Completely free to attend, the BFI Film Academy Camera and Lighting training course is a 10-day residential programme based in Lincoln. The course gives participants hands-on experience with professional camera and lighting equipment while learning from industry experts and developing an understanding of career pathways in film and television.
What you’ll do on the course
- take part in hands-on studio shoots using industry-standard cinema cameras and lighting equipment, gaining practical experience in a professional production environment
- learn the fundamentals of camera and lighting, including exposure, lenses, composition and how to shape light to create mood and atmosphere on screen
- rotate through a variety of crew roles on set, developing an understanding of how different departments work together during production
- hear directly from working professionals across the camera and lighting departments, including a gaffer, focus puller, DIT and cinematographer
- explore the creative and technical decisions involved in capturing images for film and television
- discover how sustainable cinematography practices can help reduce a production’s environmental impact, from equipment choices to on-set workflows
- gain insight into how camera and lighting departments operate on professional productions and the skills employers look for
- receive practical careers advice and guidance on taking the next steps towards a career in the screen industries
- become part of the BFI Film Academy Alumni network and access exclusive opportunities, advice and professional development beyond the course
Course details
| Delivered by | University of Lincoln |
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| Course dates | 7 to 16 July 2027 |
| Number of days | 10 |
| Location | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Number of places | 30 |
| Booking details and contact | Apply via University of Lincoln or email [email protected] |
| Applications open | 8 February 2027 |
| Applications close | 21 March 2027 |