The British Film Institute Regional Film Academies

Beta FilmWorks is a consortium of Leeds based organisations made up of Access Moving Image, Leeds Young Film, NE Leeds City Learning Centre and is led by Reel Solutions.

The aim of the project is to identify and engage with talented young people between the ages of 16-19 across West, North and East Yorkshire and invite them to participate in a new, groundbreaking new film learning programme.

The programme will include access to film industry professionals, a ‘hands on’ look at film production, the opportunity to develop film critique skills, visits to independent cinemas and devising & delivering a session at the 14th Leeds Young Film Festival taking place at Easter 2013.

The programme is structured around working towards the Silver Arts Award and supported throughout by on-line learning and face to face modules. During February half-term the students will have a week of intensive training in Leeds to acquire skills in screenwriting and film production.

Beta FilmWorks are inviting an online application from 16-19 year olds who already are involved and engaged with film and who wish to develop skills and enhance future employment prospects by taking part in this unique event.

The deadline is Friday 11th Jan 2013 at 5pm and the successful applicants will be informed on Monday 14th Jan 2013 in order to ready to start in the New Year on Saturday 19th Jan 2013.

Details and the application process can be found at http://betafilmworks.org