SANDWELL, Walsall & Birmingham
film academy short course
Applications are open until Friday 27th September 2024.
Successful applicants will be notified by email by 3rd October 2024.
Like help to apply? Email Dan on dans@ruralmedia.co.uk
The BFI FILM Academy SHORT COURSE EXPERIENCE
“The BFI was the most incredible experience and 100% wouldn’t be where I am today without it, I’m hopefully moving away soon to peruse this career and I owe everything to the BFI and what they taught me”
THE BFI FILM ACADEMY SHORT COURSE
Our Film Academy Course train and inspire the next generation of UK filmmakers and production crew, supporting 16 to 19-year-olds to develop new skills and gain commercial and cultural knowledge to help build a career in the screen industries. No experience is necessary.
If you live in Sandwell, Walsall or Birmingham and are interested in creativity and making films, Apply to our film academy. It’s designed to work around college and work commitments with sessions in the evenings, Weekends and half term break.
You’ll get to work with likeminded people, have your voice heard, make creative decision, and own the creative process. You’ll work together to make a short film, with support from a professional team and industry professionals.
The course is funded by the British Film institute, Department for Education, and the National Lottery, so no cost to you. We have travel bursary’s available, and you don’t need any experience, just you’re drive, passion and commitment.
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“The BFI was the most incredible experience and 100% wouldn’t be where I am today without it, I’m hopefully moving away soon to peruse this career and I owe everything to the BFI and what they taught me”
“It’s absolutely perfect a 10/10 experience that has changed my life for the better allowing me to creatively explore and create media and I am truly happy with the direction this course has taken me. It’s taken me to LIPA and a career I will be proud of.”
WHY BFI?
Fun opportunity to make a cinematic film with cool people your age.
Explore your creativity in a supportive environment
Have your say! Use your ideas and make a film about what's important to you.
Work on your own professional film set!
Use pro film equipment like Cine Cameras, lenses, lighting, clapper board
Loads of film roles: Inc directing, camera, production, sound, set design,
Develop practical film knowledge and skills
Work with industry professionals
Earn a filmmaking qualification
No previous experience is necessary!
Get access to events like bafta career talks
Become film academy alumni and access bfi courses and funding
Travel bursaries available.
2024 DATES*
*Occasionally, dates may need to change…
You’ll need to be available for these dates and times:
Tuesday 15 October 2024: 17:30 to 20:30 Introduction.
Tuesday 22 October 2024: 17:30 – 20:30 Film Roles and Project Briefing.
Thursday 24 October 2024: 19:10 – 20:4 Story Ideas Workshop (Online)
Thursday 31 October 2024: 10:00 – 16:00 Screenwriting Masterclass & Workshop.
Friday 1 November 2024: 10:00 – 16:00 Directing / Camera Masterclass & Workshop
Tuesday 05 November 2024: 17:30 – 20:30 Production & Sustainability Masterclass
Thursday 07 November 2024: 17:30 – 20:30 Production Workshop / Script Review #1
Tuesday 12 November 2024: Script Review #2 / NCFE
Tuesday 19 November 2024: 17:30 – 20:30 Specialist Workshops.
Tuesday 26 November 2024: 17:30 – 20:00 Technical Camera Workshop.
Tuesday 03 December 2024: 17:30 – 20:00 Production Review 1.
Tuesday 10 December 2024: 17:30 – 20:00 Production Review 2.
Saturday 14 December 2024: 09:00 – 17:00 GP1 Production Day.
Sunday 15 December 2024: 09:00 – 17:00 GP2 Production Day.
Tuesday 17 December 17:30 – 20:30 NCFE.
Christmas Break
Tuesday 07 January 2025 17:30 – 19:30 Edit Review / NCFE.
Thursday 09 January 2025 17:30 – 19:30 Alumni WM Alumni Session #1 (Online)
Tuesday 14 January 2025 17:30 – 20:30 Edit Review / NCFE Deadline.
Thursday 16 January 2025 17:30 – 19:30 Alumni WM Alumni Session #2 (Online)
Tuesday 21 January 2025 17:30 – 20:30 Screening Event.
Thursday 23 January 2025 17:30 – 19:30 Alumni Session #3 (Online)
Thursday 30 January 2025 17:30 – 19:30 Alumni Session #4: (Online)
RURAL MEDIA
&
RURAL STUDIOS
Rural Media is a West Midlands production company and charity dedicated to nurturing creative talent and amplifying unheard voices. Based in Hereford, Rural Media Charity works to supporting young people to tell powerful stories through film and digital arts.
We're focused on developing vital creative skills and helping young people from under-represented communities access the creative industries. Our BFI Film Academy program offer hands-on experience in industry-standard film production.
We believe your perspective matters and support people to create content that's important to you and your community. Through our Film Academy, we focus on supporting you to find your voice building your employability skills and industry connections, giving you an edge as you start your career journey as part of the BFI Network.
Whether you're dreaming of being on-screen, working behind the camera, or creating digital content, we've got skills for you, and opportunity to gain practical experience and build your confidence. This isn't just about learning – it's about doing, creating, and making your mark in the world of media production.
Rural Studios is the sister company of Rural Media Charity. From television and radio for national broadcasters, to online and social media films for charities and businesses of all sizes, we pride ourselves on changing perspectives through film & audio, and empowering future talent with our innovative storytelling and powerful visuals.
LOCATION:
SANDWEll College
Sandwell College
1 Spon Ln,
West Bromwich
B70 6AW
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