BFI Film Academy Specialist courses

BFI Film Academy Specialist courses are now open for application – apply now for summer 2021.

Designed to develop more specialist filmmaking skills, this year our Specialist courses will be delivered as an intensive week or over a set number of weekends. You’ll work closely with leading industry professionals who will give you a unique insight into the filmmaking business and guide you along the way.

Specialist courses are a great, one-off opportunity to help you into the film industry.

Specialist courses

BFI Film Academy – Craft Skills courses

Intensive courses delivered by NFTS and Screen Education Edinburgh, focusing on a specific craft skill: producing, production design, directing, cinematography, sound, editing and scriptwriting.

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BFI Film Academy Specialist course: screenwriting

Learn how to be a successful screenwriter – applications now open.

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BFI Film Academy Specialist course: film programming and audience development

Gain practical experience of film exhibition and distribution – applications now open.

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BFI Film Academy Specialist course: documentary

Learn how to make a documentary film – applications open autumn 2021.

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BFI Film Academy Animation Specialist course: Stop-motion production

Learn stop-motion animation techniques – applications open autumn 2021.