Screen and Film School Brighton

• Location: Brighton, England,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type: mixed.

Screen and Film School Brighton is an institution managed by the prestigious BIMM University and offers bachelor's and master's degree programs, short courses and a specialized diploma.

Screen and Film School has three campuses in England, one of which is based in Brighton. This city will give students many opportunities to develop, search for talent, ideas and inspiration. On its territory, mostly TV series are filmed - in the last two years, such films as "Grace" and "My Policeman" have come to an end. Brighton is also loved by documentary filmmakers, such as Nick Cave, who directed 20,000 Days on Earth.

During the training, students have the opportunity to undergo a two-, three- or four-week internship on the basis of a partner organization.

There are no places to stay on the campus of the university. Employees of Screen and Film School Brighton offer their assistance in finding housing in the areas near the institution:

• Brighton City Centre,
• Hov,
• Kemptown,
• Hanover
• Molesecoumb.

They have a variety of options for accommodation: private dormitories, large shared houses, apartments and rooms. More recently, the school has entered into a cooperation with the representative of student housing iQ: they offer rooms of different comfort with private bathrooms at a small price, and for students there is an additional discount of £ 10 per week.

In 2023, a building will open next to the campus, which will provide 60 rooms and various services: a gym, a cinema, a roof terrace, self-study and games rooms, laundry and much more.

On average, accommodation in Brighton will cost students from £ 99 per week.

In extracurricular time, students participate in the activities of thematic clubs and communities, organize a variety of events - from collective film viewing to large-scale performances, attend festivals, concerts and off-campus parties.

Brighton, according to many, can be called a small city with the atmosphere of a metropolis - it contains opportunities for many talented people. For example, at the Brighton Festival, CineCity, Brighton Fringe, The Great Escape, students who love music, theater, visual arts and cinema will be able to get acquainted with significant personalities: experienced directors, actors, artists and musicians. The main month for festivals is May: during the month there are Open Days in many organizations offering excellent conditions for starting a career and internships. In November, CineCity is working closely with students of cinematography programs to help them gain applied skills and practice their skills.

One of the most important events that should be visited by all fans of both creating and watching films is the New Voices Festival. On it, young directors present their works to ordinary viewers, famous directors and screenwriters, investors.

In addition to constant development, students, of course, rest! Nightlife in Brighton includes more than 200 pubs and bars, clubs and restaurants, where every night there are themed parties and concerts of contemporary music.

The natural beauties of Brighton County will also not leave you indifferent: a national park on the territory of 1600 square kilometers. km with white rocks, vineyards and forests, pebble beaches and rural landscapes will help to find inspiration and new ideas for creativity.

• Individual approach to the creativity of each student,
• The opportunity to undergo an internship for 2-4 weeks on the territory of one of the partners of the school,
• A large network of cooperation with local creative organizations: iCrossing, Black Dog, Electric Square, International Film Festival and others.

The Screen and Film School campuses are located on two streets: Old Stein and London Road. The main building of Brighton Film Studios is just a short bus ride from Bevendin.

1. The old Stein building boasts four floors of classrooms, including a large film set, cinema hall, student lounge and Mac Suite equipment. Weekly master classes and specialized classes are held here.
2. Located within walking distance of the city's Production House station, the second building provides another roomy space for filming, a computer room with Avid, Mac and a set for editing, recreation and work on projects.

The area of the newest school building is about 11,000 square feet. Brighton's film studio, located just over two miles northeast of the centre, is one of the few film venues of its kind on the south coast. It includes:

• Two large-scale sets for making movies,
• Two floors of a technical warehouse with equipment for lighting, sound and shooting,
• Editing package from Mac with modern editing software: Avid and Adobe,
• Rooms for preparation for the filming process: hairstyles, makeup, costumes,
• Production conference hall,
• Common living room for relaxation.

Soon, the expansion of Brighton Film Studios will add nearly 8,000 square feet to its existing facilities, including design, hair and makeup studios, creative space, a CAD studio, a test shoot area, locker rooms and showers.

Dates of the academic year for undergraduate students:

• Fall Semester: September 26-January 27,
• Winter holidays: December 16-January 1,
• Spring semester: January 30-May 26,
• Spring break: April 1-17,
• Summer holidays: May 27-September 8.

For masters, another semester is added to these dates: May 29-August 9, which excludes the summer holidays.

Holidays on which students rest:

• 25.12 – Christmas,
• 26.12 – Boxing Day,
• 1.01 – New Year's Day,
• 4.07 – Good Friday,
• 4.10 – Easter,
• 20.05 – Spring weekend.

The weekly schedule includes 2-3 academic days for bachelors, 1-2 days for masters. Short-term courses are attended continuously throughout their duration.

Additional costs:

• Off-campus accommodation – from £ 99 per week,
• Non-refundable deposit of £500.

In the process of admission, several stages should be performed:

• Fill in a personal application,
• Visit the Applicant's Day to provide a creative portfolio (bachelor's degree), pass an interview in person or in the format of an online call via video link (master's degree),
• Expect an official conditional or unconditional invitation: conditional means that the applicant needs to provide more academic information about himself and his work, and unconditional allows you to start training in the near future,
• Book a place on the course by paying a deposit.

For more than 16 years, Screen and Film School Brighton graduates reach career heights almost immediately after graduation: they work on feature films and documentaries, Netflix television series, music videos, commercials and promotional videos. They are also involved in writing scripts, directing, producing, lighting and editing, and managing locations.

Before applying, foreign students should pay attention to the rules for obtaining a resident visa or residence permit, as well as check the long-term validity of their passport, and take out medical insurance.

Requirements for admission to the bachelor's degree are as follows:

• Certificates of completion of all stages of school: primary, secondary and senior with evaluation transcripts,
• English language test results: IELTS (from 6.0), TOEFL (from 72), Cambridge (from 170), PTE Academic (from 50) or others.

For short-term courses, school certificates will also be needed, but a high level of English is not required for them.

Applicants wishing to study in master's programs must provide:

• Diploma of a specialist in a related field with a passing score of 3+ (or 50+, depending on the rating scale),
• English language test results: IELTS (from 6.5), TOEFL (from 83), Cambridge (from 170), PTE Academic (from 58) or others.

International students receive an automatic scholarship of £2,000 each academic year. Scholarships are also awarded to academic and extracurricular activities; financial aid is available to all students with financial difficulties.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision