Aberdeen BFI Academy 2024

Pleae note - Applications for 2024-2025 are now closed

Applications are now open for the Aberdeen BFI Film Academy which will run from September 2024 to January 2025. If you are aged 16-19 years old, passionate about film and keen to find out more about working in the film industry, then the BFI Film Academy Short Course in Aberdeen is the perfect course for you.

Funded by the British Film Institute, Screen Scotland, and the National Lottery, this high-quality course develops your understanding of the fundamentals of filmmaking, from screenwriting, cinematography and sound, to directing, production and editing.

You will make short films, learn from top talent working in the industry through masterclasses, and acquire the necessary knowledge and experience to build a career within the screen industries. Through completion of this course, you will gain the NCFE Preparing to Work in the Film Industry level 5 equivalent qualification, benefitting your professional development, whether through further film study or entering the workplace.

Participants also become part of a BFI Alumni group which opens additional training opportunities across the UK. 

No previous experience is necessary – just a passion for film.

We are dedicated to making our courses inclusive and accessible to all and welcome applications from all backgrounds and levels of experience. 

The course is free to take part, with bursaries available for those who require assistance with travel costs.

For more information contact us at  bfi@shmu.org.uk

Pleae note - Applications for 2024-2025 are now closed