BFI Documentary Residential 2024

The BFI Documentary Residential Academy is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet award winning filmmakers, network, learn practical filmmaking skills and produce a documentary that will be screened in front of friends and family. If you love documentary film then this is the course for you!

Course highlights

Masterclasses with high level industry professionals including the director of 'Odd One Out', the BBC 3 documentary about Jesy Nelson, Oscar winning director Orlando von Einsiedel and the award winning director of 'For Sama', Waad al-Kateab, plus many more.

A high mentor to participant ratio.

Practical skills workshops.

A screening of your film at a cinema.

Becoming part of the BFI Alumni with access to paid work experience opportunities and training.

Eligibility

You must be aged between 16-19 years on 21st January 2024.

You must be able to attend all the dates.

You must have a passion for documentary film.

You must NOT be at university.

You must be a resident of the UK.

No formal educational qualifications are needed.

Bursaries & Fees

This course is subsidised by the Department for Education; however, we do ask for a fee to contribute to the running of the course. The fee depends on your household income, and it includes accommodation and food. You will only need to bring some money for snacks if needed.

If your household income is less than £29,927 the course fee is: £0

If your household income is between £29,928 - £47,883 the course fee is: £50

If your household income is between £47,884 - £65,839 the course fee is: £140

If your household income is more than £65,840 the course fee is: £210

DO NOT LET FEES DETER YOU.

We will offer a bursary to any successful applicant who needs it. This can also include the cost of travel to and from the course.