Scene Application Form

Enter your film for our SCENE programme

Please complete the application form below to submit your film for the SCENE programme. You will need to complete all the required questions and agree to the Terms & Conditions.

If you require this application in any other format then please contact us on: film.academy@watershed.co.uk
Please tick the boxes below to confirm that you are eligible to submit(Required)
For eligibility purposes (see eligibility criteria at end of application form)
DD slash MM slash YYYY
For eligibility purposes only
Please use the timecode format: 00:00:00
What type of film are submitting?(Required)

e.g. producer, writer, director, cinematographer, sound recordist etc
This should be a short paragraph that tells audiences what your film is about.
Please list their full name and role on the film (e.g. producer, writer, director, cinematographer, sound recordist etc)
If you want to send us your film file email: film.academy@watershed.co.uk
Are there subtitles available for your film?
This can either be a transcript or a .srt subtitle file.

Eligibility

  • You must be between 16 and 25 years of age at the time of submitting your film (if your film has been made by a group of young people, the average age of all members must be between 16 and 25).
  • You must live in one of the following locations: Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Isles of Scilly, Isle of Wight, Somerset or Wiltshire.
  • Your film should be no longer than 10 minutes in duration, including titles and credits.
  • Any music, video or still images used in the film should be cleared for use by the copyright holder or be copyright free.

Terms & Conditions

Your submission of this form to us will constitute your confirmation of the following declaration:
  • I hereby confirm that the information I have given in this form is true and correct.
  • I agree that the BFI Film Academy South West may, for administrative purposes only, make copies of any material submitted in support of my application.
  • I agree that if my film is selected to be part of the SCENE programme that BFI Film Academy South West will have my permission to distribute my film in venues as part of an overall SCENE touring programme.
  • I understand that if I agree to take part in an online event as part of the SCENE touring programme, I will be required to make my film available to watch freely online for a short period of time, or allow BFI Film Academy South West to do so. These online events will be programmed further along the process and separate agreements for them will be made when further details have been confirmed. The online events will be optional and choosing to not take part in the online element of the programme will not impact whether the submitted film is considered for inclusion in venues.
  • I understand that BFI Film Academy South West will store and process my data as described below in accordance with professional standards and data protection legislation.
  • If under 18 I confirm that my parent or guardian has given me permission to apply for the SCENE programme opportunity.
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Data Protection

In order for you to be able to participate in this opportunity the BFI Film Academy South West needs to be able to process your personal data as part of the application process.
  • The BFI Film Academy South West may share your name and contact details with a company who helps evaluate the BFI Film Academy. They may contact you to invite you to participate in a survey evaluating the course.
  • The BFI Film Academy South West would like to stay in touch and email you with news and information on events, courses and training opportunities we think you may be interested in (for example, nearby events or courses in your area of interest).
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