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. Bex also works supporting the bfi film academy at watershed. Applications for the 2019 bfi film academy are now closed. See shorts and features, showing the best from the bfi, national and regional archives including 120 years of britain on film. The bfi s film academy offers young people with an interest in film and filmmaking the chance to work alongside industry professionals, and is open to 1619yearolds from anywhere in the uk. You can apply now for the bfi film academy bristol. If you have any questions about the bfi film academy get in touch with bex at watershed on bex. It is sponsored by the department for digital, culture, media and sport. Due to the covid19 pandemic, we have made the difficult decision to cancel all bfi film academy events at the bfi southbank until july. Bfi film academy bristol developing the next generation of. We will be back up and running as soon as it becomes possible. Sep 18, 2018 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. Applicant information your contact details first name last name date of birth address 1 address 2 towncity post code telephone email schoolcollege if applicable the course.
Bfi film academy plymouth students will be given, in crews of 67, a short piece written by a local scriptwriter and be tasked with the creation of a short film with local actors sourced specifically for the academy films. Bfi film academy bristol promo film by rife magazine. Bfi film academy 201718 participant application form section 1. My darling one, you could not be more wonderful or dear to me. 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. Bfi film academy bristol bristol, united kingdom facebook. Barbican centre a place for this years students to blog about their filmmaking experiences. A 2002 poll for the guardian rated the watershed as britains fifthmost popular independent cinema. This course will cover everything from pitching ideas. Mark cosgrove, watershed cinema curator and film hub south west chair, said. 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. To keep updated with the bfi cornwall film academy and all of our other projects and events, sign up to our mailing list, or follow us on twitter or facebook. Regional partners include met film school, revolver, cornerhouse, bristol old vic theatre school, the watershed arts trust and reel solutions.
Live performance is a performance of a musical work. The nfts is looking for talented filmmakers aged 1619 years old to join our bfi film academy craft residential. The programme is designed to develop their practical filmmaking skills, build their peer and professional networks and give them confidence to take the next steps. 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. Working on films sets can be very dangerous and busy, but can also lead to various hazards and accidents which could lead to a crew. Apply for the bfi film academy bristol theatre bristol. Applications for the bfi film academy craft skills course are now closed. The bfi uses lottery funds to encourage film production, distribution, and education. Documentary making at watershed and drama filmmaking at bristol old vic theatre schools film and tv studio. These events are intended for teachers and students only. This will be the sixth year that watershed and bristol old vic theatre school have offered these highly successful, dofefunded, handson practical filmmaking courses. For more information about the bfi academy 2015, contact cornwall film festival office via email, or take a look at the academy website. Bfi film academy education events british film institute. Working with the engagement team and young people she supports rifes content creators to develop their creativity and digital skills, helping them tell their stories and find pathways into the creative industries.
What you will get handson filmmaking experience by making a documentary film with mentoring from professionals. Why you should be applying for the bfi film academy. In line with the latest covid19 advice from the government and public health england, applications. In 2000, the independent on sundays list of five of the best indie cinemas put the. What you will get handson filmmaking experience by making a short documentary film with mentoring from professionals. Bristols watershed expands partnership with bfis film.
Many of our filmmaking competitions and programmes are populated with entries received via the film academy, including winners of both the into film awards and our film of the month competition over the. Watershed and bristol old vic theatre school bfi film. Watershed four short docs exploring everything from house boat living to hiphop stereotypes, horse riding to hacking made for rife magazine, bristols youthled online platform. My group made a doc about wether its really useful to learn algebra and challenging the school curriculum.
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. However, please email or call the bfi education team with any general enquiries regarding these events. From scriptwriting to producing, directing to editing, youll gain all the skills you need to develop as a filmmaker and by the end of the course youll have made your own short film. Apply now for the bfi film academy bristol and make films at watershed or bristol old vic theatre school. Participants make documentaries for rife magazine at watershed and a drama with elements of animation at bristol old vic theatre school. The academy offers the chance to make your own films, learn from filmmaking professionals and. Designed to give opportunities for a career in film to underrepresented young people from all over the uk, the programme will have places for 30 new young people, the majority who are graduates from the bfi film. Courses run one evening per week and some weekends, in term time, december 2019 to april 2020. Scene is a quarterly event presented as part of the bfis film academy programme and provides a fantastic screening and networking opportunity for young filmmakers aged 1625 years old. Part of a uk network, the bfi film academy is an advanced programme for young people aged 1619. 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. Take part in bfi film academy 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. Bfi film academy run a number of specialist courses that take place throughout the year.
The bfi film academy craft residential delivered by the nfts has places for 77 young people aged 1619 making short films under the tuition of industry experts. 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. Bfi film academy bristol bovts watershed talent development our inclusive programmes reach out to people in the spaces where they are, developing their profile, skills, and confidence and providing stepping stones into the creative and cultural sector. A star wars story at bfi southbank, the bfi and lucasfilm announced the next round of the pioneering bfi film academy future skills programme. Bfi film academy bristol the academy courses offer the chance to make your own films, learn from filmmaking professionals and grow your creative network. The british film institute bfi is a film and charitable organisation which promotes and preserves filmmaking and television in the united kingdom. The bfi film academy bristol is aimed at 1619 year olds. An inclusive industry led talent development initiative. The bfi film academy courses offer training for every film industry role, from writing to production, sound design, editing and camera, and provides learning around film history and cinematic storytelling to inspire an appreciation of film culture in the round. No qualifications necessary just commitment and ideas. Apply now for the bfi film academy bristol and make films at watershed or. Once the academy at somerset film has finished you will get the opportunity to apply for exciting bfi residential programmes across the uk including the bfi film academy craft residential course with the national film and television school nfts in london.
