Free
The BFI Film Academy Short Course gives young people aged 16-19 an opportunity to gain invaluable experience to pursue a career in the film industry. All short films have been written, produced, shot and edited by young filmmakers at Derby QUAD. This years programme includes three short fillms:
It’s Just Us
When socially-awkward Astrid becomes obsessed with Tamara, she goes out of her way to observe her. When the two become friends, things turn sinister.
Starring Anique Taylor and Jessica Thompson
Filmmakers: Sonny Alton-Shardlow, Isla Israel-Dean, Jay Pacey, Jesse Ogden, Edie Adkin, Olivia Shipley, Jessy Perry
Before It Felt Like A Sin
After the death of a close friend, two young religious men go on a journey to find out what heaven means to them, exploring faith, sin, and grief together.
Starring Lucas Booth-Clibborn and Bodhi Ezra Chunil
Filmmakers: Jessica Stringer, Amelia Murgatroyd, Gracey Ryan, James Li, Evie Burton, Lewis Humphrey
Pocket Change
Two friends break into cars and find nothing but pocket change, but when they discover a suspicious bag full of cash, their conflicting beliefs causes their friendship to unravel.
Starring Alessio Corah and Jamie Nisbet
Filmmakers: Billy Gill, Elizabeth Keeshan, Milla Smith, Josh Hughes, Olivia Mlot, Arthur Coe