Kent BFI Film Academy
2024
Are you aged 16-19? Passionate about film? Want a career in the film industry? If so, the Kent BFI Film Academy Short Course is for you.
deadline for applications: 12pm, friday 11th october 2024
What opportunities are on offer?
The British Film Institute (BFI) and Screen South have come together once again to create a life changing and free opportunity and are looking for 10 young people with a passion for filmmaking and great ideas for short films to take part in the Kent BFI Film Academy.
- Meet high end film professionals, such as Directors, Writers & Producers.
- Link in with organisations such as BAFTA and the BFI.
- Develop your filmmaking skills by making a short film with the support of industry professionals.
- Opportunity to apply for National Residential Academies in Documentary, Animation, Visual Effects & BAFTA mentoring, which are only available to BFI Alumni, at the National Film School
How can I find out more?
We’ll be holding online information sessions (links to be made available very soon) on the dates listed below where you’ll have the opportunity to find out more about the Kent BFI Film Academy 2024 and ask any questions you might have. If you’d like to get in touch in the meantime, you’re more than welcome to do so by emailing us at info@screensouth.org or calling 01303 259777.
- Wednesday 11th September 2024
- Wednesday 18th September 2024
- Wednesday 25th September 2024
When will the course take place?
The Academy programme will take place between October 2024 – November 2024, with an introduction online session and all other sessions in person in Folkestone. There will also be two screenings of film made by course attendees– a local screening (date to be confirmed) and a regional screening on Sunday 12th January 2025 (location to be confirmed).
How do I apply?
Please use the link to the application form here. To apply, you must:
- Be aged 16-19 years old on the first day of the course (those on a EHCP can be aged 16-25 years old).
- Be a UK resident.
- Not currently be enrolled at university or already attending university when the course starts.
- Have not previously taken part on a BFI Film Academy course.
If you are under 18 years of age on the first day of the course, you must have confirmation from a parent or carer that you have permission to apply.
We are asking those of you with ideas or are keen writers to submit a 2-5 minute script as part of your application. One of the scripts will be chosen to be the Kent BFI Film Academy short film made during the course.
Please note that we only have 10 spaces on the Kent BFI Film Academy this year.
