Clone of THE BFI FILM ACADEMY SHORT COURSE APPLICATION FORM 2025/26

Filmmaking Course - 'Inside the Archive'

Learn camera, sound, and editing skills to make a short documentary film exploring our vintage film archive and interviewing film makers to create a documentary film.

Free course, no previous experience is required, and travel support is available if necessary.

Every Thursday for 7 weeks starting 26/02/2026 (not including Easter holidays) Full list of dates below:

For those not in full-time employment or education aged 16-25 and over 50's.
Please comfirm that you meet the eligibility criteria below:

I am over 16 years oldI am not in full time employment or education.I am a UK residentI am not currently enrolled at University
Course Dates:

Thursday 26th February 2026 - 10am-4.00pm

Thursday 5th March 2026 - 10am-4.00pm

Thursday 12th March 2026 - 10am-4.00pm

Thursday 19th March 2026 - 10am-4.00pm

Thursday 26th March 2026 - 10am-4.00pm

Thursday 16th April 2026 - 10am-4.00pm

Thursday 23rd April 2026 - 10am-4.00pm

Screening Event : Thursday 30th April - 6pm - 7pm
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