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Events<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

We regularly share events for filmmakers to gain industry insight, get professional advice and support to develop their own filmmaking practices. They are delivered as practical masterclasses, workshops, talks from industry professionals and networking sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upcoming events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"Earth <\/a>\n
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\n 22<\/span>\n Apr<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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BFI Film Academy SW x 16-19 Film Club: Earth Day Special<\/a><\/h3>\n

Join us on Wed 22 April 16:30 for a free roundtable with environmental filmmakers for Earth day at Watershed.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Past events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Check out our previous events and opportunities from BFI Film Academy in the south west. Sign up to our newsletter<\/a> to hear about future activity!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"Still <\/a>\n
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\n 26<\/span>\n Mar<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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16-19 Film Club: The Watermelon Woman<\/a><\/h3>\n

In partnership with We Are Parable, Watershed’s 16-19 Film Club’s next edition is a 30th anniversary screening of The Watermelon Woman on Thu 26th March 18:00!\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n 28<\/span>\n Feb<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Inside Screen 2026<\/a><\/h3>\n

Inside Screen is an all-day event for people aged 16-25 looking to build their networks and pick up insights to help them navigate the screen industries, whether that\u2019s TV, film or immersive works.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"Still <\/a>\n
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\n 24<\/span>\n Feb<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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16-19 Film Club: The Secret Agent<\/a><\/h3>\n

Join Watershed’s 16-19 Film Club on Tue 24th Feb at 17:10 to share your thoughts on the critically acclaimed Brazilian political thriller, The Secret Agent!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"Still <\/a>\n
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\n 27<\/span>\n Jan<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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16-19 FIlm Club: No Other Choice<\/a><\/h3>\n

Join us on Tuesday 27th Jan at 17:30 for Watershed’s 16-19 Film Club screening of Park Chan-Wook’s No Other Choice.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"Still <\/a>\n
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\n 9<\/span>\n Dec<\/span>\n 2025<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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16-19 Film Club: All About My Mother<\/a><\/h3>\n

Join us for December’s 16-19 Film Club is All About My Mother on Tuesday 9th December 18:00 at Watershed!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"Robert <\/a>\n
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\n 19<\/span>\n Nov<\/span>\n 2025<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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16-19 Film Club: Die My Love<\/a><\/h3>\n

Join us for November\u2019s 16-19 Film Club, the new Lynne Ramsay film, Die My Love, on Wed 19th November at 18:00!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"Still <\/a>\n
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\n 22<\/span>\n Oct<\/span>\n 2025<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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16-19 Film Club: After The Hunt<\/a><\/h3>\n

Join us for October\u2019s 16-19 Film Club on Wed 22 October 17:30 for the psychological drama After The Hunt!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"Cover <\/a>\n
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\n 24<\/span>\n Sep<\/span>\n 2025<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Encounters Film Festival<\/a><\/h3>\n

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. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"A <\/a>\n
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\n 23<\/span>\n Sep<\/span>\n 2025<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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16-19 Film Club: Happyend<\/a><\/h3>\n

Join us for September\u2019s 16-19 Film Club on Tue 23 September 17:30 for the dystopian drama Happyend!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"Tim <\/a>\n
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\n 22<\/span>\n Jul<\/span>\n 2025<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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16-19 Film Club: Friendship<\/a><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re aged 16-19, and passionate about cinema, join us at Watershed on Tue July 22 at 17:30 for an intro and post-film discussion in the Pervasive Media Studio (snacks provided).<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"Image: <\/a>\n
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\n 6<\/span>\n Jul<\/span>\n 2025<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Queer Vision Shorts Showcase & Mixer<\/a><\/h3>\n

Join us on Sun 6 July at 14:30 for Queer Vision\u2019s South West Shorts, followed by a mixer for LGBTQIA+ filmmakers in Watershed\u2019s Cafe & Bar. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"Several <\/a>\n
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\n 20<\/span>\n Jun<\/span>\n 2025<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Several Samurai<\/a><\/h3>\n

Throughout June and July at Watershed, explore several Samurai-featuring works from Akira Kurosawa, co-curated by our Film Club host Jojo Myers-Insole!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n 15<\/span>\n Mar<\/span>\n 2025<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Inside Screen 2025<\/a><\/h3>\n

