hello all,

this saturday will be the screening day for your short films and a critical point in your academy training.

after this point, we will no longer be meeting with you, but please continue to work on your potfolios so that we can submit you for the qualification. you’ve worked so hard and it would be a shame to let go when you’ve come so close. remember, if you’re struggling, please email me or Sam as we are here to help you.

the modules to be completed this week pertain to personal progression and routes into the industry.

2.3       Outline the potential progression routes into the film industry and wider sector

What have you learned about potential progression routes into film and connected creative industries? Research the following routes:

Apprenticeships

Entry-level jobs

Studying at university

Online opportunities (e.g. entering competitions, sharing work, networking)

Film festivals

BFI Film Academy progression (residential courses, BAFTA mentoring and Future Skills)

Personal Progression Plan

What areas/ specialisms in creative media would you like to work in?

Would you like to further study film / creative media?

What courses interest you? Give reasons

Which local media companies would you be interested in working with? Give reasons

What are the options for making your own content?

What would you make and how?

What are the options for funding and distribution?

What networks will you join?

What do you hope to gain from these networks?

Are there other opportunities you are interested in?

What are your next steps?

Learning from Masterclasses

(It’s worth briefing the industry speaker in terms of giving detail about their role and their personal progression.)

Industry Speaker:

What is their job? What does it involve?

How did they start working in film/media?

What have they done in their career?

What have you learnt about working in film/media?

What opportunities for your own progression have you found out about?