If you’re 16 – 25, live in the South West and interested in the screen industries, we can support you.
BFI Film Academy offers opportunities for 16 – 25 year olds, anywhere in the UK, to get to know more about film and how to make a career in the screen industries. We offer a range of courses and events for those wanting to break into film or find out more about what is on offer.
Upcoming events
December Lab: Creative Post Production On A Budget
Join us for December Lab, where we’ll show you how to get creative with post-production without breaking the bank!
Get involved
Somerset Film: Short Film Commission 2024
With support from BFI Film Academy South West and Watershed, Somerset Film are pleased to announce we will be commissioning another young filmmaker to produce an original short film!
Make Shift
Make Shift is a space for 18-30 year old creatives to come together in the Pervasive Media Studio at Watershed on the first Tuesday evening of each month to network, get advice and work.
We’re here to help!
Watershed runs BFI Film Academy in the South West, open to those across the region from Cornwall to Gloucestershire to Hampshire. Check if you are based in the South West via the BFI Film Hub regional map here.
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