HOME are looking for 20 young filmmakers and film enthusiasts aged 16-19 to take part in our BFI Film Academy. Apply now to take part in this exciting opportunity to attend industry training sessions, make your own short film with professionals, connect with other filmmakers across the region and start your film journey.
During this project you will work with your fellow young filmmakers, and a range of industry professionals, as you make a short film from start to finish. You will have training sessions learning about screenwriting, producing, directing, camera and sound. You will put this into practice on the set of your short film before moving into post production.
You will also attend film screenings and industry sessions. You will learn about distribution, film theory, certification, film marketing and more.
Whether you are an avid filmmaker, have studied film or are just starting out with a passion to learn more, then this is the opportunity for you!
The Academy will cover:
- 11 practical filmmaking sessions
- Film screenings
- Industry sessions and networking
- 3 film theory sessions
- 3 sessions on the business of film including certification, programming and exhibition
- Career next step sessions
- Silver Arts Award qualification
The Film Academy takes place in person at HOME, MediaCityUK or a shooting location in Greater Manchester on the following dates:
2024
Tue 22 Oct 10:00 – 16:00
Wed 23 Oct 10:00 – 16:00
Thurs 24 Oct 10:00 – 16:00
Sat 2 Nov 10:00 – 16:00
Sat 9 Nov 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 10 Nov 10:00 – 17:00
Sat 16 Nov 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 17 Nov 10:00 – 17:00
Sat 23 Nov 10:00 – 15:00
Sat 7 Dec 10:00 – 15:00
2025
Sat 11 Jan 10:00 – 16:00
Sat 18 Jan 10:00 – 16:00
Sat 25 Jan 10:00 – 16:00
Thurs 6 Feb, 18:00 – 21:00
The Film Academy takes place online on the following dates:
2024
Wed 16 Oct 17:00 – 19:00
Wed 30 Oct 17:00 – 19:00
Wed 13 Nov 17:00 – 19:00
Wed 27 Nov 17:00 – 19:00
Wed 11 Nov 17:00 – 19:00
2025
Wed 8 Jan 17:00 – 19:00
Wed 15 Jan 17:00 – 19:00
Wed 22 Jan 17:00 – 19:00
Wed 29 Jan 17:00 – 19:00
Wed 5 Feb 17:00 – 19:00
The course is completely free to attend, with travel reimbursed and bursaries available for additional expenses. Participants must be 16 – 19, based in Manchester or Greater Manchester and you cannot apply if you are attending university.
