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 Specialist course: documentary
Learn how to make a documentary film – applications are now open.
See course detailsBFI Film Academy Animation Specialist course: Stop-motion production
Aged 16 to 19 and interested in stop-motion animation? Applications are now open.
See course detailsBFI Film Academy Specialist course: animation and VFX
Learn how to make an animated film or VFX sequence – applications are now open.
See course detailsBFI 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 – applications now open.
See course detailsBFI Film Academy Specialist course: art department
Aged 16 to 19 and interested in the art department in film or TV drama? Applications are now open.
See course detailsBFI Film Academy Specialist course: film programming and audience development
Gain practical experience of film exhibition and distribution – applications are now closed.
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