6th BFIFUTURE

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16 – 18 February

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filmmakersThe ultimate film

weekend packed with screenings,workshops

and masterclasses

‘A brilliant stepping stone for any budding filmmaker’Joe Cornish (Attack the Block)

Join us for the ultimate film weekend packed with screenings, workshops and masterclasses specially tailored for 15–25 year olds with a passion for watching and creating films.

This year each day will follow a different theme, Saturday will focus on fiction, Sunday is all aboutanimation and on Monday we’ll be exploring documentary. There’ll be sessions for all levels and abilities, from beginners through to advanced, with plenty of networking opportunities with industry professionals.

You’ll be able to choose the sessions that are right for you, whether you’re interested in writing, producing, acting or you just want a broad introduction to filmmaking.

See the full three-day programme inside.

Saturday 16 FebruaryFiction

12 noon SESSIon

VEnUE LEVEL

Future Film

Fiction Awards

Showcasing this year’s top fiction shortsNFT3

StringsScreening of the BIFA award-winning film

plus Q&A with writer/ director Rob Savage

NFT2

Collective Filmmaking Tips on networking and creative

collaboration from IdeasTap

Studio

Write First, Think Later kick-start your first feature-length screenplay Blue Room

Introduction to

Sound Editing and ADR

Sound design and mixing to Foley and ADR LS1

Mobile MoviesLearn the art of moviemaking on your phone LS2

2PM SESSIon

Channel 4 Presents

Youngers

A preview of the new E4 drama series set in

the uk urban music scene followed by a Q&A

NFT3

Bafta-Nominated

Fiction Shorts

Nominated live action shorts from

the British Academy Film Awards

NFT2

The Credit CrunchA discussion about the range of roles available

to you in the film industry with WFTV

Studio

The Writers’ Couch

Pitching Experience

Explore the development process and

how to pitch your feature film ideas

Blue Room

using Colour to Tell a Story A masterclass in the fine art of colour grading

with NFTS

LS1

Creating Fearhow to create chilling moments in your films

with Euroscript

LS2

4PM SESSIon

My Brother the Devil Award-winning feature followed by a Q&A

with debut director Sally El hosaini and cast

NFT3

Future Film Fiction

Short Film Selection

A selection of the best short films submitted

to this year’s festival

NFT2

The Actor/Director

Relationship

RADA provides an insight into how actors

and directors work together on set

Studio

Acting for ComedyExplore different acting techniques

from improvisation to clowning

Blue Room

kinetic NetworkingMaximise your development as a filmmaker

through networking

LS1

Developing

Your Short Script

Script writing masterclass for short films

with Euroscript

LS2

All our sessions are open to everyone, but we have picked out a few using the colours below to help you find the sessions that are right for you:

Try Me – a taster for beginners Step Up – develop your existing skills Career Ladder – move into the industry

Sunday 17 FebruaryAnimation

12 noon SESSIon

VEnUE LEVELMade by MoMoCo Expert insight into TV title sequence creation NFT2Ident Masterclass and Live Pitch Competition

Introduction to on-screen moving idents with Redbee Media StudioAnimated Random Acts Animated highlights from Channel 4’s Random Acts with Animate Projects Blue RoomVFX Careers Masterclass Start your career in visual effectsLibraryBrickin’ It!

The YouTube Phenomenon of Lego Animation LS1Where Are We? Creating story worlds with The Script Factory LS2ParaNorman

Screening and Q&A with director Sam Fell NFT12PM SESSIonBAFTA-Nominated Animation Shorts

Nominated animated shorts from the British Academy Film Awards NFT3Studio AkAPeek into the inner workings of an award winning studio NFT2Independent Animated Feature Film ProductionAnimation Producer Ramsay McBean discusses the key steps in animation film production

StudioAccelerate Animation Exploring creative career opportunities for animators with Animate ProjectsBlue RoomVFX Careers Masterclass A second chance to find out how to start your career in visual effects LibraryVoices and Sound in Animation

Working with actors and sound designers to bring animation to life LS1Small Scale, Big Thinking A masterclass in lighting for animation with NFTS LS24PM SESSIonFuture Film Animation Short Film Selection

Showcasing the future of animation NFT2Simon’s Cat Masterclass Simon Tolfield talks about creating his hit YouTube animation StudioLiving Your Life at 25 Frames Per SecondTop animators talk about life after graduation, an underWire and Animate Projects collaboration

Blue RoomI Am Legend? Selling Yourself

Top tips on pimping your CV and online presence to ensure you stand out with WFTVLibraryIntroduction to

After Effects A practical VFX workshop utilising After Effects software LS1Super8 Stop Frame Animation Exploration of Super 8 film with N.o.W.here Lab LS2Future Film Animation Awards

Screening of this year’s top animated shorts NFT3

Monday 18 February Documentary

12 noon SESSIon

VEnUE LEVEL

Future Film

Documentary Awards

Screening of this year’s top documentary shorts NFT3

We Are Poets

plus Q&A

Award winning film about young people

participating in a spoken word competitionNFT2

The Future of Documentary

and its Role in Society

Explore the role ethics play in making a good film Studio

Enter the New Breed Live magazine meets the young documentary

makers switching up the genre

Blue Room

Choosing Music for

Your Documentary

Match the right music and soundscapes to

your documentary

LS1

Finding Your Story Identify your story and find the right

approach with IdeasTap

LS2

2PM SESSIon

Doc Next presents –

Labber Blabber

Spotlight on talented documentary makers

from the BFI Doc Next programme

NFT3

Future Film Short

Documentary SelectionA round-up of our favourite documentary shorts NFT2

Introduction to Impact

Distribution with BRITDoCFind out about this new and exciting approach

to exhibition and distribution

Studio

Community Documentary

Making with Media Trusthow to find and shape compelling community

stories – from concept to broadcast

Blue Room

Mini Docs

(on Your Phone)

Perfect the art of mobile documentary

moviemaking

LS1

how to Get Ahead in Docs Make the most of your skills

in documentary making

LS2

4PM SESSIon

Becoming YouTube highlights from the hit internet show and

Q&A with Director Benjamin Cook and guestsNFT3

one Mile AwayScreening and Q&A with award-winning

filmmaker Penny Woolcock

NFT2

Funders, Fans

and Followers

Explore funding for documentaries in

both traditional and radical new ways

Studio

The Art of Interviewing and

Presenting in DocumentaryThe next Louis Theroux, Michael Moore

and Morgan Spurlock please stand up!

Blue Room

Sound Recording

with NFTS

The creative and technical challenges and

rewards of sound aquisition for documentariesLS1

Pitch Perfect

with Mosaic Films

Practical tips for pitching your documentary

project

LS2

Also check out the… Drop-in Script Clinic 16:00 – 18:00 daily, Foyer with Euroscript Student Design daily, Foyer Initiative ExhibitionBloggers’ Corner 12:00 – 17:00 daily, FoyerBAFTA Networking Drinks 18:00 daily, Blue Room (19–25 ticket holders only, subject to capacity)

Day Pass £10 (£5 15–18)Buy a pass for any one day and attend three sessions, one from each time slot

Weekend Pass £20 (£10 15–18)Enjoy access to all three days of the festival and choose three sessions on each day

Tickets 020 7928 3232 bfi.org.uk/futurefilm

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Visual concept by Michael Langdon as part of the BFI Future Film Festival student design initiative.