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BFI Film Academy

A teenage girl with glasses and a bob sits drawing at a desk in an arts studio. To the left of the image we see she is being filmed by two female filmmakers, holding a sound boom and another young person in charge of a camera.

Calling Young Filmmakers!

Do you love watching or making films?

  • Will you be 16-19 years old by 26th October 2025 or 20-25years old with an EHCP?

  • Would you like to shoot and star in your own film?

Our BFI Film Academy Short Course starts in October 2025!

Open to all with a special focus on creating a supportive and inclusive environment for disabled and neuro-divergent young people.

  • We have 12 FREE places available!

  • No experience is necessary!

  • Learn how to use a camera, record sound, film on location, edit and create a music soundtrack.

  • Work as a team to create your very own short film

  • Travel and Access bursaries are also available

    Please note: if you have taken part in our BFI Film Academy before, you are not eligible to apply to take part in this Film Academy.

APPY NOW!

To apply for a place you must attend a Taster & Application session.

  • Taster and Application sessions are FREE fun, hands-on workshops

  • They take place on Saturday 11th October 2025

  • There are 2 sessions available

  • Sessions last 2hrs and 15min

  • You only need to attend ONE!

  • All sessions take place in Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne.

BFI Film Academy - Our Films!

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