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Upcoming Events + Opportunities

Introducing our BFI NETWORK X BFI Film Academy: Stories to Shorts Cohort 2024

We're proud to introduce the writers and projects selected for our 2024-25 Stories to Shorts Script Development Programme in partnership with BFI Film Academy.

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BFI Film Academy Specialist Course: VFX

Delivered by Bulldozer Films - 16-25's are eligible to apply! Learn practical filmmaking skills through tailored masterclasses and technical workshops.

Location: University of Wales Trinity St David, Swansea
Dates: 24th February – 2nd March 2025

Deadline 24th January 2025 at

Recommends: NOSFERATU at Midlands Arts Centre (MAC)

25th January at 17:30 | 2-for-1 tickets for under 25s! Join us for a monthly screening of an exciting new release where 2-for-1 tickets are available for under 25s.

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Recommends: SATURDAY NIGHT at Midlands Arts Centre (MAC)

15th February at 19:30 | 2-for-1 tickets for under 25s! Join us for a monthly screening of an exciting new release where 2-for-1 tickets are available for under 25s.

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Young Programmers: BATTLE ROYALE 25TH ANNIVERSARY at Broadway Cinema

26th February at 19:45 | Young Programmers are screenings curated and hosted by emerging and established film collectives to inspire 16-25's at just £5 per ticket.

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BFI Future Film Festival presents: Below The Line Crew - 2nd AC & Grip

1st March from 10:00-11:30 | Attend this free online masterclass on these specialised roles of Camera and Grip departments! Featuring regional BFI Film Academy short course alumni

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BFI Future Film Festival presents: Below The Line Crew - MUA & SFX

1st March from 12:30-14:00 | Attend this free online masterclass on these specialised roles of the Make-Up department! Featuring regional BFI Film Academy short course alumni.

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BFI Future Film Festival presents: Midlands Voices Shorts at Midlands Arts Centre (MAC), Birmingham

1st March from 18:00 | A curated screening of short films as part of the UK-wide BFI Future Film Festival taking place at MAC, including a number of films from Midlands filmmaking talent. The films will be followed by networking!

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BFI Future Film Festival presents: Below The Line Crew - Locations & Gaffer

2nd March from 10:00-11:30 | Attend this free online masterclass on these specialised roles of Production Management and Lighting departments! Featuring regional BFI Film Academy short course alumni.

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BFI Future Film Festival presents: Below The Line Crew - Props Assistant & Props Model Maker

2nd March from 12:30-14:00 | Attend this free online masterclass on these specialised roles of Art department! Featuring regional BFI Film Academy short course alumni.

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Recommends: THE MONKEY at Midlands Arts Centre (MAC)

22nd March at 19:30 | 2-for-1 tickets for under 25s! Join us for a monthly screening of an exciting new release where 2-for-1 tickets are available for under 25s.

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BFI Film Academy Specialist Course: Cinematography

Delivered by University of Lincoln - 16-25's are eligible to apply! Get hands-on experience and learn from industry professionals within the camera team.

Location: Brayford Pool Campus - University of Lincoln, Lincoln
Dates: 4th - 10th August 2025

Deadline 5th May 2025 at

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BFI Film Academy July Lab July 2024: Securing the Bag, What you need to create a short film funding application

Delivered by Film Hub Midlands and hosted by film professionals Caragh Davison and Georgia Goggin (Pretty Red Dress) focuses on sharing practical and creative insights into what is needed to create a funding application for a short film

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BFI NETWORK X BFI Film Academy Online Mentoring 2024

BFI Film Academy with support from BFI NETWORK, is providing Midlands-based film producers, directors and screenwriters aged 18-25 with the opportunity to receive mentoring firsthand with an industry professional.

BFI Film Academy Midlands Alumni Updates

Catching Up with Alumni

Ahead of the BFI Film Academy Short Course 2024 Hope Cook our Marketing Coordinator for Broadway Projects caught up with Mia Campbell Broadway Cinema's past alumni, to find out what they are up to now

Catching Up with Alumni - Lounge Trip

We caught up with Lounge Trip founders - Charlie and Betsy, alumni from the 2021 cohort, to talk about their BFI Film Academy Short Course experience. We start from their very beginning and dive in deep, so get cosy and grab some snacks.

Catching Up with Alumni - Ynez Myers

Ahead of the BFI Film Academy Short Course 2024, Hope Cook our Marketing Coordinator for Broadway Projects caught up with Ynez Myers, Broadway Cinema's past alumni, to find out what they are up to now

Catching Up with Alumni - Saul Knight

Ahead of the BFI Film Academy Short Course 2024, Hope Cook our Marketing Coordinator for Broadway Projects, caught up with Saul Knight, Broadway Cinema's past alumni, to find out what they are up to now