BFI Film Academy shorts now on BFI Player

The Wondrous World of Work (2014)

• Watch the BFI Film Academy shorts on BFI Player

Every year, 66 of the most talented filmmakers aged 16-19 attend the BFI Film Academy residential programme, where they work with leading industry professionals.

Each student specialises in a particular craft, such as editing, cinematography or sound, and together they produce films showcasing their skills. Each film is acquired for the BFI National Archive.

These graduate films offer a taste of some of the great work being made by young filmmakers across the UK.

The 12 graduate films are now available to watch on BFI Player for free.

Here are three of the best to get you started.

Applications for the BFI Film Academy – UK Network Programme are open now. Applications for the BFI Film Academy residential programmes will open soon.

White Rose (2014)

Director Flora Christian

Teach Me (2013)

Director Raabia Hussain

Bus Stop (2014)

Director Louise Dunk

The BFI Film Academy residential programme – craft skills is delivered by the National Film and Television School (NFTS).