Programming

Learn about film programming, marketing, distribution and how to put on a film festival.

What you’ll do on the course

  • explore all aspects of film exhibition whilst working alongside well-known industry professionals
  • gain a real insight into the exciting world of cinema, providing you with skills and experience that are essential to becoming part of our future film industry
  • watch a range of cinema and work with well-known film critics, festivals, film makers and those working within the industry previous speakers include BIFA, Altitude Films, Sheffield Doc/Fest and more 
  • work in teams to build your dream film festival over the four-week programme — all teams will have the opportunity to programme their own films as part of an in-person festival at Showroom Cinema in Sheffield
  • become part of the BFI Film Academy alumni and access exclusive opportunities, advice and professional development after the course has finished

Course details

This course is based in Sheffield but open to people across the UK.

Dates and location for Programming
Delivered byShowroom Cinema, in partnership with Reclaim the Frame
Course dates28 July to 16 August 2025
LocationSheffield 
Number of places30
Booking details and contactComing soon
Applications open28 March 2025
Applications close
28 June 2025