BFI Film Academy Showcase

Join us for this special showcase of films made by the latest participants of the BFI Film Academy in Bristol and BFI Animation residential. Talented and ambitious 16-19 year olds have been working with Watershed, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, Calling the Shots and University of the West of England to learn about what it's like to work in the film industry. Alongside mentoring from professionals, the group have had the opportunity to get hands on with all aspects of the industry, from pitching film ideas to programming live cinema events, from storyboarding to being on set. This event - organised by course participants - is an exciting opportunity to see their work and hear from the group about their experiences.

The film lineup from the three participating BFI Film Academy groups includes:

Watershed

Four short docs exploring everything from house boat living to hip-hop stereotypes, horse riding to hacking made for Rife Magazine, Bristol’s youth-led online platform.

• Perceptions of Hip-hop - Dir: Fin Malone, 1min 30s, UK
• Beyond the Impossible - Dir: Jade Stevens, 1min 30s, UK
• Hacker Tracker - Dir: Michael Pritchard, 1min 30s, UK
• Cheap and Charming: The Houseboat Lifestyle - Dir: Kerisha Stephenson, 1min 30s, UK
• Akira Night documentary - Dir: Shona Capener, 5mins, UK

Bristol Old Vic Theatre School

A short drama combining elements of live action and animation in a story about exam stress. For Faye the pressure is on, it’s the morning of her Math’s exam and failure is not an option. Her day starts badly, but will she make it through the exam?

• You May Begin - Dirs: Ademola Bello, Aisha Sanyang-Meek, Georgia Redman, Kyiah Ashton, UK
• You May Begin - Behind the scenes film – Dirs: Adbi Farah, William Malcome, UK

Calling the Shots

• Calling the Shots: Animation Camp - Dirs: Various, 3mins 44s, UK
• Five Projects: Rainy and Mack, Stargazer, The Jellywish, Face Up, Headstrong - Dirs: Various, 7mins 8s, UK

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