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At Bournemouth Film School we are creating the next generation of moving image storytellers, technical specialists and craftspeople.
One of the oldest film schools in the UK, with nine courses across all the major filmmaking skills, we make up the largest film school outside of London. Bournemouth Film School is committed to providing its graduating students with more than just a degree – we also help them develop the necessary skills and experience to excel in their chosen industry. |
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By reflecting the collaborative nature of the film industry, where disciplines come together to create incredible work, we’ve created an environment where students produce award-winning films and go on to become some of the industry’s biggest names.
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Whether from Film, VFX, Animation, Costume or Make-up our alumni sit in every major studio both in the UK and internationally. Throughout the year we work with our industry partners to ensure that our programmes are state of the art, and to help us deliver the content of our courses.
Annually we invite our Industry and Talent Partners to our screenings and showcase events, to provide feedback and headhunt the next generation of talent. |
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with a Graduate Premiere at London's BFI Southbank |
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Nick Rowland debut feature comes to
NETFLIX
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Nick Rowland's debut feature film 'Calm with Horses' will be available on Netflix from October 26th. The film was nominated for the prestigious Sutherland Award at last year's BFI London Film Festival, where the festival also saw the film's European premiere. Nick studied directing at AUB and his graduation film 'Dancing in the Ashes' went on to a successful film festival circuit and critical acclaim.
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Bournemouth Film School join jury for
International Film Festival Iris Prize
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A number of students and alumni joined BFS Industry Liaison on the International Feature Film Jury for the 2020 Iris Prize LGBT+ Film Festival in October. Our Industry Liaison joined the live awards show to present some of the awards.
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Octavia Spencer & Riz Ahmed join new Michael Pearce film 'Invasion' |
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Riz Ahmed and Octavia Spencer have joined sci-fi thriller project Invasion, the second feature film from alumnus Michael Pearce.
Pearce won the BAFTA for Outstanding Debut at the 2019 Awards ceremony for his film Beast. Amazon Studios have acquired the rights to the film, which hopes to start production this year. |
Alumni create short film exploring institutionalised racism in UK policing |
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Alumnus Harry Jackson directs this new short 'Stop and Search', which features a role reversal of police and two black men, inspired by a statistic that in the UK you are ten times more likely to be stopped and searched if you are black.
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Iris on the Move
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The world-renowned LGBT+ film festival returned to campus for the second time, following a successful inaugural year in 2019. The festival showcased a number of short film programmes, three preview feature film screenings, reception events, pop-up art gallery, filmmaker Q&As and a seminar on 'Queer Spaces, Queer Voices' by BFS academic staff.
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Industry Day 2020
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The second annual Industry Day for final year Film Production students took place at the BFI Southbank in January 2020. The day included a panel of industry professionals (including BAFTA-nominated alumna Myriam Raja), an alumni networking event and a special Q&A with British producing heavyweight Stephen Woolley, hosted by Edith Bowman.
CIick the button below to watch our panel and Q&A event, see event pictures or listen to our podcast coverage. |
Michael Pearce wins Outstanding Debut
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