The national film and television school is one of the best and most respected film, television and new media schools in the world. A behindthescenes promo of the 2018 bfi film academy. Plymouth college of art, in partnership with bfi, will host the prestigious bfi 1619 film academy programme. Jordan attended the regional bfi film academy at signals film essex followed by the craft skills residential at the nfts. Bfi film academy craft skills application form nfts. The bfi film academy residential programme 2019 is now open for applications.
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. This is a highlevel national talent development project for 1619 year olds. The nfts is the national film and television school and a while ago a former student, shola, told about the amazing opportunity that is the bfi film academy craft residential shola told us that this rare opportunity meant that we could learn a specific craft in film with the nfts at a two week residential. Bfi film academy run a number of specialist courses that take place throughout the year. Bfi film academy training kicks off at nfts fiftyfour teenagers selected to join the inaugural bfi film academy, delivered by the national film and television school nfts, have completed their first weekend of training. 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. I wholeheartedly support courses like the nfts film studies ma. In line with the latest covid19 advice from the government and public health england, applications. We are looking for committed, talented young people between the age of 16 and 19 to be a part of the bfi film academy 201819 network programme delivered by signals. The bfi film academy forms part of the bfi s overall 519 education scheme.
Three shorts will be produced during the academy by the 20 students involved, and these shorts will be screened not only as. 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. The bfi film academy celebrates its third anniversary today april 9 with a showcase at bfi southbank of work produced by the 66 young people aged 1619 who have just completed a two week craft. Official account for the uks national film and television school twitter. If youre 1625 and interested in film, or wanting to explore a career in film, we have a range of opportunities, workshops. Nfts alumni have over credits on films screening as part of this years bfi london film festival including the european premieres of saint maud and calm with horses directed by nfts alumni rose glass and nick rowland which are competing in the best film and best first feature categories. Heres some of the incredible films, tv shows and games made by this years students. Shola told us that this rare opportunity meant that we could learn a specific craft in film with the nfts at a two week residential. National film and television school, beaconsfield, buckinghamshire. Fiftyfour teenagers selected to join the inaugural bfi film academy, delivered by the national film and television school nfts, have completed their first weekend of training the lucky 1619 yearolds travelled from across england to meet up at the residential twoday session that included an entertaining masterclass with director edgar wright shaun of the dead, hot fuzz, scott pilgrim. The bfi film academy craft residential delivered by the nfts has places for 77 young people aged 1619 making short films under the tuition. Every year, 66 of the most talented filmmakers aged 1619 attend the bfi film academy residential programme, where they work with leading industry professionals.
Delivered by nfts and screen education edinburgh, these two intensive, residential courses allow participants to. He has since worked as a sound assistant on amazon primes hit show outlander in glasgow and is going on to work on the next men in black film on sound 2nd unit. Each participant will specialise in a particular craft and, in groups of 11, make a short film on industry standard equipment under the tuition of top industry professionals. I hereby confirm that the information i have given in this application is true and correct i confirm my availability for the bfi film academy.
A video over my 11 days at the bfi film academy 2017. Nov 12, 2018 the bfi film academy residential programme 2019 is now open for applications. Online courses from national film and television school. National film and television school, winners acceptance. Mar 15, 2016 afterlife was made as part of the bfi film academy. Unconditional bfi film academy residential 2016 youtube. Learn essential industryrelevant skills from current film and tv professionals, and gain the knowledge and experience to further your career. Nov 15, 2015 in fact, five nfts graduates are working on feature films this year check ifeatures mate. The deadline for applications to nfts craft skills residential is 21 january 2019 application for screenwriting element has now closed. Bfi future skills trainee programme film clubs into film. In fact, five nfts graduates are working on feature films this year check ifeatures mate. Quote the bfi film academy craft residential delivered by the nfts has places for 66 young people aged 1619 making short films under the tuition of. Short courses whether it is for one day or six weeks, our broad range of short courses will immerse you in every aspect of practical filmmaking from the creative to the technical.
The national film and television school nfts is a film, television and games school established in 1971 and based at beaconsfield studios in beaconsfield, buckinghamshire, england. Nfts 2017 bfi film academy craft skills residential. Following the schools success at the cilect awards the film school equivalent of the oscars the observer newspaper described the nfts as the best film school in the world. Are you a budding film maker in the uk aged 1619 whod like to make a short film at the national film and television school. Applications for the bfi film academy craft skills course are now closed. The nfts is looking for talented filmmakers aged 1619 years old to join our bfi film academy craft residential. Bfi film academy students premiere their work the national. The scale of the nfts alumni involvement across the film this year is staggering commented jon wardle, director of the national film and television school, we couldnt be more prouder of our alumni and the fantastic work they have produced this year. Nov 04, 2014 quote the bfi film academy craft residential delivered by the nfts has places for 66 young people aged 1619 making short films under the tuition of industry experts. Part of a uk network, the bfi film academy is an advanced programme for young people aged 1619. British film institute gemmas bfi film academy blog. Alice seabright who graduated directing fiction in 2019 got her film into the bfi london film festival and has directed an episode of the new series of sex education that is coming out soon ahhhh, with another nfts graduate writing it.
