
BFI Slate 2012-2023
Click here to watch the films from the past 11 years of the Kent BFI Film Academy
BFI Film Academy
Short Courses
BFI Film Academy
Specialist Courses
Past BFI Film Academies
Watch a Behind the Scenes film about the 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 professionals as well as completing a silver or bronze arts award.
