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Develop real-world film programming skills with the people shaping UK cinema exhibition! There's one week left to apply for the BFI Film Academy: Film Programming Specialist Course! Featuring specialist talks and mentoring from professionals across distribution, festivals, exhibition and film journalism, this is your chance to learn how the industry works. 📽️ BFI Film Academy: Film Programming Specialist Course 🔗 https://bit.ly/4oH2Yrq Delivered in partnership with Reclaim the Frame, this year’s speaker lineup features: Bryony Forde (Altitude Distribution) Hannah Strong (Little White Lies) Isy Barrs (TogetherFilms) Jaq Chell (Cinema for All) Joy Hunter (BIFA) Manon Euler (Film Hub North) Melanie Iredale (Reclaim The Frame) Mikaela Smith (Independent Cinema Office) Mita Suri (Sheffield DocFest) Olivia Thomas (Leeds Queer Film Festival / Reclaim The Frame) Regys Badi (Minute Shorts) Remi Hinds (Showcase Cinemas) Course dates: Sunday 29 March 2026 – Saturday 4 April 2026 Deadline to apply: Midday, Friday 28 February 2026 The course is free to take part in, with a generous bursary scheme that can cover the cost of travel or access requirements. 🤝 Delivered in partnership with Reclaim The Frame. If you’re 16–19 and want your first step into film, apply before the deadline.