hi BFI Film Academy class of 2023!

here are the questions to be completed as part of your NCFE qualification for the first week of BFI Film Academy. we don’t expect you to know loads about film at this point! you can be honest and treat this as a journal for your filmmaking career to show how you develop over the duration of this short course.

1.1       Describe areas for development in your current knowledge, understanding and skills 

This needs to be completed at the beginning of the course and again at the end of the course.  It can be completed as a blog or vlog provided you answer the prompt questions.

• What is your current knowledge and understanding of film?  (For example: watching film, reviewing, photography, making your own films, Youtube channel, film or media course, work experience)
• Do you have specific areas of interest or skills in filmmaking?
• Include links to film work, photos, music etc.
• What role(s) would you see yourself taking on your Academy film?
• What do you hope to gain from the BFI Film Academy?
• How would you like to improve your skills or knowledge of film? Give reasons.
• Do you have plans to further study and work in film?

as with every week, please also record the date and answer the following 4 questions for your production diary (unless you are choosing to do a more extensive diary about the shoot weekend instead)

• What did you do?
• What have you learnt?
• How have you worked with others?
• What do you need to develop?

do let me know if you need any help with this, or pop in to one of our Wednesday drop-in sessions!