BFI Film Academy is a free, UK-wide training programme for 16-25 year olds looking to start a career in the film and TV industry.
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Want to work in film and TV but not sure where to start?
A brand-new BFI Film Academy Hub has launched near you today. Find out more: theb.fi/4zp4wwU
Supported by @DCMS and @LottoGoodCauses.
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Following his recent BFI Fellowship, Mexican director Guillermo del Toro gave a masterclass to young creatives from the BFI Film Academy, exploring the craft behind his dark fairytales and how human hands are vital to great art. theb.fi/4fgqCdp
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Huge congratulations to Ryan Coogler who has won Best Original Screenplay for Sinners!
We were thrilled to welcome him last year for a BFI Film Academy Masterclass, offering insights into his career for young creatives.
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Huge congratulations to Autumn Durald Arkapaw on her Best Cinematography win for Sinners!
We were delighted to hear from Arkapaw about her career journey and process at our recent BFI Film Academy Masterclass.
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We were thrilled to host a BFI Film Academy Masterclass with BAFTA & Oscar nominated cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw for BFI Film Academy students & alumni earlier this month! 🎬
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Read more from BFI Film Academy alum Ivie Uzebu who attended the event: theb.fi/40hO1SS
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BAFTA and Oscar® nominated cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw's advice for young people ⭐
Watch the full BFI Film Academy Masterclass on our YouTube channel: theb.fi/4bXjDo9
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Are you aged 16-19 and interested in the art and craft of cinematography? Do you want to learn about how to light a scene and film it? Then don't miss this chance to apply now for the free BFI Film Academy Camera & Lighting Specialist Course taking place this April!
Applications close on 28 Feb.
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Very good and very important films. Cinema Expanded: The Films of Frederick Wiseman is released by @BFI on January 26th. @cerealburrito @MrGlinis hmv.com/store/film-tv/blu-ra…
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We were thrilled to host a BFI Film Academy Masterclass with director Ryan Coogler for BFI Film Academy students & alumni earlier this month! 🎬
@WarnerBrosUK #SinnersMovie
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Read more from BFI Film Academy alum Aminah Alhamdu who attended the event.
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Aged 16-19? Curious about film programming, curation or distribution?
Last chance to apply for the BFI Film Academy Film Programming Specialist Course, applications close on Mon 30 Jun 🎥
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Applications for the 2025/2026 BFI Film Academy Film Programming Specialist Course are now open. Are you aged 16 19? Want to take your first step towards a career in film? Join this free, weeklong residential course at @showroomcinema
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Future Film Festival is evolving!
Set to launch in January 2026 at BFI Southbank and on BFI Player, our new year-round programme will replace the yearly weekend festival.
Find out more on our website, and for regular updates, sign up for the BFI Southbank newsletter.
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Are you the planner in your friendship group? Love solving problems?
Kick start your career in the screen industries with our free Production Management course, open to 16-to-19-year-olds 🎬
Find out more on our website - applications close Mon 23 Jun: theb.fi/3YL1ti6
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BFI Film Academy Recommends: High Noon (dir. Fred Zinnemann 1952)
'This slow-burn Western unravels like a fearful journey across a desert with no water. Gary Cooper triumphs as Marshall Will Kane, the loneliest newlywed in New Mexico, who’s out to carve his legacy on a small town’s porch. Cloaked in the fabric of the ideal gentleman, he attempts to restore integrity in the town. High Noon emphasises the power of fear and how a community can turn its back on honour with a faint promise of something new.' - Young Programmer, Osian Andrew
Catch High Noon at the BFI Southbank on from Thu 5 June! Tickets on sale now.
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Ragini Bhasin's advice to upcoming filmmakers from BFI Flare
Watch our full SCENE interview with Ragini here: youtube.com/watch?v=yFWTmqIU…
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Join us for our first-ever BFI Film Academy Recommends event! Screening 7 short films chosen by our #YouthBoard from the BFI NETWORK South East slate.
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On behalf of @YoungFilmNetworkSE w/ support from @BFIFilmacademy awarding #NationalLottery funding.
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Want industry advice from the editor, composer and sound designer behind Hot Milk (starring Emma Mackey and Vicky Krieps)? Our Film Academy Day event at BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival 2025 is for you!
This event will be followed by free networking drinks for all attendees.
Get tickets for £6: theb.fi/3Fx6W54
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