16-19yr olds wanted for BFI Film Academy Network Programme delivered by Cinemagic
Cinemagic is delighted to announce the delivery of another BFI Film Academy Network Programme in 2018/19 and we welcome interested 16 - 19 year olds to apply!
Over the last 5 years, 20 talented filmmakers per year from Northern Ireland were selected from a wide-pool of applicants and awarded places on the BFI Film Academy Network programme delivered by Cinemagic. The programme equips young filmmakers, passionate about film, with the knowledge, skills, insight, confidence and practical training to help lay strong foundations for their pursuit of a career in the film industry.
In addition to the industry and skills training and access to top professionals, the participants worked in groups to make short films which they showcased in Belfast and some films were also screened at Cinemagic Los Angeles and other festivals. A number of past-participants in the programme have been involved in a series of exciting projects since their involvement and some of our outstanding students were awarded places at the prestigious NFTS & Scottish Residential courses over the last 5 years.
Cinemagic were delighted when two past young filmmakers Siona Davis and Lori Brown from this course were selected to participate in the prestigious Future Film Skills programme at Pinewood Studios last summer where they secured Trainee Positions on the new Star Wars film. Past-participants from this Academy have also gone on to secure positions on Game of Thrones, BBC, Disney and with Red Bull to name but a few.
The BFI Film Academy Network Programme delivered by Cinemagic will offer another impressive range of masterclasses, Cinemagic Juries, on-set film training and access to top industry professionals throughout the course.
Please note that applicants must be available on ALL academy dates:
Saturday 29th September 10am – 6pm
Saturday 13th October 10am – 6pm
Saturday 20th October 10am – 4pm
Sunday 21st October 10am – 4pm
Wednesday 31st October and Thursday 1st November – Group 1 Filming
Friday 2nd November and Saturday 3rd November – Group 2 Filming
Tuesday 6th November 5.30pm – 8.30pm
Saturday 8th December 10am – 4pm
Saturday 26th January 10am – 4pm
Please note if applicants are attending University during the BFI Film Academy course they are not eligible to apply.
TO APPLY please download the application HERE and email to [email protected]
The closing date for applications is Noon on 7th September 2018. Shortlisted applicants will be called for interview on on 12th and 13th September 2018.