The bfi film academy contributes to a core aim of the bfi s 2022 strategy which aims to provide everyone with the opportunity to build a lifelong relationship with film, to create clear progression paths for talented young people and to ensure that film is celebrated and explored in formal education. Bfi film academy bristol developing the next generation of film. In 2000, the independent on sunday s list of five of the best indie cinemas put the watershed at the top, citing its wideranging, international programme. Bfi film academy alumni programme in partnership with bafta. Open to young people from anywhere in the uk and from any background, the bfi film academy offers a real chance for talented 1619yearolds to be part of our future film industry. Thats when i found out about the bfi film academy bristol. The bfi film academy provides opportunities for talented and committed young people between the ages of 1619 to develop new skills and build a career in the film. Sep 11, 2015 apply now for the bfi film academy bristol documentary strand at watershed deadline. Bfi film academy rife magazine watershed arts centre ive been working for the watershed as a mentor on their bfi documentary course for young people. Skills development bristol cultural education partnership. The organisation, in partnership with leeds young film, has delivered the bfi film academy for the last 6 years and will soon be recruiting for the 201819 cohort.
Bfi film academy bristol promo film by rife magazine. I was very happy to be accepted onto a bfi film academy course at watershed media centre, on the basis that i impressed the interview panel with by my positivity and. In 2000, the independent on sundays list of five of the best indie cinemas put the watershed at the. Join us for this special showcase of films made by the latest participants of the bfi film academy in bristol and bfi animation residential. No matter your background, qualifiactions or experience, this is your chance to get an insiders perspective on what its like to work in film from writing scripts to getting films to the cinema screen. Bristol film upskilling may 9, 2019 louis joseph proud to be. We worked with bafta actors on a three day shoot, and the final film was very well received including screenings at electric december and four river film festival in. The film and television industry in the uk is thriving but a skills shortage and lack of diversity within the sector threaten to undermine its future.
Dont miss this fantastic, opportunity to get experience, gain skills and connect with other young creatives interested in film. Great opportunity to apply for the bfi film academy and kick start your movie making career. Bfi film academy run a number of specialist courses that take place throughout the year. Applications for bfi film academy bristol 2019 courses are. Bfi film academy bristol is a handson course based at watershed and bristol old vic theatre school. You will get handson filmmaking experience with industry standard kit which will help you to develop practical knowledge and skills. My second year is when i will be doing film and i cant wait. How the bfi film academy bristol is helping women get into the film. Applications for bfi film academy bristol are open rife. The british film institute bfi is a film and charitable organisation which promotes and preserves filmmaking and television in the united kingdom. Applications for the bfi film academy animation specialist residential programme are now closed.
Louis reflects on his time at bfi film academy making his first film as part of a crew and bringing. Bfi film academy is a 7 day programme, where participants aged 16 19 years will get the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of filmmaking through a series of workshops and masterclasses, in which they will get the chance to learn from, and work with, leading industry professionals through our bfi film academy programme. The bfi uses lottery funds to encourage film production, distribution, and education. Applications for the 201920 academy at watershed and bristol old vic theatre school have now closed. Its supported by the british film institute, who want the work they fund and the films they promote to be 50% femaleled and 20% led by people who belong to an underrepresented ethnic group. Sarah belfield film education bfi film academy bristol. Vfx and computer animation film and video workshop london 1 week.
No qualifications, skills or experience in film are necessary, just enthusiasm and creative ideas. The course covers all aspects of making a film storyboarding, shooting, editing and showcasing the work on the big screen. What you will get handson filmmaking experience by making a short documentary film with mentoring from professionals. Mentors in 2019 included producer dan winch a very english scandal, quiz, production designer laura ellis cricks beast, urban. Perhaps it sounds a bit irrational, but sometimes you get a vibe and you just know. None of these things you could link directly to doing the bfi film academy but its all connected somehow, because of somebody i met, or something i heard about. Apply for the bfi film academy bristol apply now for the bfi film academy bristol and make films at watershed or bristol old vic theatre school. You too might be thinking about working with nonprofessional actors family, pets, flatmates. Bovts gave me all the tools i needed to prepare for a career as an actor.
