Welcome to BFI NETWORK Shorts School! A four day Lab dedicated to the moving image, in the short form.

Over the course of a 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 early level writers, directors & producers to explore case studies, creative process, navigating the industry with your short work, and everything you need to know about applying to the BFI NETWORK Short Film Fund which will reopen in 2023.

Guest speakers include:

• Isher Sahota, writer & director (Goodnight Henry)
• Jamie MacDonald, producer (Goodnight Henry)
• Aminder Virdee, writer, director's attachment and consultant (My Eyes Are Up Here)
• Arthur Meek, writer (My Eyes Are Up Here)
• Nathan Morris, director (My Eyes Are Up Here)
• Toby Wharton, writer & director (Held)
• Marco Alessi, writer & director (The Bower)