We are searching for 16-19 who would like to make and star in your own film?

The award-winning Beacon Hill Arts BFI Film Academy offers talented young people (aged 16-19) with learning disabilities, autism and additional needs the chance to learn all about film-making and make and star in their own short film. 

Young people learn how to create scripts and storyboards, use the camera and record sound, act onscreen, shoot a film on location, edit it and create an original music soundtrack to add to their final masterpiece. 

There are 12 places available now! 

To be considered for a place, the young person must attend one of Beacon Hill Arts TASTER and SELECTION sessions. The two sessions will be held on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th October 2016.

To BOOK A FREE PLACE and find our more, visit: www.beaconhillarts.org.uk or contact Michelle Fox, Head of Programme. If you have any questions, contact 0191 580 7000 or michelle@beaconhillarts.org.uk

The Beacon Hill Arts BFI Film Academy starts on Sun 27 Nov 2016 and takes place every Sunday (excluding Christmas and New Year) up until the February half-term (workshops run from 10am-3pm). All workshops are in Newcastle.

Please note; if you have already taken part in a previous Beacon Hill Arts BFI Film Academy we are unable to offer you a place.