We are excited to bring you free environmental films at the watershed center every first sunday of the month at 1 p. I deliver the bfi film academy bristol at bristol old vic theatre school film and tv department and at watershed pm studio, providing industry standard training for talented filmmakers aged. Take a look at some of the great short films made by previous participants at the bfi film academy on youtube. Why you should apply for the bfi film academy 2018 rife. However film s can also include other industry such as art which can incorporated. How the bfi film academy bristol is helping women get into the film. Three shorts will be produced during the academy by the 20 students involved, and these shorts will be screened not only as. Screenings include a variety of topics and film styles including documentaries and major motion pictures. The bfi film academy bristol is now open for applications. Skills development bristol cultural education partnership. Watershed hosts and delivers bfi film academy bristol. Sep 11, 2015 apply now for the bfi film academy bristol documentary strand at watershed deadline. Bfi film academy is a free development programme for 1619 year olds with a flair for filmmaking.
Courses last between one and two weeks and are designed to develop more specialist filmmaking skills. My life would always be sublime, if you would be my valentine. Oct 16, 2018 the bfi film academy is one of the best things you can do as a young person if you have an interest in film. Apply now for the bfi film academy bristol documentary strand at watershed deadline monday 3rd november 2014 no qualifications necessary just commitment and ideas.
Thats when i found out about the bfi film academy bristol. Apply now for the bfi film academy bristol documentary strand at watershed deadline. Bfi film academy alumni programme in partnership with bafta. Bfi film academy bfi southbank bfi british film institute. The national film and television school, beaconsfield. Bfi film academy offers a series of workshops and masterclasses from industry professionals. 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. At watershed, you will work as part of a small crew to create a short documentary film for rife magazine and put on inside film our annual youth film industry. Discover filmmaking opportunities with the bfi film academy.
Watershed is delighted to continue our partnership with bfi as film hub lead organisation for the south west, reaching out to audiences, communities and talent across the region. Open to anyone aged 16 19 who is passionate about film. The courses will be running from december 2019 to april. Dont miss this fantastic, opportunity to get experience, gain skills and connect with other young creatives interested in film. 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. Enjoy free, local, organic popcorn at the show and spend some time on the. Bfi announces 24 regional partners for film academy news. The course covers all aspects of making a film storyboarding, shooting, editing and showcasing the work on the big screen. Bfi film academy bristol is a handson course based at watershed and bristol old vic theatre school. Sep, 2019 the bfi film academy bristol is now open for applications. The bfi film academy offers 1619 yearolds from anywhere in the uk a unique chance to get involved in filmmaking.
Sarah belfield film education bfi film academy bristol. See more ideas about film academy, film and fair pictures. The bfi film academy identifies and nurtures young talent to help the sector continue to thrive. Watershed and bristol old vic theatre school bfi film academy bristol. Bex works is watershed s digital content editor for rife magazine. Applications for the 201920 academy at watershed and bristol old vic theatre school have now closed. The film lineup from the three participating bfi film academy groups includes. 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. Then the bfi film academy uk network programme is for you. Bfi film academy bristol developing the next generation. No experience or qualifications are necessary just an interest in film and creative ideas.
Kirk douglas likes the seaside town of weymouth except the. In 2000, the independent on sundays list of five of the best indie cinemas put the watershed at the top, citing its wideranging, international programme. The bfis exciting monthly programme of screenings, workshops, competitions and ticket offers for 1625 year olds. Apply now for the bfi film academy bristol documentary strand at watershed. Film and live performance can be incorporated when film is shown during a play or musical. Courses run one evening per week and some weekends, in term. No qualifications, skills or experience in film are necessary, just enthusiasm and creative ideas. Focused courses run during school holidays for between one to two weeks, allowing you to learn different specialisms and crafts including animation, film.
Whats more, you could also apply for one of the bfi film academys seven intensive residential programmes. Participants undergo intensive development in film understanding and watching, screenwriting, production, cinematography, sound recording, directing, acting and editing, with the addition of industry masterclasses and progression support towards education and the workplace. Films can be seen easily such as in the cinemas tv or on dvd. Bfi film academy bristol developing the next generation of film. Applications for bfi film academy bristol 2019 courses are now open. Blog archives bristol cultural education partnership. Many of our filmmaking competitions and programmes are populated with entries received via the film academy, including winners of both the into film. Mentors in 2019 included producer dan winch a very english scandal, quiz, production designer laura ellis cricks beast, urban. Similarly, ending an article on watersheds history in 1998 may seem strange to those that. The bfis film academy offers young people with an interest in film and filmmaking the chance to work alongside industry professionals, and is open to 1619yearolds from anywhere in the uk. 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 launches trainee programme with lucasfilm. The bfi film academy is one of the best things you can do as a young person if you have an interest in film. The bfi film academy contributes to a core aim of the bfis 2022 strategy which. Mentors in 2019 included producer dan winch a very english scandal, quiz, production designer laura ellis cricks beast. The british film institute supports 40 different organisations across the uk to deliver hands on industry led technical courses for 16 19 year olds. Join a mass dance routine, to singin in the rains title song for a chance to appear on cinema screens ukwide in a bfi trailer for its film musicals season. Apr 01, 2016 ii health and safety briefing at watershed cinema working on films sets can be very dangerous and busy, but can also lead to various hazards and accidents which could lead to a crew member being injured or equipment breaking.