BFI NETWORK Shorts School, 24-27 February 2025
Welcome to BFI NETWORK Shorts School! A four day programme of talks dedicated to short filmmaking.
Over the course of the week, Shorts School participants will hear insights from BFI NETWORK-funded filmmakers and meet other creatives. Whether you’re working towards your first short or sixth, Shorts School is for emerging writers, directors & producers to explore case studies, creative process, navigating the industry with your short work.
There will be Q&A’s, roundtables, the chance to view short work that’s come through the Short Film Fund, as well as a networking session to meet peers and potential collaborators.
Our guest speaker line-up;
Monday 24 February
- 12pm: Zoë Morgan Chiswick, Director & Writer, and Michelle Fahrenheim, Writer, Producer & Actor, Out
- 1.30pm: Lois Tallulah, Filmmaker & Company Director of Shorties
Tuesday 25 February
- 1pm: Josh Feder, Director & Writer, Seekers
- 1pm: Hannah Bush Bailey, Film and Production Executive, Doc Society
Thursday 27 February
- 1pm: Networking and Roundtables session with Talent Executives, plus filmmakers from the week.
Timings may be subject to change.
FREE TO ATTEND! (all session will take place on Zoom)
Accessibility requirements - all Zoom sessions and recordings will have closed captions enabled. If there are any requirements you would like to discuss, please get in touch to see how best we can assist you.
NB: We recommend attending all sessions where possible, sessions will be recorded for those who sign up. Programme itinerary will be sent nearer the time.