MediaActive: BFI FILM ACADEMY SHORT COURSE PARTICIPANT APPLICATION FORM 24/25

WEST MIDLANDS FILM ACADEMY SHORT COURSE 24-25

Rural Media are the lead partner of the West Midlands for the 2024-25 BFI Film Academy Short Course Programme.

Rural Media deliver two Film Academy Short Courses in Herefordshire, Worcestershire & South Shropshire, AND Sandwell, Walsall & Birmingham.

We are proudly partnered with MediaActive who deliver in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Flatpack Festival who deliver in Stoke & Staffordshire.
Eligibility Criteria:
This application form is for young people interested in being part of MediaActives Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin upcoming Autumn BFI Film Academy Short Course Programme 2024-25.

This is a fully funded course, and is free to sucessful partisipants although places are limited and this means you're application may not be sucessful. please include as much information as you can in your application to give you the best chance of sucess.

To understand more about our Film Academy Short Course Programme, what it entails, alumni progression, applicant eligibility critera, when and where it'll take place and register for a free online information session. All information can be found HERE.

Applications open on Tuesday 6 August and close on Sunday 29 September 2024.

(If you have applied and yet to receive a confirmation email - please do not resubmit. You will receive confirmation by Thursday 3rd October. The Film Academy team are incredibly busy at this current moment - please be patient in their response)

Before completing the application form, we strongly encourage all interested applicants read the following below:
- Applicants must be able to attend all Autumn course dates and times which can be found on the main page (linked above-and listed in the Application below) to be eligible for shortlisting.
- Applicants must complete all required sections of the application form.
- In the application form, there will be a chance for applicants to share their creative talents by providing links to examples of work made already to support their statements further.
- Ensure hyperlinks and passwords are valid when providing examples of work.
- We urge applicants to be aware that there will be more applications than places available, and it is a highly competitive process as we will only accept 20 successful applications. Therefore, encourage participants to sign-up and attend the available information sessions to get further details about the course and get tips on their application linked above.
You are applying for the 2024/25 Film Academy Short Course delivered by MediaActive in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin.
To be eligible for shortlisting, interested applicants must tick all of the below criteria.*

I will be aged 16-19 years old on the first day of the course OR I have an EHCP and will be aged between 16-25 on the first day of the course.I am a UK Resident.I am not currently studying or enrolled at University when the course commences.I have not previously taken part in a BFI Film Academy Short Course and /or residential Specialist Program?
Course Information:
- Saturday 19th October 2024 10:30 – 16:00 Introduction, Roles & Creative Approaches
- Sunday 20th October 2024 10:30 – 16:00 Ideas Development & Creative Approaches & Script.
- Saturday 26th October 2024 10:30 – 16:00 Creative Approaches, Storytelling and Ideas.
- Monday 28th October 2024 10:30 – 17:00 Pre-Production, Planning & Sustainability.
- Tuesday 29th October 2024 10:30 – 17:00 Pre-Production & Production
- Wednesday 30th October 2024 10:30 – 17:00 Production Day
- Thursday 31st October 2024 10:30 – 17:00 Production Day & Post-Production
- Friday 1st October 2024 10:30 – 17:00 Post-Production:
- Saturday 9th November 2024 10:30 – 17:00 Post-Production:
- Saturday 23rd November 2024 18:00 - 20:00 Screening Event:
Are you able to attend ALL the course dates for MediaActive's BFI Film Academy Short Course listed above?*

YesNo
If you've selected 'No', please provide dates and times you aren't to attend and why.
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 MediaFamily/ Friend
Current School/College (if applicable)
Section 1: Applicant Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Preferred Pronouns

She/ HerHe/ HimThey/ ThemOther
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityCounty

