BFI Film Academy South East – Introductory Course
(Hastings & St Leonards)
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Are you based in East Sussex, aged 16 to 19 years and want to learn about or work in film? Apply for the BFI Film Academy Introductory Course run by The Bright Foundation – applications open now!
You will take part in workshops and masterclasses with industry professionals designed to improve your knowledge of the industry and to develop your creative, technical and production skills in filmmaking.
As a team, you will make a short film that will be screened in Hastings and London alongside other BFI Film Academy short films.
You don’t need previous experience – just a passion for film and a desire to learn more.
Who can join?
To apply for this course, you must be:
· 16-19 on the first day of the course (or, if you have an Educational Health Care Plan, 19-25);
· Able to travel to Hastings and St Leonards to attend sessions on time.
· NOT currently enrolled at a university or at university when the course starts.
· If you’re not already a member of BFI South East, and are accepted for a place on the introductory course, you’ll need to become a member. It’s free and there are many opportunities for those who sign up.
Course Dates
Sat 17 October | 10am-1pm | Course Introduction
Mon 26 October | 10am – 5pm
Tue 27 October | 10am – 5pm
Wed 28 October | 10am – 5pm
Thu 29 October | 10am – 7:30pm | Shoot Day
Sat 07 November | 10am – 5pm | Post Production Day
Wed 09 December | Local Screening
Opportunities Across The South East:
If you’re in the South East, but not based near Hastings or St Leonards, fear not! BFI Film Academy South East is delivered in partnership with leading creative organisations based across the South East of England and other Short Courses will soon be offered in or around:
• Folkestone (Kent)
• Slough (Berkshire)
• Oxford (Oxfordshire)
Become a member to get news when courses are announced.
Apply now!
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You’ll be asked some questions about yourself and to prepare a statement about why you’re interested in joining and whether you have a particular area of interest (ed Directing, writing, producing etc.) in film or television.
