Applications are open for the BFI Film Academy Edinburgh short course!

Are you aged 16-19 and passionate about film? Apply to the BFI Film Academy Edinburgh short course now!

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 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.

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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.

To find out more about this exciting opportunity, click here.

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