Postal Code
Email*
example@example.com
Section 2: Supporting Statement
Guidence:
- 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 the section to tell us why you’re the right candidate to be accepted on this course.
- We strongly encourage you to save your supporting statements in a word document and cut and paste them into the application form to avoid losing your work.
- Ensure hyperlinks and passwords are valid before submitting so we can review examples of previously created work.
- We encourage applicants to research and delve into the highly recognised industry organisation ScreenSkills website to explore the diverse job roles within the film and creative industries here. It takes hundreds and sometimes thousands of individuals to create a film, not one person is more important than another - everyone is equal.
Why do you want to take part on MediaActive's BFI Film Academy Short Course Programme? - 350 word limit*
Tell us about your experience and/or interest in Film and/or Filmmaking - if you like, you can submit some work (a film/photograph/piece of writing/a website/an animation etc) to support your answer. Please provide links and passwords (if required). Approx 350 word limit*
Please use this place to tell us if you have any particular or specific areas of interest in film such as; Assistant Directing, Producing, Art Department, Lighting, Programming etc. - 350 word limit*
Section 3: Terms and Conditions
Declaration:

The BFI Film Academy will be delivered by the course provider. 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 the BFI Film Academy course provider 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 the Film Academy course provider 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 Academy, the course provider 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 to the 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 & Progression

The BFI, West Midlands Lead partner: Rural Media, and Delivery partner: MediaActive & Rural Media would like to stay in touch with you with email news and information on events, courses and alumni opportunities which you may be interested in for example, Traineeship Programmes and Mentoring Schemes.
If you would like to receive these updates please tick YES here.

YESNO
Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Clear
Section 4: Equal opportunities monitoring form:
The British Film Institute wishes 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)Woman (including trans women)Non Binary / Gender QueerPrefer not to sayPrefer to self-identity
If you prefer to self-identify, please detail below:
Are you the same gender as assigned to you at birth?
Ethnic Background
Which option best describes your ethnic origin or background?

Asian / Asian British - IndianAsian / Asian British - PakistaniAsian/ Asian British - BangladeshiAsian / Asian British - ChineseAny other Asian/South Asian/East Asian/South East Asian backgroundsBlack / Black British - AfricanBlack / Black British - CaribbeanAny other Black/African/Caribbean backgroundsWhite - British/English/Welsh/Scottish or Northern IrishWhite - 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 & WhiteAny other Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Group backgroundsOther Ethnic Group - ArabOther Ethnic Group - JewishOther Ethnic Group - Middle Eastern & North African HeritageOther Ethnic Group - West and 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 experiencedStudentPrefer 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 last three yearsYes - in the last five yearsNoDon't knowPrefer not to say
Disability
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, deafened, hard of hearing or hearing impairedI am dyslexic or dyspraxicI am autistic of neurodivergentI am sight 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
Lastly, is there any other information you wish to share which you feel would help us support you better during the course?
Before submitting:

We urge you to check that you have completed all the questions and sections properly (including hyperlinks and passwords)

Next steps:
- We will confirm via email that we have received your application form and will be in touch if we have any questions regarding it.
- Interested young people can register to attend one of our free online Summer information sessions here to gather more details about the upcoming programme and meet past participants.
- All applicants will be notified of their status on Thursday 3rd October 2024 by 5pm.
  We kindly ask applicants refrain from requesting your application status prior to the notification date and time above.
MediaActives & Rural Media'sBFI Film Academy team may be in contact if we have any questions regarding your application and therefore encourage regular checking of your email (including junk). Please add richard@mediactive.org and dans@ruralmedia.co.uk to your email address book so you don’t miss any communications.

Thank you for taking an interest and the time in completing this form and applying to MediaActive 2024-25 BFI Film Academy Short Course Programme.
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WEST MIDLANDS FILM ACADEMY SHORT COURSE 24-25

Rural Media are the lead partner of the West Midlands for the 2024-25 BFI Film Academy Short Course Programme.

Rural Media deliver two Film Academy Short Courses in Herefordshire, Worcestershire & South Shropshire, AND Sandwell, Walsall & Birmingham.

We are proudly partnered with MediaActive who deliver in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Flatpack Festival who deliver in Stoke & Staffordshire.

Eligibility Criteria:

You are applying for the 2024/25 Film Academy Short Course delivered by MediaActive in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin.

Course Information:

Section 1: Applicant Information

Section 2: Supporting Statement

Section 3: Terms and Conditions

Section 4: Equal opportunities monitoring form:

Gender

Ethnic Background

Socioeconomic Background

Disability