• BFI FILM ACADEMY NORTH WEST HUB INTRODUCTORY COURSE APPLICATION FORM 2026/2027

    Touchstones Rochdale October 2026 - February 2027

  • Want to work in the film and TV industry, but not sure where to start?

    As a BFI Film Academy Hub for the North West, we’re here to help young people take their first steps towards a career in screen. Whether you’re interested in the creative, technical or business side of film and television, the BFI Film Academy connects young people aged 16 to 25 with training opportunities, industry connections and career support.

    Our BFI Academy Introductory Course 26/27 will give you the opportunity to develop practical filmmaking skills, build your confidence and learn more about the different roles within the film and TV industry.

    Throughout the course, you’ll work with industry professionals, take part in hands-on filmmaking activities and develop your own creative ideas. You’ll learn about everything from development and production through to filming, editing and post-production, while also gaining valuable experience and making connections with people working in the industry.

    Whether you already know exactly what you want to do or you’re still figuring it out, this course is a chance to explore the industry, develop your skills and take your next step towards a career in screen. See yourself in the credits.

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  • Please complete the form below to check your eligibility and apply to take part in the upcoming Film Academy Hub Introductory Course.

    You'll need to fill in all required fields before submitting your form. 

    All Film Academy Hub Introductory Courses are free for Hub Members to attend. If you haven't registered with your local Hub yet, don't worry – you'll have the opportunity to join after. We look forward to welcoming you!

  • Section 1: Your Details

  • Preferred Pronouns
  • Date of Birth*
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  • How did you learn about the BFI Film Academy?

  • Your Emergency Contact Details

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  • Health Conditions and Access Needs

  • Financial Support

  • 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.

  • Please tick here if you feel that you would benefit from financial support to help you participate?*

  • Please note: if you'd like to apply for a bursary, we'll send you a more detailed bursary application form once you've confirmed your place on the session. Your answer to this question will not affect the outcome of your application.

  • 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 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.

  • Are you currently:*

  • Confirm Your Availability and Hub Membership

  • Introductory Course Dates:

    • Saturday 10th October 2026
    • Saturday 17th October 2026
    • Monday 26th October 2026
    • Tuesday 27th October 2026
    • Wednesday 28th October 2026
    • Thursday 29th October 2026
    • Friday 30th October 2026
    • Saturday 7th November 2026
    • Saturday 14th November 2026
    • Saturday 21st November 2026
    • Saturday 5th December 2026
    • Saturday 9th January 2027
    • Saturday 20th February 2027
  • Can you attend all of the course dates listed above?*
  • Are you registered with your local Film Academy Hub?*

  • Section 3: Terms and Conditions

  • In order for you to be able to participate in the BFI Film Academy, the Hub provider needs to be able to process your personal data as part of the application processes.

    • Part or all of the information you give to your BFI Film Academy course provider and BFI Film Academy Hub will be provided to the BFI.
    • The BFI will retain this information following your participation in the BFI Film Academy Introductory Course for statistical purposes only, unless otherwise agreed.
    • The BFI may share your name and contact details with an external company who helps evaluate the BFI Film Academy. They may contact you to invite you to participate in a survey evaluating the programme

     

  • Data Protection

  • In order for you to be able to participate in the BFI Film Academy, the Hub provider needs to be able to process your personal data as part of the application processes.

    • Part or all of the information you give to your BFI Film Academy course provider and BFI Film Academy Hub will be provided to the BFI.
    • The BFI will retain this information following your participation in the BFI Film Academy Introductory Course for statistical purposes only, unless otherwise agreed.
    • The BFI may share your name and contact details with an external company who helps evaluate the BFI Film Academy. They may contact you to invite you to participate in a survey evaluating the programme

     

  • Date*
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  • 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.

  • Age

  • Please confirm if you are 18 or over?*

  • Gender

  • What is your gender? This is a trans inclusive form. The terms ‘woman’ and ‘man’ therefore include trans women and trans men.*

  • Sexual Orientation

  • How would you describe your sexual orientation?*

  • Ethnic Background

  • Which option best describes your ethnic origin or background?*

  • Socioeconomic Background

  • What was the occupation of your main household earner when you were aged about 14?*
  • Have you ever been in care? That is, looked after by the state.*
  • Have you ever been eligible for, or received, free school meals?*

  • Disability

  • Do you relate to any of these statements? (You can choose more than one)*

  • Thank you for completing this registration form.

    Please click submit and we will get back to you shortly

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