Our Film Academy Courses 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.

The BFI Film Academy is the British Film Industry’s gold standard talent development programme, delivered by MediaActive covering Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. This FREE course is funded by the British Film institute, Department for Education, and the National Lottery, and travel bursary’s are available.

Working on a ‘real life’ film commission, collaborating with award winning animators and filmmakers, learning about all aspects of film and animation production as well as idea and script development, practical animation and filmmaking techniques, editing, sound design, music, special effects and how to get your work screened.

​If you are thinking about a career in the creative or film industries, as a writer, filmmaker, animator, designer or producer, this opportunity will really help to broaden your portfolio and will allow you to stand out from the crowd.

Bring your drive, passion and commitment, Have your creative voice heard & own the creative process. This course is the first step in joining a national network and journey into film as a career.