"I found the BFI film Academy to be a great experience to meet new, like- minded people and further grow my technical knowledge of filmmaking. Throughout the week we managed to create, script, plan, shoot and edit a short film in small groups. We received excellent advice and masterclasses from several different experts from various fields within production."

Jack | Yeovil

"I feel it has benefited me greatly as universities that I am applying to for filmmaking courses want to see a portfolio of work and this is a great thing to show them. As well as that, it's a great activity to talk about in my personal statement."

Finley | Yeovil

Course dates: 11/18/25/26 January 1/2/8 February 2020

Location: THE ENGINE ROOM, BRIDGWATER 

Times: 10am - 5pm daily

The cost to participate in the BFI Film Academy delivered by Somerset Film is £25. But if you will struggle to pay the course fee, don’t be put off as you will be able to indicate this once you are accepted on the course and this fee can be waived. Lunch and refreshments will be provided as will all materials/equipment. The Academy is open to all abilities and support can be arranged for those who may need a helping hand to take part.  Bursaries will also be made available if you require assistance with travel, child care or other costs. Please note that unfortunately the Academy is not available for students who are attending university at the time of the course.

To apply complete an online application form by midday on Monday 16th December 2019. We have limited places so please answer the questions on the form as fully as possible as this will help us to decide who will get a place. Make sure you keep the dates in your diary until you hear from us. If you require or would prefer a printed application form then do let us know.

A number of our BFI Film Academy alumni who successfully completed the course with Somerset Film have since gone on to launch their own careers in film; some are working within the industry, others are carrying out further studies and we have also had students attend the prestigious National Film and Television schools (NFTS) residential Academy.

You can view some of the previous masterclasses, which have included speakers such as editors Niven Howie (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels) and Emmy award-winning Jason Porthouse here along with work created by previous participants.