Film Production with Foundation Year

Why Choose Us?

Unique Production Opportunities: Experience high-end practical production opportunities as part of the world-renowned Bournemouth Film School (accredited by CILECT and Screenskills).
Collaboration in Professional Workflows: Collaboration with actors, writers, costume designers and makeup 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 specialist skills.
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.

Cultivating Career-Ready Skills
BFS is famous for its network of graduates, who work together and look out for each other long after they have finished their studies. Our former students work on major studio productions and produce independent work large and small, winning Oscars and BAFTAs. Between your second and third year of study, you have the option of taking a 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 lays a strong foundation for postgraduate study and creates a launchpad for a creative career. Join us and unleash your potential as a filmmaker!

Foundation Year
If you feel you need some extra preparation before the full undergraduate degree experience, this Integrated Foundation Year (IFY) might be for you. The Bournemouth Film School IFY is for those who may not have the academic qualifications needed for admission onto the degree course or perhaps want the time and space to develop a foundation in core skills. After IFY, you will have a clearer understanding of your strengths, interests and ambitions.

Students enrolled on the IFY will be a part of a cohort with other students in IFY courses across the Bournemouth FilmSchool. Incorporating opportunities for you to work alongside your classmates, integrating opportunities for collaboration and fostering professional relationships to carry you throughout your degree and into your professional practice.

The Bournemouth Film School Foundation Year currently encompasses degrees in the following fields:

• BA (Hons) Acting

• BA (Hons) Animation Production

• BA (Hons) Costume

• BA (Hons) Creative Writing

• BA (Hons) Film Production

• BA (Hons) Makeup, Hair and Prosthetics

Coursework and practical work

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• ScreenSkills