Industry Links
How do you get those all important connections?
How do you actually get a job working in the media industry?
It's all about getting yourself out there and applying for the opportunities around you. Interested in journalism, camera work, directing, performing, working at the BBC? Scroll through the industry links below as there really are opportunities out there right now!
Fancy gaining experience in the film industry? Want the opportunity to direct? Act? Animate? Operate cameras? Work as part of a creative team? Meet industry experts? Then this really is the most amazing opportunity for you to apply for.
We have had several students over the years who have gained places on the BFI courses including: Faith Clarke, Ellie Sedlen, Tanya Hanlon, Abdoulani Bulaleh, Jack Lowe, Sumaya Hassan-Murphy and James McCabe. Take a look at some of the documentaries and short films that they produced:
BFI Bristol is the perfect opportunity for you to gain an insight into the industry while you are studying. Click on the images above to take you directly to the website and application process.
As a BFI film Academy Bristol student you get:
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Hands on filmmaking experience to develop practical knowledge and skills as part of a team, supported by film professionals.
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The chance to explore your own creative ideas in a friendly and dynamic environment.
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Support to gain an NCFE level 2 qualification in ‘Preparing to Work in the Film Industry’ along with career advice and further opportunities.
Interested in journalism?
Rife and Free Style are both online magazines for young people BY YOUNG PEOPLE!
Rife Magazine is made by the young people of Bristol for the young people of Bristol.
It’s a magazine covering arts, culture, social issues, politics, music film through lists, videos, essays, articles and many gifs.
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Likewise, FREE STYLE are an unrestricted space curated by young people promoting creators, innovators, activists etc. Share what you’re up to on the Freestyle Bristol platform and join the community of contributors.
Got something to say? Pitch an idea to the editors.
Just click on the images to take you to the sites.
ARE YOU A BUDDING PHOTOGRAPHER?
Aims
This competition aims to encourage young people to:
• Experiment with photography
• Show interpretation of their chosen topic
• Express their ideas through the medium of photography