BFI Film Academy Alumni Programme in partnership with BAFTA
Since 2013, BAFTA has provided alumni of the BFI Film Academy programme tailor-made access to industry professionals through online masterclasses, career surgeries across the UK, and one-to-one mentoring.
Mentors include cinematographer Violetta D'Agata (Ibiza: The Silent Movie), producer Dan Winch (A Very English Scandal, Quiz), production designer May Davies (Swallows & Amazons, People Just Do Nothing), writer/director Myriam Raja (Azaar), writer Chris Chibnall (Doctor Who, Broadchurch), sound designer Cassandra Rutledge (Dumbo, Call the Midwife) and foley mixer Jemma Riley-Tolch (Bohemian Rhapsody, Paddington).
Applications are now closed and will re-open in early 2024
BAFTA/Chris Payne
BAFTA/Chris Payne
BAFTA/Chris Payne
BAFTA/Chris Payne
The BFI Film Academy aims to help train and inspire the next generation of British filmmakers, supporting talented and committed young people aged 18-22 to develop the commercial and cultural knowledge and skills to help make a career in film and reality.
The mentorship programme is incredible! My mentor has given me the most wonderful advice and helped to put a strong focus on my career path. I feel a lot more confident in where I’m heading, and very excited for what’s to come!
BFI Film Academy alumni with their BAFTA mentors

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Having this opportunity has been and will be beneficial to my future career in Film/TV. It's helped me to become more confident in building connections in the industry and made me even more excited to learn. Would definitely recommend!
