BFI Film Academy
Explore opportunities for young creatives aged 16 to 25.
BFI Film Academy Specialist Courses
BFI Film Academy run a variety of Specialist Courses for talented and committed young people aged 16 to 19 to develop new skills and build a career in the film industry.
ApplyBFI Future Film Festival - February 2025
Four days of events and screenings taking place both online and in-venues across the UK, helping young creatives aged 16 to 25 break into the screen industries.
Find out moreGet funding and support to progress my career
If you are an emerging filmmaker, apply for funding to build skills and experience to stand out.
ExploreLearning opportunities
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Resources and events for teachers
Courses, training, school events and classroom learning materials approved or produced by the BFI.
Explore resources and eventsFilmmaking activities for children and young people
Film clubs and holiday workshops at BFI Southbank, online and at locations across England.
Explore activitiesCourses and events for adults
Online and in-person events for lifelong learners and those in higher and further education.
Explore courses and eventsBFI Education Diversity
Resources and support for anti-racist teaching with film.
Explore BFI Education DiversityFilm education research and advocacy
Advocating film education from a position of practical knowledge.
Explore film education research and advocacyBFI Reuben Library
Our library at BFI Southbank is available to everyone, free of charge. It contains a huge collection of books, journals and digitised material about the world of film, television and the moving image.
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ScreenSkills
ScreenSkills delivers on the BFI’s Future Film Skills strategy, developing skills and talent and investing in the future of UK Screen.
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