BFI Film Academy Edinburgh and South East Scotland Short Course

BREAK INTO FILM

BFI Film Academy short courses offer opportunities for ambitious 16- to 19-year-olds to get to know more about film and how to forge a career in the screen industries. Supported by the British Film Institute, Screen Scotland and the National Lottery, this hands-on filmmaking course builds knowledge and skills and shows the pathways into the industry for talented and committed young people. No previous experience is necessary – just a passion for film.

Delivered by Screen Education Edinburgh in partnership with BFI Film Academy, this high-quality course develops your understanding of the fundamentals of filmmaking, from screenwriting, cinematography and sound, to directing, production and editing.

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You will make short films, learn from top talent working in the industry through masterclasses, and acquire the necessary knowledge and experience to build a career within the screen industries. Through completion of this course, you will gain the Preparing to Work in the Film Industry qualification, an NCFE Level 2 award. This qualification will benefit your professional development, whether through further film education courses or entering the industry.

This course is suitable for young people living in the Edinburgh, Clackmannanshire, East Lothian, Falkirk, Fife, Midlothian, Scottish Borders, Stirling and West Lothian areas.

If you are aged 16-19 and have a passion or talent for film, then this is the perfect opportunity!

APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED FOR THE 2023 BFI FILM ACADEMY EDINBURGH AND SOUTH EAST SCOTLAND SHORT COURSE

Course details

The BFI Film Academy Edinburgh and South East Scotland Short Course will take place on the following dates:

October 2023 – 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 24th, 28th.

November 2023 - 4th, 11th, 12th, 14th, 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th.

December 2023 - 2nd, 9th, 16th.

Sessions will take place from 11am to 6pm, while shooting days will last from 10am to 6pm. The sessions taking place on the 24th of October and 14th of November will be online, from 6pm to 8pm.

Course accessibility

The course fee is £25; however, if you are unable to pay this, please still apply. Bursaries will be available for those who require assistance with fees or travel costs.

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