Spend this summer making movies and learning everything about filmmaking with the BFI Film Academy Highlands.
We have extended the deadline for the Highlands Academy because the dates have had to be changed.
The BFI Film Academy offers training for every film industry role, from writing and directing through to production, sound design, editing and camera, and provides learning around film history and cinematic storytelling to inspire an appreciation of film culture in the round.
Last year twelve participants went through this programme producing two short films that have since been screened in Scotland, California, Utah and Spain.
The BFI Film Academy Highlands, based at Eden Court in Inverness will now take place over the following dates:
Learning Phase (11am-6pm)
Tuesday 14th July
Thursday 16th July
Tuesday 21st July
Friday 24th July
Tuesday 28th July
Thursday 30th July
Shooting Phase (10am-6pm)
Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th August
Editing (10am-6pm)
Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th August
Careers Day (11am-6pm)
Saturday 22nd August
Screening
Sunday 23rd August
Young people aged 16-19 from all across the Highlands are encouraged to apply. Do not worry if you are going to miss dates, apply and we will discuss this with you. Money is available to cover travel expenses and all food will be provided.
Please download our simple application form here.
You can email this to neil@screen-ed.org or post it to BFI Film Academy Highlands, Screen Education Edinburgh, 30 Ferry Road Avenue, Edinburgh, EH4 4BA
The deadline for applications is Monday 6th July.
