Break Into Film

The BFI Film Academy prepares 16-19-year olds to work in the film and screen industries.

If you are 16-19 years old and passionate about film, this is an opportunity for you to get hands-on experience with likeminded people. You will learn key craft roles from industry mentors including camera, sound recording, production design and editing. You will then become a film production crew, working together in departments to create a short film under industry standard conditions.


The course is perfect for those looking at how to build a career within the film and screen industries. A key part of this personal development includes gaining the NCFE Level 2 qualification ‘Preparing to Work in the Film Industry’, which gives a wealth of insight into the skills required for the industry, as well as outlining key next steps you can take after completion of the course.


The course is also completely free, lunches will be provided and we always have an abundance of snacks on offer! Bursaries are also available for those who require assistance with travel costs.

Who?

You must:

  • Be 16-19 Years Old on the first day of the course
  • Live in Glasgow, Dunbartonshire, Inverclyde, Lanarkshire, or Renfrewshire 
  • UK resident
  • NOT currently enrolled at University or at University when the course starts
  • Have NOT previously taken part in a BFI Film Academy course

Where?

Our programme is delivered from GMAC Film, 5th Floor, Trongate 103, G1 5HD in Glasgow. See access info here.

When?

This years short course will take place on the following dates:

September 2024 – 21st, 27th, 28th

October 2024 – 5th, 11th, 12th, 19th, 26th, 30th

November 2024 – 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

December 2024 – 7th, 14th

January 2025 – 11th  

Sessions will take place from 10:30am to 5pm, with a longer shooting day which will be confirmed during delivery.

Additional online sessions may be arranged during delivery for weekday evenings – but will be confirmed during delivery.

Applications are now closed.

Applications for our BFI Film Academy 24/25 short course are now closed.

If you are interested in future projects like this, please get in touch with us at youth@gmacfilm.com

Watch some of our BFI Film Academy Films here: