BFI Film Academy
Our BFI Film Academy is a FREE short film course that runs from October 2023 through to December. Participants work as a crew to develop an idea into a high-quality short film about an issue or topic they feel is important.
It's highly supportive, and we provide a series of workshops and masterclasses from industry professionals around film production, including storytelling, scriptwriting, producing, directing and editing.
You'll gain all the skills you need to develop as a filmmaker and by the end of the course, you'll have made your short film and be part of a wider filmmaking community.
How to apply
Applications for BFI are currently closed. Keep an eye on our social media channels for details of the 2024 Academy coming up later this year. Have a question? Email our course leader, Dan Haworth-Salter.
What is BFI?
Our BFI Film Academy is a FREE short film course that runs from October through to December. Participants work as a crew to develop an idea into a high-quality short film about an issue or topic they feel is important.
It's highly supportive, and we provide a series of workshops and masterclasses from industry professionals around film production, including storytelling, scriptwriting, producing, directing and editing.
You'll gain all the skills you need to develop as a filmmaker and by the end of the course, you'll have made your short film and be part of a wider filmmaking community.
About us
We're a Film Production Company & Media Education Charity.
We believe the film industry should be open to young people from all sorts of backgrounds, it's something we feel is super important for young people living outside big cities.
We've got lots of experience in training and talent development. We make high-quality films for the BBC, Channel 4, BFI, Sky Arts and much more.
You DON'T need to be an expert to apply for our Film Academy! We're looking for young people with ideas, who care about being creative and want the chance to make their own film.
Why apply?
Fun opportunity to make a cinematic film with cool people your age.
Explore your creativity in a supportive + dynamic 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: inc Cine Cameras, Lenses, Lighting, Clapper Board
Loads of film roles available: 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
Equality
It takes diversity of thought and perspective to create innovative work. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to build balanced teams from all walks of life, so we encourage applications from people that come from backgrounds under-represented in our industry.
To view our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy in full, visit ruralmedia.co.uk/policies