Kent BFI Film Academy Short Course 2024-25
BREAK INTO FILM
The British Film Institute (BFI) and Screen South have come together once again to create a life changing 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 Short Course.
- 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
The Academy programme will take place between October 2024 – November 2024 with an introduction session online and all other sessions in person in Folkestone. There will also be two screenings for the young people to attend including a Regional screening on Sunday 12th January 2025 (location to be confirmed).
There is no course fee and travel bursaries are available for those that require them.
Who can apply?
- Applicants must be aged 16-19 years old on the 19th October 2024 (those on an EHCP can be aged 16-25 years old).
- Applicants must live in Kent and are a UK resident.
- Applicants must not currently be enrolled at university or at university when the course starts.
- Applicants must not have previously taken part on a BFI 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.
If you’d like to book a Zoom meeting to discuss the BFI Film Academy or have a member of the Screen South team come along to your school and/or institution to tell you more and answer questions, please get in touch with us at info@screensouth.org or call us at 01303 259777.
Course Dates
Dates of the Course
19/10/2024 (in-person, 10am-5pm)
26/10/2024 (online, 10am-1pm)
28/10/2024 (in-person, 10am-5pm)
29/10/2024 (in-person, 10am-5pm)
30/10/2024 (in-person, 10am-5pm)
31/10/2024 (in-person, 10am-5pm)
01/11/2024 (in-person, 10am-5pm)
09/11/2024 (in-person, 10am-5pm)
Local screening - TBC
Regional screening - 12/01/2025
Applications for the Kent BFI Film Academy Short Course 2024-25, delivered by Screen South, are now open.
Deadline for Applications: Midday on Thursday 10th October 2024.
We are asking those of you with ideas or are keen writers to submit a 2-5 minute script as part of your application. If you do not have a script then please feel free to submit a story.
These free sessions are held via Zoom and are designed for you to find out more about the BFI Film Academy, as well as ask any questions you might have. Click the links below to sign up.
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 proffesionals as well as completing a silver or bronze arts award.