Inside Screen is an all-day event for people aged 16-25 looking to build their networks and pick up insights to help them navigate the screen industries, whether that\u2019s TV, film or immersive works.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"\" <\/a>\n
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\n 10<\/span>\n Mar<\/span>\n 2025<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Looking Back to Move Forward: Using Archive Film to Develop Your Practice<\/a><\/h3>\n

Sign up now for this free online Lab to learn from experts in the archive space about how to use archive film to develop your practice!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n 1<\/span>\n Mar<\/span>\n 2025<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Future Film Festival at Watershed<\/a><\/h3>\n

Calling all aspiring and emerging filmmakers aged 16-25 \u2013 if you\u2019re looking to watch short films, meet other filmmakers, grow your creative network and get inspired \u2013 The BFI Future Film Festival is for you.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"\" <\/a>\n
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\n 9<\/span>\n Dec<\/span>\n 2024<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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December Lab: Creative Post Production On A Budget<\/a><\/h3>\n

Join us for December Lab, where we’ll show you how to get creative with post-production without breaking the bank!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"Still <\/a>\n
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\n 6<\/span>\n Nov<\/span>\n 2024<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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BFI Film Academy South-West presents: Art of Action Day<\/a><\/h3>\n

Film screening with Q&A followed by a masterclass aimed at 16-24 year olds dedicated to celebrating action filmmaking, with a focus on women in action film and British talent.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"\" <\/a>\n
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\n 14<\/span>\n May<\/span>\n 2024<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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May Lab: Why Good People Make Bad Character, Creating Characters for Drama<\/a><\/h3>\n

Our first Lab of the 2024\/25 season will help you understand the intricate art of character creation.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"\" <\/a>\n
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\n 16<\/span>\n Mar<\/span>\n 2024<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Inside Screen 2024<\/a><\/h3>\n

If you’re aged 16 – 25 and are looking to build your networks and gain tips and insights to help you navigate the screen industries – whether that\u2019s TV, film or immersive – Inside Screen is for you.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"\" <\/a>\n
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\n 17<\/span>\n Feb<\/span>\n 2024<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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BFI Future Film Festival: South West Selects<\/a><\/h3>\n

Calling all aspiring and emerging filmmakers aged 16-25, if you’re looking to meet other filmmakers, grow your creative network and get inspired – this is the event for you.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"\" <\/a>\n
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\n 11<\/span>\n Dec<\/span>\n 2023<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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December Lab: Building Your Portfolio<\/a><\/h3>\n

This BFI Film Academy Lab discusses building your portfolio.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n 1<\/span>\n Dec<\/span>\n 2023<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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‘Color By Technicolor’<\/a><\/h3>\n

BFI Film Academy SW present ‘Color By Technicolor’ season with a discount code.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"\" <\/a>\n
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\n 20<\/span>\n Nov<\/span>\n 2023<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Developing Stories for Different Formats<\/a><\/h3>\n

The next BFI Film Academy Lab of the 2023\/24 season will be looking to a world beyond traditional cinema and into XR filmmaking<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"\" <\/a>\n
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\n 3<\/span>\n Nov<\/span>\n 2023<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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How To Have Sex<\/a><\/h3>\n

BFI Film Academy Recommends presents How To Have Sex, screening across south west cinemas on selected dates in November.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"\" <\/a>\n
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\n 27<\/span>\n Oct<\/span>\n 2023<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Funding the Short Film<\/a><\/h3>\n

In this session we explored the various funding opportunities available through the BFI NETWORK, a renowned organisation supporting emerging talent in the film industry.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"\" <\/a>\n
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\n 27<\/span>\n Oct<\/span>\n 2023<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Creative Powerhouses: The Role of Producers in Film and TV<\/a><\/h3>\n

This BFI Film Academy Lab introduces you to the role of a producer. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"\" <\/a>\n
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\n 27<\/span>\n Oct<\/span>\n 2023<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Developing Your Project and Telling your Own Authentic Stories<\/a><\/h3>\n

This Lab session provided an honest insight into how to lead with your own ideas and voice as a director. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"\" <\/a>\n
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\n 27<\/span>\n Oct<\/span>\n 2023<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Going Freelance \/ Setting Up Your Production Company<\/a><\/h3>\n

This second BFI Film Academy Lab of the 2023\/24 season will give you a range of perspectives on the benefits, challenges and experience of being a freelancer in the screen industries and\/or running a production company.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"\" <\/a>\n
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\n 27<\/span>\n Oct<\/span>\n 2023<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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How to have Sex: ticket and Roundtable with Director<\/a><\/h3>\n

