After previous success with the first BFI Film Academy for East Midlands youngsters, the University of Lincoln will run the course for another two years.
The academy, hosted by University of Lincoln’s School of Media and CfBT Education Services, lets aspiring young film-makers learn from industry experts in order to develop skills and ambition required for a career regardless of background.
Participants learn professional techniques, equipment and technologies, and develop an increased understanding of the history, theory and criticism of British and World Cinema.
They also get to create their own short film and have the chance to apply for an intensive course with the National Film and Television School.
The University was one of just a few organisation approved to run the nine-week course, and it has now been offered a further two years by The British Film Institute’s Academy Network.
Applications are now being accepted for the next East Midlands BFI Film Academy, starting November 2.
To apply, applicants must be aged between 16-19, and must send their application back before September 30.
Sarah Barrow, Head of the University of Lincoln’s School of Media, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to be hosting our second BFI Film Academy.
“It is fantastic to be able to offer young people valuable experience of such an exciting industry, and being awarded academy status for the next two years represents the Lincoln School of Media’s growing reputation as a centre of excellence for film education and training.
“We are also pleased to be able to involve some of our existing students in the programme, so that they can pass on the benefit of their own experiences – it will be an extremely valuable experience for everyone involved.”
Robert Pitman of CfBT Education Services said: “The second and third BFI Film Academies hosted by ourselves and the Lincoln School of Media will offer fantastic opportunities for young people across the region to develop their skills and connect with one of the most vibrant and dynamic sectors within the creative industry.”
For more information or an application form for the BFI Film Academy in Lincoln, email [email protected]
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We are saddened to report that a 27-year-old man has lost his life in a road traffic collision today (2nd December).
We were called shortly after 7pm to reports of a road traffic collision involving a motorcycle at Station Road, Tydd Gote. Despite the efforts of medical staff, the man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
The A1101 was closed at around 7:40pm.
We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact us immediately. If you were driving in the area at the time and captured dashcam footage, we would like to hear from you. There are a number of ways to get in touch.
By calling 101 quoting incident 346 of today’s date.
We are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on the A1.
Officers received reports of a two-vehicle collision at 5:41pm involving a black BMW X5 and a silver Citroen C5.
The driver of the BMW sustained minor injuries and the driver of the Citroen sustained serious injuries. Both were taken to hospital.
| Photo: RSM Photography
| Photo: RSM Photography
The A1 remains closed in both directions while emergency services are dealing with the incident.
We would like to hear from you if you witnessed the collision or were driving in the area at the time and captured dashcam footage. If you can help, there are a number of ways you can get in touch.
By calling 101 quoting incident 304 of today’s date.
Children at a Lincoln school were treated to a PE session led by Team GB medallist Sam Oldham.
The pupils at Lincoln Carlton Academy were specially selected by Persimmon Homes South Yorkshire to enjoy the unique training session as part of the housebuilder’s partnership with Team GB.
Gymnast Sam Oldham, who won a team bronze medal at the London 2012 Olympic Games, was guest of honour at the school where the pupils completed a warmup session, an obstacle as well as admire his medal and Olympic torch.
Year 1 teacher, Leah Catten said: “It has been wonderful to welcome Sam to our school. We aim to give each child the best start in life so they can succeed with confidence and Sam’s inspiring session helped the children to understand that anything is possible, if you work hard.
“He talked about uncovering his own potential and that’s what we want for our pupils. He has been absolutely wonderful, and the children were amazed by his back flip.”
Sam said: “It was wonderful to be working with the children.
“It feels great to give back at the end of my career. I am approaching my final chapter, but these guys are just starting out.
“I never had an athlete come to my school to talk about the amazing things sport can do for you, so hopefully the kids will feel really inspired today to get into sport because it is so important for their mental and physical health – maybe some of them could even be Lincolnshire Olympians of the future.”
Alastair Hart, sales director of Persimmon Homes South Yorkshire, added: “The school is not far from our Greetwell Fields development, and we are always keen to support the communities where we are building.”
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