Short Courses in Filmmaking for Young People in the Region - Showroom Cinema/BFI Film Academy

Showroom Cinema/BFI Film Academy

What: Short courses in filmmaking for young people

When: dates in October and November (see below)

Where: Showroom Cinema (and other sites in the region)

Who: ages 16-19

The Yorkshire consortium for the BFI Film Academy Short Course Programme has been awarded £91,500 from the BFI to support the next generation of filmmakers across the region.

Over the coming year, 80 young people aged 16–19 (up to age 25 for recipients of an Education, Health and Care Plan - EHCP) from across Yorkshire and the Humber will gain invaluable hands-on experience in filmmaking, developing the practical skills, confidence, and industry insight to help them take the next steps into careers in the screen sector.

The BFI Film Academy Short Course Programme is part of a national initiative designed to widen access to screen skills training, ensuring young people from all backgrounds have the chance to explore careers in the creative industries. Participants are guided through the different phases of the filmmaking process by experienced tutors and industry experts who share their knowledge and industry insight. All courses are free to attend, bursaries for travel and childcare are also available and no previous filmmaking experience is necessary.

How to Apply

Young people aged 16–19 can now apply to take part in the courses across the region:

• Showroom Cinema, Sheffield

showroomcinema.org.uk/bfi-film-academy-short-courses

Course dates: 27 October – 2 November 2025, plus 8 – 9 November (post-production)

Application deadline: Midday, Sunday 28 September 2025

• Leeds Young Film (Leeds and Bradford)

https://www.leedsfilm.com/bfi-film-academy-leeds-and-bradford-4ww3

Course dates: 4 October – End of November 2025

Application deadline: Thursday 25 September 2025

• Reel Solutions, Scarborough

https://www.reelfilmmaking.com/bfi-film-academy-scarborough

Course dates: 24 October – 1 November 2025

Application deadline: Sunday 5 October 2025

Photo credit: Joe Horner.