Skills and training
About our filmmaking courses
BFI tutor Paul Cotrulia on our courses for people working within and outside of the film industry.
Watch nowEnglish Cricket Board: BFI filmmaking and production for sports location day
An unforgettable day shooting on location finished a bespoke 15-week course funded by LV= Insurance #Funds4Runs.
Watch nowHow to get started with video marketing in 5 easy steps
BFI tutor and filmmaker Sa-Ra Zwarteveen guides you through how to start creating professional marketing videos in 5 easy steps.
Watch nowInternational Film Academy
How our International Film Academy supports the development of young talent.
Watch nowStudent trailer: International craft filmmaking training project
Trailer created by a student for short film Light Gets In.
Watch nowStudent video ad: International filmmaking training
Ad created by a student for zero-plastic waste bottle.
Watch nowStudent social proof video: International filmmaking training
Social proof video created by a student using screen recordings
Watch nowIntroduction to film lighting
Cinematic lighting tutorial with BFI tutors Paul Cotrulia and Sa-Ra Zwarteveen.
Watch nowHow to shoot high-quality smartphone videos in 5 easy steps
BFI tutor and filmmaker Sa-Ra Zwarteveen guides you through how to start creating professional videos using your smartphone in 5 easy steps.
Watch nowWorld Association of Girl Guides: Filmmaking for advocacy
#Beashamedtobodyshame campaign video created by Riju Manandhar.
Watch nowBFI Player and film clubs
For participating universities: BFI Player trailer for student subscriptions
Promoting our award-winning video on demand service BFI Player to the students of participating UK universities.
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