Over the last seven years, BFI Film Academy at the Nerve Centre has trained over 130 students in short film production, mentored by Industry leaders to create a pathway to employment in the creative industries in Northern Ireland and beyond.
BFI Film Academy offers students an opportunity to work in teams to write, produce and direct original short films in an industry led environment. Students complete masterclasses with industry professionals during the course to enhance learning and gain an insight into the realities of working in film.
BFI Academy students have previously attended talks with directors Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire), Cannes Film Festival winner Andrea Arnold (American Honey), Jon Baird (Filth), Damien O’Donnell (East is East, Inside I’m Dancing), Producers Greg Spence (Game of Thrones), Andrew Eaton (Rush, 24 Hour Party People), Ivanna MacKinnion (Slumdog Millionaire), Chris Martin (Good Vibrations), writers Glen Leyburn, Lisa Barros D’Sa (Good Vibrations), writer Frank Cottrel Boyce (Millions, 24 Hour Party People).
Students that have successfully completed the BFI Film Academy become part the growing BFI Film Academy alumni network with access to Industry events and further training opportunities through Pinewood Studios, BAFTA, BFI and the NFTS.
Graduates of the BFI Film Academy have gained training and employment on BBCs Blue Planet, HBO’s Game of Thrones and have directed and produced short films for Northern Ireland Screen, BBC NI, RTE and have crewed in short and feature film productions across NI and beyond.
The deadline to apply for 2019/20 BFI Film Academy is Friday, September 20th at 5pm. Click here to complete an online application form.
Please note, students must be available on all of the following course dates:
Thurs 26 Sept 2019 5pm -8pm
Sat 5th Oct 2019 10am – 4pm
Sun 6th Oct 2019 12pm – 5pm
Thurs 10th Oct 2019 5pm – 8pm
Thurs 17 Oct 2019 5pm - 8pm
Sat 19 Oct 2019 10am - 4pm
Thurs 24 Oct 2019 5pm - 8pm
Thurs 7 Nov 2019 5pm - 8pm
Thurs 14 Nov 2019 5pm - 8pm
Thurs 21 Nov 2019 5pm - 8pm
Thurs 28 Nov 2019 5pm - 8pm
Sat 30 Nov 2019 10am - 4pm
Thurs 5 Dec 2019 5pm - 8pm
Sat 7 Dec 2019 10am - 6pm
Thurs 12 Dec 2019 5pm - 8pm
Sat 14 Dec 2019 10am - 6pm
Thurs 19 Dec 2019 5pm - 8pm
Sat 4 Jan 2020 10am - 4pm
Thurs 9 Jan 2020 5pm - 8pm
Thurs 16 Jan 2020 5pm - 8pm
Thurs 23 Jan 2020 5pm - 8pm
Friday 24 Jan 2020 5pm - 7pm