BFI ART DEPARTMENT CAMP 2026 - APPLICATION FORM

Art Department: Props & Set Decoration
Please use this application form to apply for:

the BFI Film Academy Specialist Art Department: Props & Set Decoration Course

There are four parts to the application

1) Applicant information
2) Supporting Documents
3) Terms and Conditions
4) Equal opportunities survey

If you have trouble uploading supporting documents, please email with your documents or information attached to the email below.

For any further questions, accessibility issues or would like this form in another format, please email bficamps@callingtheshots.co.uk

The deadline for applications is Friday 5th December @ 10pm

Visit our website to find out more about the Art Department Course, bursary information and FAQs.
Section 1: Applicant Information
Eligibility

You must be able to tick all three boxes in order to be considered for a place on the course. If you have any questions regarding eligibility, please email bficamps@callingtheshots.co.uk
I am a UK resident*

Accept
I am NOT currently enrolled at University or at University when the course starts (14th Feb 2026)*

Accept
I am aged 16-19 years old on the first day of the course*

Accept
Personal Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Preferred Pronouns*

He/ HimThey/ ThemOther
Age *
(on the first day of the course - 14th Feb 26)
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
School
If applicable
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityCounty

Postal Code
Post Code*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityCounty

Post Code
Contact Number*
Email*
example@example.com
Previous BFI Courses

It is not a requirement that you have already attended a previous BFI course
If yes, please tell us which Specialist Course you attended and which year (e.g. Craft Skills 2023)
If yes, please tell us which Short Course you attended
Financial Support
The Art Department course itself is completely FREE - we offer financial support for students from lower socio-economic backgrounds but this is only provided to cover travel, childcare and other access costs associated with attending, as the course itself costs nothing to attend and we provide food and accomodation free of charge to all students.

As part of our ongoing commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion the BFI Film Academy offers bursaries to support young people from lower socio-economic backgrounds to take part in our programmes.

This year in addition to our standard bursaries, we are also pleased to offer five Leverhulme grants to cover travel, childcare and access costs, for young people under the age of 18 who face socioeconomic barriers.
Please tick here if you feel that you would benefit from financial support to help you participate.*

Yes, I am aged 16-17 and would like to be considered for a Leverhulme Grant, or other financial support.Yes, I am aged 18 or over and would like to apply for a bursary.No, I don't require financial support.
Please note, if your application is shortlisted and you are offered a place on a specialist course you will be sent a more detailed bursary form to apply.
Section 2: Supporting Statement
We always receive more applications than places available, and make our decisions based on the answers in your application form.

We're not expecting you to write a lot! We're looking for you to demonstrate your creativity and interest in a career in the Art Department. As a rough guide, approximately 250 words is right for the first two questions, but if you need to write a bit more, that's okay.

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!

**If you would prefer to film/voice record your answers, you can record these, upload them to Vimeo, YouTube or a file sharing website like WeTransfer and copy/paste the link into the relevent box**
1) Why do you want to take part?
Why do you want to take part in the Art Department BFI Film Academy? Please tell us about yourself and what difference you hope the Art Department Film Academy will make to you?
2) Tell us about your interest and/or experience in film/art
Please tell us about your interest/experience in working with art, design, props, sets. You might want to tell us about films you have seen that have inspired you, work that you have done at college, school or elsewhere, or things that you have done in your spare time. We don't expect you to have experience of making film, we're just looking for your commitment and passion.
3) Show us your work

If sharing work via a link, please ensure we can access the link. Check the privacy setting to make sure anyone with the link access the file. Also we generally suggest against sharing the file via a school account - the files will generally not be accessible for those outside the school's staff and students.
Use the box below to copy and paste links to examples of your work such as a art, film, photograph, designs, piece of writing, link to a website, tik tok/instagram portfolio to support your answer. Please provide links and passwords (if required) here – e.g. to YouTube, Vimeo.If you want to send files to us, you might want to use WeTransfer -- you can copy and paste the WeTransfer link below.
Section 3: Terms and Conditions
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
Sign Here (Type your name in Block Capitals)*
Date*

MonthDayYear
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

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. We highly recommend signing up for this, these alumni opportunities have played a key part in growing the careers of previous participants on the course - including paid placements at film and tv studios.
If you would like to receive these updates please tick YES here.*

YESNO
How did you learn about the BFI Film Academy? Choose all that apply*

Email from TeachersA Film HubShared by Teachers in ClassA Production CompanyThe BFISocial MediaFamily/ FriendFlyers/PostersNewsletters
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
What is your gender? This is a trans inclusive form. The terms ‘woman’ and ‘man’ therefore include trans women and trans men.*

ManWomanNon BinaryPrefer not to saySelf-identity
If you prefer to self-identify, please detail below:
Is the gender you identify with the same as your sex registered 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 or hard of hearingI am dyslexic or dyspraxicI am autistic of 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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Art Department: Props & Set Decoration

Section 1: Applicant Information

Eligibility

Personal Information

Previous BFI Courses

Financial Support

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