These short courses help train and inspire the next generation of UK filmmakers, supporting young people aged 16 – 19 to develop the commercial and cultural knowledge and skills to help make a career in film. You don’t need any previous experience in filmmaking. Courses are delivered across the UK. Click here to find out where your nearest course is.
Short Courses in the South West Region
Each course has its own application process and you will need to apply directly to the organisation running it. Please visit the relevant organisation for further information. The organisations delivering film academy courses in the South West are:
The starting date for each course varies and there are different deadlines for applications. Please ensure that you can make all the dates for your chosen course before applying.
Specialist Courses
The BFI Film Academy Specialist courses are designed to develop your filmmaking skills in a particular specialism. Participants work closely with leading industry professionals who offer a unique insight into the filmmaking business and guide you along the way.
Specialist courses are a great, one-off opportunity to help you into the film industry. There are courses in animation, documentary, scriptwriting and film programming and audience development. You can also apply for one of the craft skills courses where you learn a specific craft skill, these include: producing, production design, directing, cinematography, sound, editing and scriptwriting. You can find out more from the national BFI Film Academy website.
