{"id":38,"date":"2021-07-25T09:37:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-25T09:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/?post_type=faresources&#038;p=38"},"modified":"2021-09-08T11:22:57","modified_gmt":"2021-09-08T10:22:57","slug":"break-into-film-guide","status":"publish","type":"faresources","link":"https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/resources\/directing\/break-into-film-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Break into Film Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are&nbsp;loads&nbsp;of&nbsp;routes into the screen industries, with many opportunities based in the Southwest region.&nbsp;You might want to apply for an&nbsp;apprenticeship&nbsp;or a&nbsp;trainee scheme. Other routes&nbsp;are&nbsp;more&nbsp;informal, including networking with&nbsp;other young filmmakers or creating your own work.&nbsp;It is worth&nbsp;considering&nbsp;which of the&nbsp;different&nbsp;approaches&nbsp;will suit your skills and interests.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>WHAT JOBS ARE THERE?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With so many specialised roles in the screen industry and it\u2019s good to know more about the roles and what they involve before deciding where you might want to specialise. It\u2019s also useful to understand the various routes into these roles.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.screenskills.com\/starting-your-career\/job-profiles\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.screenskills.com\/starting-your-career\/job-profiles\/\"><strong>ScreenSkills<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;is a great place to start researching job roles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_5835-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_5835-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_5835-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_5835-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_5835-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_5835-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_5835-2-1568x1176.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>APPRENTICESHIPS&nbsp;AND TRAINEESHIPS<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apprenticeships&nbsp;and traineeships&nbsp;combine&nbsp;hands on&nbsp;practical training\u202fand studying&nbsp;at the same time. As an apprentice, you&nbsp;are&nbsp;treated as an employee,&nbsp;earn a&nbsp;wage,&nbsp;and get holiday pay.&nbsp;You also get the opportunity to study for a qualification that is related to your role.&nbsp;You&nbsp;will&nbsp;work alongside&nbsp;experienced&nbsp;staff and gain knowledge and skills specific to the department you will be&nbsp;working in.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some&nbsp;broadcasters<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>offer apprenticeship opportunities. You can find out more about&nbsp;them below:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BBC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/careers\/trainee-schemes-and-apprenticeships\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/careers\/trainee-schemes-and-apprenticeships<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CHANNEL 4&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.channel4.com\/4skills\/apprenticeships\"><strong>https:\/\/careers.channel4.com\/4skills\/apprenticeships<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.channel4.com\/4skills\/production-training-scheme\"><strong>https:\/\/careers.channel4.com\/4skills\/production-training-scheme<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ITV&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itvjobs.com\/business-areas\/broadcasting\/itv-news\/itv-news-apprenticeship\"><strong>https:\/\/www.itvjobs.com\/business-areas\/broadcasting\/itv-news\/itv-news-apprenticeship<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SKY&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.sky.com\/earlycareers\/\"><strong>https:\/\/careers.sky.com\/earlycareers\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grierson&nbsp;DocLab, supported by The Rank Foundation and Netflix, is a training scheme that helps new entrants&nbsp;to work in&nbsp;factual and documentary programme-making.&nbsp;<strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/griersontrust.org\/outreach\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/griersontrust.org\/outreach<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-16-at-14.28.00-1024x577.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-16-at-14.28.00-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-16-at-14.28.00-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-16-at-14.28.00-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-16-at-14.28.00-1536x865.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-16-at-14.28.00-2048x1153.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-16-at-14.28.00-1568x883.png 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ENTRY LEVEL JOBS<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Entry level jobs&nbsp;are a good way to&nbsp;get started in the film and TV industry. You could start as a runner or&nbsp;other entry level work such as&nbsp;working for an equipment hire company. Entry level work will give you the opportunity&nbsp;to gain valuable experience&nbsp;and find out more about the various progression routes you might want to follow.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FOR MORE INFO:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/careers\/trainee-schemes-and-apprenticeships\/work-experience\"><strong>https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/careers\/trainee-schemes-and-apprenticeships\/work-experience<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.channel4.com\/4skills\/work-experience\"><strong>https:\/\/careers.channel4.com\/4skills\/work-experience<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Production companies offer work experience opportunities so you can gain an insight into what they do and how they do it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out this list of Bristol based production companies, some of them may offer work&nbsp;experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/directory.bristolpost.co.uk\/search\/bristol\/tv-and-production-companies\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/directory.bristolpost.co.uk\/search\/bristol\/tv-and-production-companies<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&nbsp;could&nbsp;join<strong>\u202f<\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/productionguild.com\/training-hub\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Production Guild<\/strong><\/a>,&nbsp;a membership organisation for professionals working in UK film and television, that offers training for people who want to get into the industry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Picture-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Picture-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Picture-1-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Picture-1-768x499.