We are looking for young filmmakers and film fans aged 16-19 to take part in our BFI Film Academy Short Course. This project will cover practical filmmaking skills, film theory, programming, distribution and certification.
During this project, you will work with your fellow young filmmakers, and a range of industry professionals, as you make a short film from start to finish. You will learn about everything from development, production and post-production as you are guided through the filmmaking process, and an opportunity for your film to be screened in a top cinema in Manchester. Attend masterclasses led by industry professionals, use professional filmmaking equipment, and join our growing network of young creatives!
If you have any questions or want to chat to a member of the team before applying, email creativecommunities@yourtrustrochdale.co.uk.
Applications are now closed.
The Film Academy takes place on the following dates:
| Block 1: Introductions & Pre-production | ||
| Saturday 18 October | Rochdale Arts and Heritage Centre 12pm – 2pm | Participants are introduced to facilitators/staff. The entire group is given a presentation about the project and a tour |
| Saturday 25 October | HOME Manchester 10am – 4pm | The entire North consortium meets up at HOME for an intro to the course end |
| Tuesday 28 October | Sparth Community Centre 10am – 4pm | Half-day of Directing workshop and half-day Script Writing workshop |
| Wednesday 29 October | Richard Street Studio 10am – 4pm | Half-day of Script Writing workshop and half-day on Production workshop |
| Thursday 30 October | Richard Street Studio 10am – 4pm | Half-day on Camera and Lighting workshop and half-day on Production sound recording |
| Saturday 8 November | Richard Street Studio 10am – 4 pm | Pre-production day with full crew i.e. actor rehearsals, finalising prop and shoot lists |
| Wednesday 12 November | Online session delivered by HOME, 18:00pm – 19:00pm | Programming |
| Online Sessions – delivered by HOME | ||
| Pre-recorded | 1 hour | Film Theory 1 |
| Pre-recorded | 1 hour | Film Theory 2 |
| Pre-recorded | 1 hour | Film Theory 3 |
| Block 2: Pre-production | ||
| Saturday 15 November | Onsite 10am – 5pm | Filming on Location |
| Sunday 16 November | Onsite 10am – 5pm | Filming on Location |
| Saturday 22 November | Onsite 10am – 5pm | Filming on Location |
| Wednesday 26 November | Online session delivered by HOME, 18:00pm – 19:00pm | Film Reviewing |
| Block 3: Film Careers | ||
| Saturday 29 November | HOME Manchester 10am – 3pm | Film Industry Day at HOME; talks and presentations by industry professionals |
| Saturday 6 December | Trip away 10am – 5pm | Trip to see Sharp Studios to see a working studio |
| Wednesday 10 December | Online session delivered by HOME, 18:00pm – 19:00pm | Mental Health in Film |
| Christmas Break | ||
| Saturday 10 January | Richard Street Studio 10am – 4pm | Full day on post-production film editing |
| Sunday 18 January | Richard Street Studio 10am – 4pm | Full day on post-production sound editing |
| Saturday 14 February | Screening Celebration Event | Celebration Event and film screening |
Please note, this course is not open to those studying at university. Our Film Academy is free for participants to attend and travel to and from the workshops will be reimbursed.
