SEE YOURSELF IN THE CREDITS

‘One of the most brilliant things I have done… it’s set me on the path for university’ 

‘…a very valuable, interesting and exciting experience that provided me with more knowledge about the practical side of filmmaking but also about the wider creative sector.’

‘BFI Film Academy just let me as a young British Muslim woman come and take part and welcomed me.’

‘The best experience for a young person who wants to lead diversity changes in the film industry. The BFI has given us the opportunity to show that people of colour can make a difference.’

Whether you want to take your very first steps or improve the skills you already have, our courses and opportunities are completely practical and include:

• Hands-on experience of working with professional cameras, sound and editing gear

• Working alongside and learning from film and TV industry professionals

• Understanding the wide range of job roles behind the camera and beyond

• Getting year round support, training and on-set opportunities 

• Access to events such as Coast to Credits which continue to share information and help you build and grow your network

Reel Filmmaking is our film production training arm within Reel Solutions. We love all things film, TV and beyond and are always excited by new technologies which help change the future of our industry. We want our industry to be diverse and accessible to everyone and believe the next generation of filmmakers should come from all walks of life. We offer training programmes and taster courses to support you to build your individual career path through trying out new creative skills, gaining the right contacts and knowledge. If you have a passion for film, TV and visual storytelling, we are here to help you get hands-on experience, make industry connections, and take your first steps. We offer a year-long wraparound programme of support to help you kickstart your career and connect with local industry. 

BFI Film Academy is a free, UK-wide training programme for 16-25 year olds looking to get started in the film and TV industry funded by the UK Government and National Lottery.  Reel Solutions has delivered BFI Film Academy practical filmmaking courses since the programme began in 2011 and has delivered these annually across a range of locations including Leeds, Bradford, Scarborough and Chester. We were the first BFI Film Academy in the UK to focus on Virtual Reality (VR), Virtual Production and 360° filmmaking back in 2016 and delivered BFI Film Clubs in Scarborough and Bradford.