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>STUDY A FILM DEGREE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you would like to learn more before trying to get a job you may want to do a degree course. There are a wide range of university courses in the South West region. A university course may be a good route if you\u2019re unsure about which element of filmmaking you want to specialise in. General film production courses often provide the opportunity to try different roles and hone your skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some things to consider when choosing a course:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Who are the tutors and what is their experience in the industry?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are there good links with industry and work experience opportunities?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do they have up-to-date equipment and facilities?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_0852-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_0852-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_0852-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_0852-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_0852-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_0852-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_0852-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_0852-1568x1045.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ORGANISATIONS WORKING WITH YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE SOUTHWEST<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are plenty of organisations across the Southwest region that have ongoing opportunities for new and emerging filmmakers to gain more experience. <a href=\"http:\/\/bristolcityoffilm.co.uk\/\"><strong>Bristol City of Film<\/strong><\/a> have put together a handy directory of education, training and skills providers offering film and moving image-related opportunities Bristol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/bristolcityoffilm.co.uk\/whos-who-in-education-training-skills\/\"><strong>http:\/\/bristolcityoffilm.co.uk\/whos-who-in-education-training-skills\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some organisations across the South West that are worth checking out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/callingtheshots.co.uk\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/callingtheshots.co.uk\/\"><strong>Calling the Shots<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kwmc.org.uk\/about\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/kwmc.org.uk\/about\/\"><strong>Knowle West Media Centre<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somersetfilm.com\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.somersetfilm.com\/\"><strong>Somerset Film<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/exeterphoenix.org.uk\/get-involved\/commissions\/\"><strong>Exeter Phoenix<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/createstudios.org.uk\/opportunities\/\"><strong>Create Studios<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/whitelantern.film\/#about\"><strong>White Lantern Films<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.biggerhousefilm.co.uk\/\"><strong>Biggerhouse Film<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.screencornwall.com\/talent-development\"><strong>Screen Cornwall<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"651\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/P1300490-1024x651.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/P1300490-1024x651.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/P1300490-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/P1300490-768x489.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/P1300490-1536x977.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/P1300490-2048x1303.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/P1300490-1568x998.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MENTORING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Media Trust has partnered with ScreenSkills to run a series of Mentoring Programmes aimed at levelling the playing field and providing the UK with a more inclusive talent pooL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mediatrust.org\/youth-programmes\/screenskills-mentoring-programmes\/\"><strong>https:\/\/mediatrust.org\/youth-programmes\/screenskills-mentoring-programmes\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the BFI Film Academy South West we are offering Creative Mentoring opportunities. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/create\/skills-development\/a-development-post\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/create\/skills-development\/a-development-post\/\">Find out more here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2017_04_07_Watershed_BFI_Photography_Highlights_16-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2017_04_07_Watershed_BFI_Photography_Highlights_16-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2017_04_07_Watershed_BFI_Photography_Highlights_16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2017_04_07_Watershed_BFI_Photography_Highlights_16-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2017_04_07_Watershed_BFI_Photography_Highlights_16-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2017_04_07_Watershed_BFI_Photography_Highlights_16-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2017_04_07_Watershed_BFI_Photography_Highlights_16-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2017_04_07_Watershed_BFI_Photography_Highlights_16-1568x1045.