Course summary

Why Choose Us? Unique Production Opportunities: Experience multiple high-end practical production opportunities as part of the world-renowned Bournemouth Film School (accredited by CILECT and Screenskills). Collaboration in Professional Workflows: Engage in collaboration with writers, makeup, and costume artists as part of a unique, fully integrated, production workflow that mirrors the specialist departments within industry. State-of-the-Art BFS Film Studio: Utilise our unrivalled BFS Film Studio complex, which spans over 20,000 square feet and has been used by the British Film Institute (BFI) for its own development programmes. Advanced Equipment and Facilities: Access a wide range of industry-standard digital and 16mm film cameras, along with extensive post-production facilities. Collaborative Opportunities with Industry Partners: You will have opportunities to work with graduates and industry partners through our groundbreaking BFS Funding Futures scheme. Enhanced Employment Prospects: Boost your employment prospects with our embedded certified training covering key specialisms within film production. Celebrated Alumni: Follow in the footsteps of Edgar Wright (Baby Driver, Shaun of the Dead), Simon Beaufoy (Slumdog Millionaire, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire), Nick Rowland (Calm with Horses), and Molly Manning Walker (How to Have Sex), amongst many others. What To Expect Bournemouth Film School (BFS) has transformed passionate individuals into job-ready graduates for over 60 years. On the BA (Hons) Film Production course, you’ll bring your original ideas to life on the big screen. Immerse yourself in a curriculum that mirrors the dynamism of the film industry, equipping you with the essential skills and attributes for exciting roles within this rapidly developing field. Team working is at the heart of your journey. You'll work together with talented collaborators throughout the creative process—developing imaginative concepts, realising captivating designs, and mastering the intricacies of screenwriting, producing, production design, sound, cinematography, editing, and directing. Our unique learning model places students in real-world production settings, allowing aspiring filmmakers to work closely with actors, makeup and costume artists. You’ll gain a broad understanding of filmmaking while developing specialist knowledge of various roles and their unique skill sets. Our hands-on experience boosts employability, targeting industry skills gaps and nurturing both practical knowledge and individual resilience. Reflecting the Arts University’s ethos, this course emphasises practical learning within a supportive academic environment. Alongside practical filmmaking, you’ll study cinema in breadth and depth, exploring fiction and non-fiction, experimental and commercial filmmaking, enriching your knowledge of film culture and deepening your artistic exploration. Professional Placement Between your second and third year of study, you have the option of taking a Professional Placement Year. You take charge of securing your own placement, with guidance from your course team. Opting for this path will boost your industry experience and skills while you continue your studies. Choosing this option now does not tie you into taking the Professional Placement Year. Once you're here and studying with us, the course team will discuss the placement options with you. The Future Starts Here In 2025, BFS will embark on a significant expansion, reimagining possibilities within the screen industry. This initiative, along with our BFS Funding Futures program, will enhance education, industry partnerships, and creativity, ensuring you are at the forefront of the evolving landscape. Our program also lays a strong foundation for postgraduate study and offers certified training across specialisms. Join us and unleash your potential as a filmmaker!