BFI FILM ACADEMY APPLICATION FORM

BFI Film Academy Short Course Participant Application Form
Please complete the following checklist to check whether you are eligible for the BFI Film Academy Course. You will need to check all the required questions below.
Section 1: Applicant Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Preferred to be know as (if applicable)

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth*

DayMonthYear
Date
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityCounty

Postal Code
Email*
example@example.com
Mobile Number*

Phone Number
Home Phone Number (Landline)*

Area CodePhone Number
Current school/college (if applicable) *
October & November 2025 BFI Film Academy Dates:

Sat 18th Oct | Sat 25th Oct | Tue 28th Oct | Wed 29th Oct | Thu 30th Oct | Fri 31st Oct | Sat 8th Nov | Times: 10am - 5pm daily | Taking place in Minehead, Somerset
Can you attend all the dates listed above?*

YesNo
If not, please state which dates you are able to make?
How did you learn about the BFI Film Academy? This will help us tell people about the programme more effectively next year

School / CollegeA Film HubA Production CompanyThe BFISocial MediaA family/friend
In addition to the BFI Film Academy Short Course, you can choose to complete the Bronze Level Arts Award. This is an optional extra to undertake the Arts Award qualification, which will have additional homework tasks to complete during the BFI Film Academy. Please indicate if you would like to:*

No, I would not like to complete the Bronze Level Arts Award qualification.Yes, I would like to complete the Bronze Level Arts Award during the BFI Film Academy Short Course.
Section 2: Supporting Statement
Please note it is likely there will be more applications than places and applicants will be selected based on their responses and material submitted through this application form.

Please use this section to tell us why you’re the right person to be accepted on this course.

We strongly encourage you to save your supporting statements in a word processor and cut and paste them into the application form to avoid losing your work.
Why do you want to take part the BFI Film Academy?*
Please tell us about yourself and what difference you hope the Film Academy will make to you?*
Please tell us about your experience and/or interest in Film. You can submit some work; a film, photograph, piece of writing, or link to a website or an animation e.t.c. to support your answer. Please use this space to tell us your answer and include links. If you need send us a file please email info@somersetfilm.com *
Please use this place to tell us if you have any particular areas of interest in film such as directing, programming, screenwriting, visual effects, sound design, e.t.c.
Section 3: Terms and Conditions
The BFI Film Academy will be delivered by Somerset Film. Your submission of this form to us will constitute your confirmation of the following declaration:
- I hereby confirm that the information I have given in this application is true and correct
- I confirm my availability for the BFI Film Academy as per the dates given above
- I agree that Somerset Film and/or the BFI may, for administrative purposes only, make copies of any material submitted in support of my application.
- By submitting this form, I understand that Somerste Film and the BFI will store and process my data as described below in accordance with professional standards and data protection legislation.
- If under 18 I confirm that my parent or guardian has given me permission to apply to the BFI Film Academy
Data Protection
In order for you to be able to participate in the BFI Film Academy, Somerset Film needs to be able to process your personal data as part of the applications, registration, learning support, and awards processes.
- Part or all of the information you give BFI Academy Partner will be provided to the BFI.
- The BFI will retain this information following your participation in the Film Academy for statistical purposes only, unless otherwise agreed.
- The BFI may share your name and contact details with a company who helps evaluate the BFI Film Academy. They may contact you to invite you to participate in a survey evaluating the course.
Alumni Opportunities
The BFI and BFI Film Academy Partner would like to stay in touch and email you with news and information on events, courses and alumni opportunities which you may be interested in for example; traineeship programmes and mentoring schemes, nearby events or courses in your area of interest.
If you would like to receive these updates please tick YES here.*

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Section 4: Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
The British Film Institute wish to ensure that all aspects of our work reflect diversity and support equality of opportunity. Therefore, we would like to take this opportunity to ask you to complete an equality monitoring form.

This monitoring information helps us to identify where there are gaps in our recruitment so that we can work to attract talented people from these groups and areas. It also helps us to ensure that there is no discrimination.

Your cooperation in completing this form is greatly appreciated.

