Are you 16-24? Passionate about film? Interested in a career in the film industry?
Be a part of the UK’s first science film academy integrating STEM and filmmaking for 16–24-year-olds in Norfolk and Suffolk (see map for eligible areas).
COURSE DETAILS
Eye Film, Cinema City, and the Sir John Hurt Film Trust are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for young people interested in filmmaking.
From Monday 18th to Friday 22nd August, successful applicants to the STEM Film Academy will develop practical filmmaking and storytelling skills through direct access to lab facilities, researchers and high-grade production equipment.
The STEM film academy will train young people in documentary filmmaking and provide direct access to scientific research at Norwich Research Park. Participants will produce short documentaries exploring breakthroughs in climate, food, health and biotechnology. The films will feature leading-edge science, e.g. Colorifix’s sustainable dyeing methods and Alora’s development of ocean-grown rice.
Delivered by award-winning production company Eye Film, the academy will offer practical, skills-based training in camera work, sound, editing and story development. Participants will interview scientists and film inside laboratories at institutes including the John Innes Centre, Earlham Institute, Quadram Institute and the University of East Anglia. These institutions host over 3,000 researchers working on global challenges from antimicrobial resistance to sustainable agriculture.
Duration: 5 days
Dates: Monday 18th August to Friday 22nd August. 9am-5pm each day.
Age: 16-24
Participants:Â 20
Location: Norwich Research Park and Cinema City, Norwich
Price: FREE
Travel will be provided between Cinema City and the Norwich Research Park.
Lunch will be provided on each day.
As a student of the Norwich Research Park STEM Film Academy:
- You will get hands-on filmmaking experience which will help you to develop practical knowledge and skills.
- You can explore your own creativity and passions in a supportive and dynamic environment.
- You will gain invaluable experience working alongside industry professionals who are respected practitioners in their field.
- You will work in a team towards the completion of a professional short film.
- The completed films will be showcased at Cinema City.
WHO CAN APPLY?
- Any young person who is aged 16–24 year olds on 18th August 2025
- A UK Resident living within Norfolk and Suffolk (the area from the North Norfolk coastline to the blue line indicates the eligible area)
- Has a passion or talent for filmmaking and an ambition to work in the film industry
- Able to commit to the duration of the course.
- Not currently at university or enrolled
There are no qualification requirements just a simple application form and we can offer support if you have specific educational needs.
We particularly welcome applications from students with disabilities including non-visible disabilities and mental health issues, or those from an ethnically diverse background.
THE APPLICATION WINDOW HAS NOW CLOSED.
Successful applicants will be informed by the end of July.
If oversubscribed, applicants will join a waiting list for further cohorts in 2025-2026.
PLEASE NOTE you will not be able to draft and save your application before submitting so we recommend drafting your answers into a Word document and copying them into the application form when you are ready to submit.
For all enquiries please contact Jenny Allison on cinemacity.marketing@picturehouses.co.uk
This project is funded by
    