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>FILM FESTIVALS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attending film festivals offers you an excellent opportunity to be emersed in films and filmmaking. You can watch a wide range of films, hear from the filmmakers, network with other film enthusiasts, and attend film related events. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At BFI Film Academy South West we are offering the chance to attend film festivals throughout the year. Check out our Exposure film festival passes for more info.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a young person under 25, you can also apply for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/talent-development\/film-academy-at-bfi-london-film-festival\/\">BFI Film Academy accreditation<\/a> at the BFI London Film Festival, getting access to the full press and industry programme of screenings and events alongside networking opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may want to consider taking a volunteer role at a film festival, although these opportunities may well be different right now with many festivals running online programmes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can enter your work into festivals, many of which are aimed at students or young filmmakers.&nbsp; By sharing your work at a festival, you are gaining an audience and it could provide exposure to industry professionals and potential collaborators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>South West based festivals:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.afrikaeye.org.uk\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.afrikaeye.org.uk\/\"><strong>Afrika Eye<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cornwallfilmfestival.com\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cornwallfilmfestival.com\/\"><strong>Cornwall Film Festival<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.encounters.film\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.encounters.film\/\"><strong>Encounters Film Festival<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/filmbath.org.uk\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/filmbath.org.uk\/\"><strong>Film Bath<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/whatson\/season\/555\/queer-vision-2021\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/whatson\/season\/555\/queer-vision-2021\"><strong>Queer Vision<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Festivals with a youth focus:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cinemagic.org.uk\/film-submissions\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cinemagic.org.uk\/film-submissions\/\"><strong>Cinemagic<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bfi.org.uk\/future-film-festival\"><strong>Future Film Festival<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/glasgowfilm.org\/glasgow-youth-film-festival\"><strong>Glasgow Youth Film Festival<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leedsfilm.com\/film-festivals\/leeds-young-film-festival\/\"><strong>Leeds Young Film Festival<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/filmfreeway.com\/\"><strong>FilmFreeway<\/strong><\/a> is a website for filmmakers to submit their films to hundreds of international film festivals. You can discover festivals and submit to them by creating your own account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/P1300511-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/P1300511-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/P1300511-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/P1300511-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/P1300511-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/P1300511-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.watershed.co.uk\/film-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/P1300511-1568x882.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MAKE YOUR OWN FILMS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Making your own work and creating a showreel of the best bits is an excellent way to showcase your skills. Showreels can be useful when applying for courses or to show a prospective employer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.screenskills.com\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.screenskills.com\/\"><strong>ScreenSkills<\/strong><\/a> can give you advise on how to build your portfolio in specific specialisms: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.screenskills.com\/starting-your-career\/building-your-portfolio\/\"><strong>https:\/\/www.screenskills.com\/starting-your-career\/building-your-portfolio\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BFI FILM ACADEMY COURSES IN THE SOUTHWEST AND FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bfifab.org.uk\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/bfifab.org.uk\/\">BFI Film Academy Bristol<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.somersetfilm.com\/bfi\" href=\"https:\/\/www.somersetfilm.com\/bfi\">Somerset Films<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getinsidemovies.co.uk\/white-lantern-film\/\">White Lantern Film Bournemouth<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plymouthart.ac.uk\/study\/pre-degree\/bfi-film-academy-plymouth\">BFI Film Academy Plymouth<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BFI FILM ACADEMY PROGRESSION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;ve already done a BFI Film Academy course you may want to take a look at these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bfi.org.uk\/bfi-film-academy-opportunities-young-creatives\/resources-bfi-film-academy-course-graduates\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.bfi.org.uk\/bfi-film-academy-opportunities-young-creatives\/resources-bfi-film-academy-course-graduates\"><strong>resources for BFI Film Academy course graduates<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through BFI Film Academy progression, a student can gain insight into the industry, create connections with fellow students and industry professionals, and continue to develop their skills as a filmmaker whilst they continue to build their portfolio. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ONLINE OPPORTUNITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s always worth looking out for online opportunities, whether it&#8217;s entering competitions, sharing work on video platforms or looking for ways to network with other filmmakers. 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