We are offering five 16 \u2013 25 year olds a free ticket to see How To Have Sex and access to an exclusive roundtable with writer-director Molly Manning Walker, on Thurs 2 November at 4pm. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"\" <\/a>\n
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\n 4<\/span>\n Oct<\/span>\n 2023<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Recommends LFF @ Watershed<\/a><\/h3>\n

The 67th BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express is brimming with the world\u2019s best new films, series and immersive storytelling \u2013 and everyone is invited!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"\" <\/a>\n
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\n 1<\/span>\n Aug<\/span>\n 2023<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Scrapper: Roundtable and Free Ticket<\/a><\/h3>\n

BFI NETWORK South West and BFI Academy Bristol are partnering to give 10 individuals a free ticket to Watershed\u2019s preview of Scrapper on Wed 16th August, featuring a pre-screening roundtable with director Charlotte Regan and a post-screening Q&A. There are 5 tickets available through BFI Academy. Please RSVP by emailing film.academy@watershed.co.uk. Tickets will be allocated… Continue reading Scrapper: Roundtable and Free Ticket<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"\" <\/a>\n
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\n 26<\/span>\n Jul<\/span>\n 2023<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Recommends: Cinema Rediscovered<\/a><\/h3>\n

Cinema Rediscovered \u2013 the UK\u2019s leading festival of classic cinema \u2013 returns to venues in and around Bristol: UNESCO City of Film from Wed 26 – Sun 30 July. Get discounts through BFI ACADEMY PLUS.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"\" <\/a>\n
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\n 15<\/span>\n May<\/span>\n 2023<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Career Planning for Screen Industries<\/a><\/h3>\n

If you’re interested in a career in the screen industries but don’t know where to begin, this masterclass can be your first step.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"\" <\/a>\n
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\n 22<\/span>\n Nov<\/span>\n 2022<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Recommends: All is Vanity<\/a><\/h3>\n

Get an exclusive 50% discount on tickets to a screening of this genre-bending comedy which will be followed by a Q&A with writer\/director Marcos Mereles.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"\" <\/a>\n
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\n 8<\/span>\n Nov<\/span>\n 2022<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Recommends: The Fence<\/a><\/h3>\n

Don’t miss your chance to win 2 tickets to see The Fence, Bristol’s first indie film since 1962 with a huge range of local talent. Plus the director Will Stone will be taking part in a Q&A after the screening.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"\" <\/a>\n
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\n 7<\/span>\n Nov<\/span>\n 2022<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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How to Create a Production Budget for your Short Film<\/a><\/h3>\n

The November Lab from the BFI Film Academy team will explore how to calculate and stick to a realistic budget while filming your short.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"\" <\/a>\n
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\n 30<\/span>\n Sep<\/span>\n 2022<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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SCENE at Wellington Film Festival<\/a><\/h3>\n

The first screening of our SCENE programme will be taking place at the end of September in Wellington, Somerset as part of Wellington Film Festival.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"\" <\/a>\n
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\n 26<\/span>\n Sep<\/span>\n 2022<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Getting your Film into Film Festivals<\/a><\/h3>\n

Together with Encounters Film Festival, we dive into how festivals work, how to find the right one for your film and what programmers look for.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"\" <\/a>\n
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\n 8<\/span>\n Sep<\/span>\n 2022<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Recommends: London Film Festival Previews<\/a><\/h3>\n

We’re giving you a chance to win free tickets to preview screenings for some of the hottest films of the year!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"\" <\/a>\n
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\n 8<\/span>\n Aug<\/span>\n 2022<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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How to Incorporate Action Sequences into Short Films<\/a><\/h3>\n

The BFI Film Academy August Lab will explore how to plan for and incorporate dynamic action sequences into short films.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"\" <\/a>\n
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\n 27<\/span>\n Jul<\/span>\n 2022<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Why Film Festivals are important for your filmmaking career<\/a><\/h3>\n

Jo in the BFI Film Academy team for a dive into the importance of film festivals for young filmmakers.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"\" <\/a>\n
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\n 19<\/span>\n Jul<\/span>\n 2022<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Getting Commissioned: Katie Metcalfe in Conversation with Qezz Gill<\/a><\/h3>\n

In this conversation, we’ll hear about Katie Metcalfe’s experience of commissioning and what making commissioned video content involves.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"\" <\/a>\n
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\n 6<\/span>\n Jun<\/span>\n 2022<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Understanding the importance of Genre for Your Short Film<\/a><\/h3>\n

