Whether you have a passion for film or are just interested about exploring your options in the creative industries, the BFI Film Academy Short Course delivered in Co Durham by Jack Drum Arts is a great way of introducing you to the many elements of working in the film, television and wider screen industries.

BFI Film Academy is a free, UK-wide training programme for 16-25 year olds looking to get started in the film and TV industry. It offers a hands-on, collaborative filmmaking experience, with a strong focus on developing technical and transferable skills.

Our ten-session course is led by skilled professionals working in film and TV from across the North East who have a wealth of industry experience and are keen to share their skills with aspiring young filmmakers.

Learn about scriptwriting, producing, directing, cinematography, special effects, editing and more through a series of workshops and masterclasses, before going on to create your own short film as part of a team with the potential for screenings both locally and internationally. 

Since 2014 Jack Drum Arts has trained over 250 young filmmakers, supported the production of more than 40 short films, and provided work experience opportunities to young people on professional film shoots.  Many of our BFI Film Academy Short Course graduates have since gone on to study film at University, train on one of the BFI’s specialist courses, secured work in the industry and set up their own film production companies.

At the end of the course there will be an opportunity to attend a sharing of work from BFI Film Academy North East Short Courses across the region and see your own work on the Big Screen.

Course Information

Venue:
Redhills, The Miners Hall, Flass St, Durham DH1 4BE

Filming may take place at other local locations TBC. Transport will be provided from Durham.

Times: 10am ‘til 5pm

Dates:
Pre Production
Mon 26th, Tues 27th & Wed 28th October

November - Film Shoot Days
Sat 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th November

Post Production
Sat 5th & 12th December and Sat 9th January

We are able to provide free transport and a childcare bursary for eligible young people. Pastoral care for young people with additional needs and translation support for young refugees is also available.  Please enquire for more information.

Eligibility
In order to apply you must:

• be aged 16 to 19-years-old on the first day of the course, or 20-25years old with an EHCP.

• be a UK resident

• have a passion or talent for filmmaking and an ambition to work in the film industry

• be able to commit to the duration of the course

• not currently be at university or enrolled at university when the course starts

• not have previously enrolled on a BFI Film Academy course

For more information or for help with your application, please contact bfi@jackdrum.co.uk or call the office on 01388 765002