Any information you provide us with will be processed separately to your application to the BFI Film Academy and used for equalities monitoring purposes only. We use this information to produce anonymised statistical data on equalities, which we may publish and share with the government departments providing our funding.

Please note you will need to return this form as part of your application, providing any of the information requested is optional.
Gender
Please state your gender*

Man (including trans men)Women (including trans women)Non Binary / Gender QueerPrefer not to sayI prefer to self-identify (please indicate this below)
I prefer to self-identify as:*
Are you the same gender as assigned to you at birth? *
Preferred Pronouns*

She/HerHe/HimThey/ThemI prefer to self-identify (please indicate this below)
I prefer to self-identify as:*
Ethnic Background
Please tell us your ethnic origin*

Asian/ Asian British - IndianAsian / Asian British - PakistaniAsian/ Asian British - BangladeshiAsian / Asian British - ChineseAny other Asian / South Asian / Ease Asian / South East Asian backgroundsBlack / British Black - AfricanBlack / British Black - CaribbeanAny other Black / African / Caribbean backgroundsWhite - British (English/Welsh/Scottish or Northern Irish)White - IrishWhite - RomaWhite - Gypsy or Irish TravellerAny other White backgroundsMixed / Multiple Ethnic Groups - Black Caribbean & WhiteMixed / Multiple Ethnic Groups - Black African & WhiteMixed / Multiple Ethnic Groups - Asian & WhiteOther Ethnic Group - ArabOther Ethnic Group - JewishOther Ethnic Group - Middle Eastern & North African HeritageOther Ethnic Group - West & Central Asian HeritageAny Other Ethnic Group backgroundsPrefer not to say
Socioeconomic Background
What was the occupation of your main household earner when you were aged about 14?*

Modern professional & traditional professional occupations such as: teacher, nurse, physiotherapist, social worker, musician, police officer (sergeant or above), software designer, accountant, solicitor, medical practitioner, scientist, civil / mechanical engineer.Senior, middle or junior managers or administrators such as: finance manager, chief executive, large business owner, office manager, retail manager, bank manager, restaurant manager, warehouse manager.Clerical and intermediate occupations such as: secretary, personal assistant, call centre agent, clerical worker, nursery nurse.Technical and craft occupations such as: motor mechanic, plumber, printer, electrician, gardener, train driver.Routine, semi-routine manual and service occupations such as: postal worker, machine operative, security guard, caretaker, farm worker, catering assistant, sales assistant, HGV driver, cleaner, porter, packer, labourer, waiter/waitress, bar staff.Long-term unemployed (claimed Jobseeker’s Allowance or earlier unemployment benefit for more than a year).Small business owners who employed less than 25 people such as: corner shop owners, small plumbing companies, retail shop owner, single restaurant or cafe owner, taxi owner, garage owner.This question does not apply due to being care experienced.StudentPrefer not to sayDon't knowOther
If you selected other, please specify:
Have you ever been in care? That is, looked after by the state.*

Yes, I am currently in careYes, I was previously in careNo, I have not been in carePrefer not to say
Have you ever been eligible for, or received, free school meals?*

Yes - in the last yearYes - in the three yearsYes - in the last five yearsNoDon't knowPrefer not to say
Disability

The Equality Act 2010 defines disability as a 'physical or mental impairment which has a substantial long term effect on a person's ability to carry out normal day to day activities'.
Do you relate to any of these statements? (You can choose more than one.)*

I am a disabled personI have a disabilityI have a long-term health conditionI have a mental health conditionI am deafI am deaf or hard of hearingI am dyslexic or dyspraxicI am autistic or neurodivergentI am blind or visually impairedI have long-term difficulties with mobility which impact my regular day-to-day lifeNo, I don't relate to any of theseDon't knowPrefer not to sayOther
If you would prefer to self-identify, please detail below
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BFI Film Academy Short Course Participant Application Form

Section 1: Applicant Information

October & November 2025 BFI Film Academy Dates:

Section 2: Supporting Statement

Section 3: Terms and Conditions

Data Protection

Alumni Opportunities

Section 4: Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

Gender

Ethnic Background

Socioeconomic Background

Disability