Following on from their May Lab, the BFI Film Academy will focus on the importance of genre for short films in this session<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n 9<\/span>\n May<\/span>\n 2022<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Developing your Idea into a Winning Short Film Script<\/a><\/h3>\n

BFI Film Academy’s first Lab of the 2022\/23 season will explore how to develop and structure your idea into a short film script, in conversation with the award-winning screenwriter and director,\u00a0Sarah Clift.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"\" <\/a>\n
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\n 1<\/span>\n Feb<\/span>\n 2022<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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On Producing: Emma Grazette in conversation with Oona Chanfi<\/a><\/h3>\n

At this LABS event we\u2019ll unpack what the role of the producer on a film involves and hear Emma Grazette\u2019s tips on how to get started working as a producer.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"\" <\/a>\n
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\n 10<\/span>\n Jan<\/span>\n 2022<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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What Comes After the Festival Circuit?<\/a><\/h3>\n

Your short film has finally screened at a festival. But what happens now that the party\u2019s over?<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"\" <\/a>\n
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\n 13<\/span>\n Dec<\/span>\n 2021<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Presenting Yourself as a Screen Creative<\/a><\/h3>\n

In this online world, image is everything. The ways that you present yourself and your work as a screen professional can make or break your success in the industry. But how do you make sure that you\u2019re putting out the right signals?<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"\" <\/a>\n
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\n 29<\/span>\n Nov<\/span>\n 2021<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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On Directing: Sophie Littman in conversation with Grace Morgan<\/a><\/h3>\n

the director is the important person on set and we were joined by Sophie Littman, to discuss what the job is like.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"\" <\/a>\n
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\n 8<\/span>\n Nov<\/span>\n 2021<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Leader of the pack: Running a set as a director<\/a><\/h3>\n

The BFI Film Academy team were joined by Dan Attias, director of episodes of classic TV shows including The Sopranos, The Wire, Lost, True Detective, and more for a masterclass<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"\" <\/a>\n
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\n 21<\/span>\n Oct<\/span>\n 2021<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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On Screenwriting: Zia Holloway in conversation with Yero Timi-Biu<\/a><\/h3>\n

Join us for our Labs event to hear from TV screenwriter Zia Holloway as she talks to Yero Timi-Biu, award-winning short film and TV writer, about all things writing.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"\" <\/a>\n
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\n 30<\/span>\n Sep<\/span>\n 2021<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Film Academy at Encounters 2021<\/a><\/h3>\n

We speak to some of the filmmakers included in the UK Student Award programme at Encounters Film Festival 2021.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"\" <\/a>\n
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\n 26<\/span>\n Sep<\/span>\n 2021<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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The History of the Zombie on Screen and its Haitian Vodou Roots<\/a><\/h3>\n

Join Bristol-based filmmaker Elias Williams for a screening of his latest short, followed by a discussion on the zombie and its Haitian roots.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n 23<\/span>\n Sep<\/span>\n 2021<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Break Into Film: Find Your Route into the Screen Industries in the South West<\/a><\/h3>\n

Our first South West LABS session will explore the routes and opportunities into the Film & TV industry in the region for everyone.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"\" <\/a>\n
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\n 6<\/span>\n Sep<\/span>\n 2021<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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The Future is Now: Shooting a Short Film in 2021<\/a><\/h3>\n

The panel of industry experts explained what an ideal set looks like in 2021, how to make certain you\u2019re following best practices, and more.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"\" <\/a>\n
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\n 10<\/span>\n Jul<\/span>\n 2021<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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Right on the money: Funding your short film<\/a><\/h3>\n

You\u2019ve got the creative vision sorted for your short film, now you\u2019re faced with finding the money, but where do you start?<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"From <\/a>\n
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\n 12<\/span>\n Jun<\/span>\n 2021<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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From dream to reality: Bringing your short film ideas to life<\/a><\/h3>\n

You\u2019ve got an idea that you think might make a great short film, but what are the next steps?<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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\n \"BFI\n <\/header>\n \n \"\" <\/a>\n
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\n 8<\/span>\n May<\/span>\n 2021<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
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The Beginner\u2019s Guide to the UK Film Industry<\/a><\/h3>\n

The UK film industry is a complex, but once you understand how all the parts fit together, it\u2019s an incredibly rewarding industry to work in. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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