BFI Film Academy - Short CoursesScreen skills courses for young people aged 16 to 19


Key information2023 applications closed
2023 applications closed
What's involvedLearn from industry experts
Make your own short film
Learn from industry experts
Make your own short film
Practical courses for aspiring filmmakers in the North of England.
BFI Film Academy Short Courses train and inspire aspiring filmmakers aged 16-19. Over the course of several weeks, participants learn about the film industry, hear from expert mentors and get the chance to create their own short film from start to finish.
Short Courses are available across the North of England, and are delivered by leading arts organisations who can help you break into the film industry.
Applications for the 2023 round of Short Courses are now closed. You can find your nearest Short Course provider in the list below. Get in touch with them, or follow their channels, to find out when 2024 applications open.
- Barrow-in-Furness - Signal Film and Media
- Bradford - Leeds Young Film
- Chester - Reel Solutions
- Crook - Jack Drum Arts
- Hull - CTVC
- Leeds - Leeds Young Film
- Liverpool - Edge Hill University
- Manchester - HOME
- Newcastle upon Tyne - Beacon Films
- Redcar - Jack Drum Arts
- Sheffield - Showroom Cinema
- Whitley Bay - Act 2 Cam