(93) BFI Film Academy North West Online Session 1

Event: BFI Online Session
Hosts: Will, Chloe, and May
Objective: Introduction to BFI Academy and Arts Award
Structure: Two parts
- Part 1: Overview by Will and Chloe until 6 PM
- Part 2: Masterclass on production design by May after a break

Name Display: Participants to show their preferred names and institutions in Microsoft Teams.
Microphone Etiquette: Keep microphones muted unless speaking to minimize background noise.
Camera Use: Participants encouraged to turn on their cameras once to verify presence.
Distraction Minimization: Find quiet spaces to minimize distractions for a better focus.
Language Appropriateness: Maintain appropriate language, suitable for ages 16-19.
Engagement: Encourage participation, questions via chat, and contributions to discussions.

Hosts’ Commitment: Sessions are visual and interactive with clarifications available through chat from Chloe.
Breaks: Scheduled breaks to help manage information loads.
Arts Award Coordinator Role: Will to support participants through the Arts Award process, providing guidance and answering questions via email.

Who: Participants from various institutions across the Northwest, including Manchester, Blackpool, Liverpool, Rochdale, and Cumbria.
Where: Different BFI Academy locations across the Northwest.
What: Overview of the BFI Academy and the components of the Arts Award (Silver Level).
Why: Engage participants to improve skills, connect with others, and create a portfolio for future opportunities.
When: Upcoming sessions will cover specific topics related to filmmaking and the Arts Award.

Next Session: Certification through the BBFC in two weeks.
Follow-Up Sessions: Making money in film and film theory classes within the next month.

Participants are encouraged to share their favorite film genres and how they found the BFI Academy.
Important to create a community and network across different centers and locations.

Focus on personal development in art and identifying skills participants want to improve.
- Key Components:
  - Challenge Yourself: Identify and develop a new skill.
  - Leadership: Opportunity to lead projects or workshops.
- Portfolio Creation: Essential for tracking progress and showcasing skills.

Introduction: May shared her experience as a production designer and art director, highlighting the importance of planning spaces and atmosphere for films.
Process Overview: Discussion on the development of sets and the roles within the art department.
- Skills Required: Technical drawing, color theory, scale measurement.

Networking: Encouraged among participants to connect across regions and collaborate on projects.
Resource Sharing: May provided insights on accessing resources and further education in film production design and the arts.