Designed to develop more specialist filmmaking skills, this year our Specialist courses will be delivered as an intensive week or over a set number of weekends. You’ll work closely with leading industry professionals who will give you a unique insight into the filmmaking business and guide you along the way.
BFI Film Academy – Craft Skills courses
An intensive course focusing on a craft skill of your choice: producing, production design, directing, cinematography, sound, editing and scriptwriting - applications are closed.
See course detailsBFI Film Academy Specialist course: documentary
Learn how to make a documentary film – applications are closed.
See course detailsBFI Film Academy Animation Specialist course: stop-motion animation
Aged 16 to 19 and interested in stop-motion animation? Applications are closed.
See course detailsBFI Film Academy Specialist course: art department
Aged 16 to 19 and interested in the art department in film or TV drama? Applications are closed.
See course detailsBFI Film Academy Specialist course: animation and VFX
Learn how to make an animated film or VFX sequence – applications are closed.
See course detailsBFI Film Academy Specialist course: film programming and audience development
An intensive course on film exhibition and distribution - applications now closed.
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