A variety of courses for 16 to 19-year-olds to develop skills and build a career in the film industry.
Specialist Residential Courses run during school holidays for between one and two weeks, the programme is designed to develop more specific filmmaking skills. Each course offers a combination of workshops, practical skills, lessons and lectures, and sees leading industry professionals share unique insight into the filmmaking business with the students.
Travel, accommodation, and bursary support available for interested applicants!
Courses are available across the UK. See details for the national delivery partners here
BFI Film Academy Specialist Courses are supported by National Lottery, Screen Scotland and Northern Ireland Screen
Upcoming Specialist Courses across the UK!
Curation and Archiving, delivered by Showroom Cinema & in partnership with Reclaim the Frame
Course dates: 29th March 4th April
Apr-Aug 2026 - Monthly project catch-up sessions (exact dates BC)
Aug 2026 - Film Festival (TBC)
Location: Sheffield
Places: 20
Applications open: 10th December 2026
Applications close: 28th February 2026 at midday
Previous Specialist Courses across the UK!