Were delighted to announce that our film of the month winner for october 2016 is the astronaut, a film that was made by a large of group of young filmmakers, with the initial idea stemming from a small group that met taking part in a bfi film academy craft skills residential, delivered by the national film and television school nfts. I hereby confirm that the information i have given in this application is true and correct i confirm my availability for the bfi film academy as per the dates given above. The nfts is the national film and television school and a while ago a former student, shola, told about the amazing opportunity that is the bfi film academy craft residential. It is featured in the 2018 ranking by the hollywood reporter of the top 15 international film schools. This is my application for the craft skills residential at the nfts. Each student specialises in in a particular craft, such as editing, cinematography or sound, and together they produce films showcasing their skills, which are acquired for the bfi. Graduates of the bfi film academy have gained training and employment on bbcs blue planet, hbos game of. National film and television school motion graphics and. Use this opportunity to think about how we can all work differently and in more interesting ways. Your submission of this form to us will constitute your confirmation of the following declaration. Watch my video productions at a selection of film clips that i edited to create a highlights showreel for the bfi film academy. National film and television school gemmas bfi film. This is a groundbreaking ma delivered in partnership with the british film institute bfi to prepare students to build successful careers in film exhibition, programming, criticism or archival work. Aug 22, 2019 students that have successfully completed the bfi film academy become part the growing bfi film academy alumni network with access to industry events and further training opportunities through pinewood studios, bafta, bfi and the nfts.
The bfi film academy residential programme craft skills is delivered by the national film and television school nfts. The national film and television school the nfts receives the outstanding british contribution to cinema award at the 2018 ee british academy film awards the following is an extract from the official 2018 ee british academy film awards brochure. Another 19 young people from around oxford took part in the film oxford bfi academy 2015. Three young film oxford filmmakers celebrated the end of their nfts easter residential with a screening infront of over 400 special guests at the bfi on the south bank. 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.
Each course has its own application process and you will need to apply directly to the organisation running the course. Bfi film academy residential programme 2019 rio bridge. 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. 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. May 24, 2018 jordan attended the regional bfi film academy at signals film essex followed by the craft skills residential at the nfts. These are highly selective and inviteonly events which showcase the students projects to scouts and industry professionals, ensuring that the students receive maximum. 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 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. Applications are now open for 2019 this exciting programme offers handson filmmaking courses, aimed at. Then the bfi film academy is for you, and applications are open now. Bfi film academy how can i apply for a bfi film academy short course. If youre aged 1619 and you are committed to working in the film industry, then this is the opportunity for you.
Over 2 months october and november the group developed production skills, met with industry professionals, visited local cinemas and enjoyed a day out at the national film and television school and warner brothers studios even meeting ceo dan dark. The signals bfi film academy is a series of workshops and masterclasses including. Beaconsfields nfts win best live action film and over 15 mar 2016. These graduate films offer a taste of some of the great work being made by young filmmakers across the uk. Sage advice for nfts students from bfi ceo ben roberts. Bfi film academy 2018 information bfi film academy for young aspiring filmmakers are you 1619. 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. We want to meet and work with the film, television and games makers of the future from school leavers to adults looking.
Sep 05, 2014 watch my video productions at a selection of film clips that i edited to create a highlights showreel for the bfi film academy. For more information on the bfi film academy go the bfi website. The bfi film academy is a handson filmmaking programme for 1619yearolds across the uk. Bfi film academy is an 7 day programme, where 25 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. Access nfts is a national outreach programme designed to find, inform and inspire a new generation of film, tv and games talent. Whether it is for one day or six weeks, our broad range of short courses will immerse you in every aspect of practical filmmaking from the creative to the technical. The national film and television school nfts is one of the worlds leading film, television and ga. Overview this is a groundbreaking ma delivered in partnership with the british film institute bfi to prepare students to build successful careers in film exhibition, programming, criticism or archival work. National film and television school, winners acceptance speech, outstanding british contribution to cinema, ee british academy film awards in 2018 share 18 february 2018. Bfi film academy offers opportunities for young people, anywhere in the uk to get to know more about film and how you.
Bfi film academy residential programme is now closed for applications until sept 2020 this is a highlevel national talent development project for 1619 year olds. Bfi film academy craft skills course delivered by nfts. Beaconsfield studios, station road, beaconsfield bucks, hp9 1lg. These include locally based network courses and more intensive residential courses in craft and specialist skills. Finding and developing talented individuals who can programme unforgettable content is priceless. As the uks national film and television school, its our mission to seek out home grown british talent and to help it flourish. We were overwhelmed with applications for the bfi film academy delivered by the nfts, so the 54 young people we selected really are the. See our uk short course programme page to find the course that is in your local area or closest to you. 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. Apr 28, 2017 a video over my 11 days at the bfi film academy 2017. Applications for this course are currently closed and all dates are tbc. Bfi film academy craft skills courses delivered by nfts and screen education edinburgh, these two intensive, residential courses allow participants to focus on a specific craft skill producing, production design, directing, cinematography, sound, editing and scriptwriting. Tns headed down to the bfi southbank for the premiere of six short films from the bfi film academy.
Course type, masters, diploma, certificate, short course. Rosie whiter 17, daisy oldersaw 17 and luke robson 19 all completed the 2 week intensive programme in beaconsfield working with top industry professionals on state of the. Back for the 7th year now and building on the impressive success of past graduates. The network and craft skills programmes in scotland are supported jointly by creative scotland and bfi. The nfts is one of the worlds leading film, games and television schools. The nfts holds yearly graduation shows at the picturehouse central in soho, and they were previously held at the bfi southbank formerly known as the national film theatre. The following text was taken from the nfts website for the purpose of promotion the nfts is looking for talented filmmakers aged 1619 years old to join our bfi film academy craft residential.
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