About this Programme

Screen Academies offer young people aged 16—19 the chance to receive mentorship, training and experience of the screen industries through full-time and part-time training programmes.

Local industry professionals share their expert knowledge and lead this hands-on industry standard training.

Screen Academies is supported by Department of Communities through Northern Ireland Screen, Flax Arts Studio management of Havelock House and is part funded and supported by the BFI and Belfast Harbour Studios.

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Academies on Offer

Screen Academies is divided into six unique areas focusing on the key industries of creative production in Northern Ireland:

Production Design
Film Construction
Games Development
VFX
Animation
BFI Film Academy

Each academy will provide hands-on industry standard experience through a mix of practical learning, online tutorials, activities and assignments. You will build on your own experience and skills, and develop a portfolio to kickstart your career in the creative screen sector.

Programmes start in September or January each year and run for 12 weeks. Applications are accepted throughout the year.

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