



Bulldozer Films are proud to be the regional lead for the BFI Film Academy Short Courses in Wales.
If you are aged 16 – 19 and are interested in exploring a career in film & television, then we have the perfect courses for you!
This year, filmmaking short courses delivered by Bulldozer Films will take place in Cardiff, Swansea and Aberystwyth, with our partner, TAPE Music And Film, delivering a course in Llandudno. For information about attending the Llandudno course in North Wales, please follow this link: TAPE.

LOCATIONS & DATES
SWANSEA, University of Wales Trinity St David: 27th – 31st October 2025 (Wales Autumn Half Term)
CARDIFF, University of South Wales: 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th November 2025 (Weekends during November)
ABERYSTWYTH, Aberystwyth University: 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 29th November 2025 (Weekends during November)
Each course day will take place from 9.30am to 5.30pm.
What To Expect
During our short courses you will collaborate with other emerging filmmakers to produce your very own short films. You will also:
- Learn practical filmmaking skills through tailored masterclasses and technical workshops.
- Uncover tips and seek advice from industry professionals and established lecturers.
- Participate in sessions with industry-standard equipment and software.
- Broaden your understanding of career routes into the filmmaking industry.
- Build connections with likeminded individuals enabling future collaboration.
Eligibility
- You must be aged 16 to 19 years old throughout the entirety of your course.
- You must be a UK resident.
- You must have a passion or talent for filmmaking and an ambition to work in the screen industries.
- You must be able to commit to the entire duration of the course.
- You must not currently be at university or enrolled at university when the course starts.

Course Costs
The courses are FREE.
We offer bursaries for access needs; please contact michael@bulldozerfilms.co.uk for further information.
Application Deadline
30th September 2025, successful applicants will be notified by the 7th October 2025.
Questions
Any questions please contact: bulldozerfilms@hotmail.com | michael@bulldozerfilms.co.uk
Bulldozer Films is proud to be an NCFE approved Learning Centre.
Check out our previous work with our BFI Film Academy Students over on our YouTube Channel:
