BFI Film Academy
For young aspiring filmmakers. This is a London talent development project for 16-19 year olds organised by the BFI. Our training is for – Animation & Video Effects
The BFI Film Academy offers high quality training to the next generation of UK talent. If you are 16-19, interested in learning or improving your skills in animation or VFX, this is the place for you. (Please note – university students cannot apply and there is an earlybird application process, see below.)
Our course will take place over a month, with two preparatory workshops, an intensive 5 day academy followed by an industry day and a screening.
Timeline:
Application deadline –
Friday 27th September 2024
Applicants informed –
Friday 4th Oct 2024
Workshops –
Saturday 12/10/24
Saturday 19/10/24
10:00am to 17:00
BFI Film Academy –
Monday to Friday during the autumn half term (Monday 28th Oct to Friday 1st of Nov 2024).
10:00am to 17:00pm.
Venues
Venue TBC (Croydon) Saturday 12/10/24 & Saturday 19/10/24
Cinema Museum, near the Elephant & Castle, Lambeth, London (Monday 28th Oct to Friday 1st of Nov 2024)
You will need to be able to commit to all the workshop dates. The course is free however there is a deposit of £25 refunded upon completion. No one should feel that the lack of funds will prevent them attending, see details about our travel bursary scheme and accessibility.
The academy is an intense creative experience where 20 applicants develop their talent and make films. The selection will be based on ability, talent and willingness to work hard. We are using an EARLY BIRD system; simply put, you will increase your chances if you apply early. Good applications will still beat mediocre ones, applying early gives you a few more additional points and will make the difference between similar applicants. If you get a place, you will also have the opportunity to work towards the completion of the NFCE Level 2: Preparing to Work in the Film Industry, an accredited qualification that will enhance your CV and University applications. Read more about the NCFE and its benefits.
During the BFI Film Academy you will:
• Build your professional online portfolio.
• Make your own animated film or VFX sequence.
• Understand film-making language and the hidden meanings and structures in films.
• Widen your understanding of the animated and VFX world
• Receive industry training in specialist apps such as; Premiere, After Effects, Motion & Dragon frame.
• Learn from high profile visiting speakers who will be sharing tips, trade secrets and how they got their jobs.
Examples of student’s work from last year can be found here and you can view one below.
There are three other film academies in London running about the same time. We are all working together as the BFI Film Academy London Courses. There are another 40 academies running across the UK and a series of residential academies that will run in 2025. Visit BFI for more details
