If you’re 16 – 25, live in the South West and interested in the screen industries, we can support you.
BFI Film Academy offers opportunities for 16 – 25 year olds, anywhere in the UK, to get to know more about film and how to make a career in the screen industries. We offer a range of courses and events for those wanting to break into film or find out more about what is on offer.
Upcoming events
Encounters Film Festival
Encounters is a globally renowned short film festival that takes place each September, this year running from 24th to 28th September at Watershed in Bristol, a UNESCO City of Film.
Get involved
16-19 Film Club
A safe space for 16-19 year olds to discuss films with friends and free food taking place on the last Wednesday of the month
Make Shift
Make Shift is a space for early stage creatives to come together in the Pervasive Media Studio at Watershed on the first Tuesday evening of each month to network, get advice and work.
BFI Film Academy Short Courses
Short courses to help train and inspire the next generation of UK filmmakers, supporting young people aged 16 – 19 to develop the knowledge and skills to help make a career in film.
We’re here to help!
Watershed runs BFI Film Academy in the South West, open to those across the region from Cornwall to Gloucestershire to Hampshire. Check if you are based in the South West via the BFI Film Hub regional map here.
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