If you are more interested in drama and fiction, then please look at the bfi film academy delivered by the bristol old vic theatre and television school. Cts delivers the animation camp for the bfis film academy programme, the national scheme for 1619 year olds, creating opportunities for young people to develop short films with industry professionals. If youre 1625 and interested in film, or wanting to explore a career in film, we have a range of opportunities, workshops. Film has the power to change lives and even save them. Oct 15, 2018 the bfi film academy bristol is for you. Other residentials this course is part of bfi film academy, a national talent programme supported by the department for education and the national lottery.
The bfi film academy runs evenings and some weekends at christchurch studios the bristol old vic. The academy courses offer the chance to make your own films, learn from filmmaking professionals and grow your creative network. A short film made by students at the bfi film academy bristol. If youre 1625 and interested in film, or wanting to explore a career in film, we have a range of opportunities, workshops, courses and more. The bfi film academy bristol is now open for applications. Bfi film academy alumni programme in partnership with bafta since 20, bafta has provided alumni of the bfi film academy programme tailormade access to industry professionals through online masterclasses, career surgeries across the uk, and onetoone mentoring. Sep, 2019 the bfi film academy bristol is now open for applications. Applications for the bfi film academy craft skills course are now closed. It is sponsored by the department of digital, culture, media and sport. Apr 01, 2019 it was an intense sixday master class course.
Now im studying at the bristol old vic theatre for a degree in production arts all things film and theatre tech. Bfi film academy rife magazine watershed arts centre. Rife magazine is an online magazine that supports young people to have their voices heard. Watershed hosts and delivers bfi film academy bristol. The film has won best film at up to 21 2014 international film festival warsaw. Jane was the coordinator for the first bfi film academy bristol at watershed in 20.
An inclusive industry led talent development initiative. Watershed and bristol old vic theatre school bfi film academy bristol. The bfi film academy contributes to a core aim of the bfis 2022 strategy which aims to provide everyone with the opportunity to build a lifelong relationship with film, to create clear progression paths for talented young people and to ensure that film is celebrated and explored in formal education. Bristol s youthled online platform, rife is widespread, universal, full of life. The bfi film academy offers 1619 yearolds from anywhere in the uk a unique chance to get involved in filmmaking. The winner of best film at the 2019 bfi london film festival is a hallucinogenic, intoxicating thriller about child soldiers. Apply for the bfi film academy bristol no matter what you background, qualifications or experience this is your chance to be part of the film industry bursaries avail. No surprise, then, that moving images have played an important role in one of the worlds greatest public health services. You can apply now for the bfi film academy bristol. The academy offers the chance to make your own films, learn from filmmaking professionals and grow your creative network. The bfi film academy short courses aim to help train and inspire the next generation of uk filmmakers, supporting talented and committed young people aged 1619 to develop the commercial and cultural knowledge and skills to help make a career in film a reality. The nfts is looking for talented filmmakers aged 1619 years old to join our bfi film academy craft residential.
Bfi film academy bristol developing the next generation of. The bfi utilises lottery funds to encourage film production, distribution, and education. Bristol old vic theatre school 1 3 downside road clifton, bristol, bs8 2xf. Sep 19, 2017 apply for bfi film academy bristol if you are 1619 and wanna make films. Then the bfi film academy uk network programme is for you. This was provided by the bfi academy whose aim is to provide opportunities for talented and committed young people between the ages of 1619 to develop new skills and build a career in the film industry, no matter where they live or what their background. Without proper storage conditions, however, fragile and unstable nitrate and acetate film risked being lost forever.
To help develop the next generation of british film industry talent the lead body for film in the uk, the british film institute bfi, in partnership with bafta, pinewood studios and the department for education are now offering young people aged 16 to 19 years industry based training and work experience through the national bfi film academy network. We look back over bongs career, peruse his parasite storyboards, and put his money on 20 upcoming filmmakers. Why you should apply for the bfi film academy 2018 rife. When applying there are two options the watershed course that specialises in documentary and event management and the bristol old vic course that specialises in live action dramas etc and animation.
