IF YOU’rE 16-19*, Live in the West Midlands and LOVE Film then Apply for THE free
(*16-25 if you have an EHCP)
BFI Film ACADEMY SHORT COURSE
“The BFI FILM ACADEMY was the most incredible experience and 100% wouldn’t be where I am today without it” - ET
SELECT your NEAREST BFI Film Academy SHORT COURSE to find out more & APPLY
The BFI Film Academy Short Course is a free professional filmmaking course for 16-19 year-olds who want to Break Into Film (up to 25 with ECHP).
Considered the Gold standard, The BFI Film Academy Short Courses run from October to January on evenings, weekends & October half-term.
There are 80 free places across the West Midlands. It’s funded by the BFI, UK Government and National Lottery, although spaces are limited.
Rural Media is the BFI Film Academy Short Course lead for the West Midlands. We are proud to be working with MediaActive to deliver FOUR BFI Film Academy Short Courses across the Region funded by the UK government's Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and National Lottery.
SELECT your NEAREST BFI Film Academy above ↑ ↑ for more information.
On the Short Course you’ll take on a professional film role, learn about film production & the film industry, create high quality short films, experience a real professional film production. The program includes workshops, masterclasses, and hands-on experience with industry experts in storytelling, scriptwriting, producing, directing, editing, & more.
No experience necessary, just your creative energy! Apply to gain valuable film skills, become a part of the BFI Film Academy Alumni and set your sights on Breaking Into Film!
RURAL MEDIA CHARITY & RURAL STUDIOS
RURAL MEDIA is a West Midlands production company and charity dedicated to nurturing creative talent and amplifying unheard voices. We support young people from under-represented communities to tell powerful stories through film and digital arts.
PROFESSIONAL CONNECTIONS
Our sister company RURAL STUDIOS creates content for major broadcasters including the BBC, plus films for charities and businesses. This gives our Film Academy participants real experience from industry professional’s and workflows.