The Showroom Cinema has opened applications for its 2026 BFI Film Academy Residential in Film Archive & Curation and 2026 BFI Film Academy: Film Programming Specialist Course. The courses are free and open to anyone based in the UK who is aged 16–19 years old on the first day of the course.    Film Programming Specialist … Continue reading Applications open for 2026 BFI Film Academy →

BFI Film Academy's Specialist Programming Residential for 16–19-year-old film fans starts on Monday 28 July 2025. A fantastic opportunity has just opened up to attend a BFI Film Academy specialist course in Cinema Programming for the indie cinema circuit consisting of a one-week residential stay in Sheffield (28 July - 3 August) with daily workshops … Continue reading BFI Film Academy’s residential for young people starts 28 July →

Showroom Cinema is looking for film enthusiasts aged 16-19 for its BFI Film Academy Specialist Residential in Film Curation and Archiving. The BFI Specialist Film Curation and Archiving Residential will be hosted by the BFI Film Academy over the duration of a week (17-23 February 2025) at The Showroom Cinema in Sheffield. By taking part … Continue reading Applications open for BFI Film Academy Specialist Residential in Film Curation and Archiving →

The BFI Film Academy is a free training scheme for young people aged 16-19 who are not currently enrolled in University.  Over the ten-week programme, running on Saturdays from 6 November to 1 February, masterclasses in acting, directing, screenwriting, producing, camera, editing, sound and cinematography will take place. It is an ideal course for young … Continue reading BFI Film Academy’s free film training scheme starts in November →