We identify, support and network the talent of tomorrow, encouraging their creativity, ability and curiosity as artists and audiences. Joanne ball filmmaker video artist facilitator menu. Back for the 7th year now and building on the impressive success of past graduates. Bfi film academy bristol, a handson course based at watershed and bristol old vic theatre school, is keen to change that. Applications are now open to the bfi film academy bristol. In line with the latest covid19 advice from the government and public health england, applications. A 2002 poll for the guardian rated the watershed as britains fifthmost popular independent cinema. This course will cover everything from pitching ideas. You can explore your own creativity and passions in a supportive continue reading applications for bfi film academy bristol 2019 courses are now open. Bfi animation camp 2019 bristol school of animation.
How bfi film academy bristol helped these three women get. My group made a doc about wether its really useful to learn algebra and challenging the school curriculum. No matter your background, qualifications or experience, this is your chance to. Open to anyone aged 16 19 who is passionate about film. Take a look at the uk network page for more information and films. Bfi documentary residential film participant at ctvc ltd bristol, united kingdom 2 connections. Watershed and bristol old vic theatre school bfi film. No matter what you background, qualifications or experience this is your chance to be part of the film industry. Watershed and bristol old vic theatre school bfi film academy bristol this will be the sixth year that watershed and bristol old vic theatre school have offered these highly successful, dofefunded, handson practical filmmaking courses. Apply for bfi film academy bristol if you are 1619 and wanna make films. This will be the sixth year that watershed and bristol old vic theatre school have offered these highly successful, dofefunded, handson practical filmmaking courses.
Applications for the bfi film academy animation specialist residential. Documentary making at watershed and drama filmmaking at bristol old vic theatre schools film and tv studio. Bfi film academy bristol developing the next generation. No experience or qualifications are necessary just an interest in film and creative ideas. Southmead youth centre greystoke avenue, bs10 6as bristol, united kingdom rated 4. Beta filmworks provides film and filmmaking training across leeds, yorkshire and the humber.
This is a highlevel national talent development project for 1619 year olds. It is sponsored by the department for digital, culture, media and sport. Courses run one evening per week and some weekends, in. Bfi film academy the bfi film academy at bristol old vic theatre school running from 25th november 2017 22nd march 2018 you can apply for bfi film academy bristol 201718 at the bfi film academy website until 23rd october. As soon as i visited the school, i fell in love with the place. The bfi film academy bristol is aimed at 1619 year olds.
Weekly evening sessions and some weekends from december 2019 march 2020. Take part in bfi film academy bfi film academy bristol. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to participate in bristol s cultural and creative life. Apply now for the bfi film academy bristol documentary strand at watershed deadline. She has a background in visual arts as a production manager working on artists film and video projects as a freelancer and at the now closed picture this. Apply now for the bfi film academy bristol documentary strand at watershed. Talented and ambitious 1619 year olds have been working with watershed, bristol old vic theatre school, calling the shots and university of the west of england to learn about what its like to work in the film industry. Apply for the bfi film academy bristol theatre bristol.
Participants make documentaries for rife magazine at watershed and a drama with elements of animation at bristol old vic theatre school. No qualifications necessary just commitment and ideas. The academy offers the chance to make your own films, learn from filmmaking professionals and. The bfi film academy courses at watershed and bristol old vic theatre school are part of a network of 48 academies all over the uk run by the british film institute to help get talented young. Bfi film academy bristol the academy courses offer the chance to make your own films, learn from filmmaking professionals and grow your creative network. Applications for bfi film academy bristol 2019 courses are now open. The bfi film academy identifies and nurtures young talent to help the sector continue to thrive. Bfi film academy bristol fab provides an evening and weekend film course for up to 40 1619 yearolds, aiming to train and guide future filmmakers in the south west. Why you should be applying for the bfi film academy bristol.
1379 783 621 1277 586 1258 731 1273 535 1452 264 89 394 1183 1092 742 227 89 1108 813 394 1191 456 683 520 141 1393 1007 1040 382 625