BFI Film Academy Blackpool applications are now OPEN! We are looking for 10 young filmmakers and film fans aged 16-19 to take part in our BFI Film Academy 2024/25. This project will cover practical filmmaking skills, film theory, programming, distribution and certification.
We’re busy behind the scenes working to make this year’s Blackpool Film Festival our best yet, but to do that, we need your help.
With 2024 marking 10 years of BFF, and the expansion of our festival to various venues across Blackpool, we’re on the lookout for more volunteers to help us out.
We’re looking for powerful films of all genres and styles, which highlight important social issues such as climate change, LGBTQIA+ rights, gender equality and other subjects which impact the world we live in.
Aunty Social is looking for a Festival Development Coordinator to support the work of Blackpool Film Festival. This role is an entry-level position for a Fylde Coast-based aspiring film exhibition professional.
It's been a while, but we're still here! We've been busy behind the scenes as this year, we’re realising our long term goal to ‘spin out’ WGFF into Blackpool Film Festival (BFF), an independent town-wide organisation and multi-venue festival.
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