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.
BFI Film Academy Specialist Course: Documentary
Learn how to make a documentary film. Applications are open – deadline 4 December 2023.
See course detailsBFI Film Academy Animation Specialist Course: Stop-Frame Animation
Team up with other budding animators to create your own stop-frame animations. Applications are open – deadline 4 December 2023.
See course detailsBFI Film Academy – Craft Skills (England)
Choose a specialism such as screenwriting, cinematography, production design, sound, directing or editing and use industry-standard equipment to make a short film. Applications are open – deadline 14 January 2024.
See course detailsBFI Film Academy Specialist Course: Art Department
Find out what it takes to be part of a professional art department in film and high-end TV drama. Applications are open – deadline 4 December 2023.
See course detailsBFI Film Academy Specialist Course: Animation and VFX
Learn how to make an animated film or visual effects (VFX) sequence. Applications are open – deadline 4 December 2023.
See course detailsBFI Film Academy Specialist Course: Film Programming and Audience Development
Learn about film programming, marketing and distribution. Applications will open in 2024.
See course detailsBFI Film Academy – Craft Skills (Scotland)
Develop your skills and knowledge in the filmmaking crafts of screenwriting, cinematography, sound, directing, production and editing. Applications will open in 2024.
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