BFI Film Academy Specialist courses

BFI Film Academy Specialist courses are now open for application!

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: documentary

Learn how to make a documentary film.

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BFI Film Academy Animation Specialist course: Stop-motion production

Learn stop-motion animation techniques.

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BFI Film Academy Specialist course: animation and VFX

Learn how to make an animated film or VFX sequence.

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BFI Film Academy Specialist course: screenwriting

Learn how to be a successful screenwriter.