The BFI want to recruit 16-25 year olds for a free intensive 4-day documentary training lab in London, during the BFI London Film Festival this October. They’re especially interested in applications from backgrounds under-represented within the film industry…
Jump into an intense four day Lab of screenings, case studies, talks and practical workshops to discover hands-on how a professional documentary producer/director works. Taught by experienced filmmakers, plus some of the UK’s most exciting documentary makers with new films in the 56th BFI London Film Festival.
Over the four days you will explore an original idea for a documentary and learn what the core elements of pre-production are. These elements will include:
The Lab presents these core elements of pre-production in the context of the UK documentary production sector and different types of documentary. Via the key roles of producer and director, it looks at how good pre-production can lay the foundation for successful production; also identifying further training and experience that participants might choose to develop their skills.
The Lab is free of charge
Location: BFI Southbank, London (near Waterloo Station)
Dates: 4 days, Saturday 13 – Tuesday 16 October 2012
Time: 10:00-16:00 (Sat, Sun, Mon), 10:00-18:00 (Tues)
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Nearest tube – Elephant & Castle underground station (Northern and Bakerloo lines).
Nearest Railway Station – Elephant & Castle
Buses from Elephant and Castle – ask bus driver for Burgess Park. Bus numbers: 12, 171, 148, 176, 68, 484, 42, 40, 45