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BFI Film Academy

We deliver events, projects and oppor­tun­ities for young filmmakers aged 16 – 25 across Wales, as the regional partner for the BFI Film Academy.

These are all about helping you learn more about film, find your creative voice and start your career in the screen industry.

Here are just some of the things we offer throughout the year:

  • Short film showcases to present your work on the big screen
  • Networking events to build your contacts
  • Masterclasses and mentoring from industry professionals
  • Grants to fund new micro budget shorts
  • Special screenings with guest introductions and Q&As
  • Programming support if you’d like to curate and/or host your own film events

If you have any questions or would like to know more, please email filmacademy@chapter.org.

  • What is Chapter?

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  • Cinema

    Find your new favourite film or rediscover a classic, and experience cinema like nowhere else.

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  • Film Hub Wales

    Film Hub Wales aims to bring more films, to more people, in more places around Wales. Chapter is proud to be the Film Hub lead organisation for Wales.