Watch: This is Shropshire: MediaActive’s BFI Film Academy
In partnership with Vibrant Shropshire and as part of the ‘This is Shropshire’ Festival, MediaActive Projects Ltd delivered the BFI Film Academy programme. This programme included a series of creative filmmaking masterclasses and work experiences for adults and young people aged 16–19 across the county.
Participants explored filmmaking, animation, and sound recording, working with professional artists to create new artworks and four short films, collectively titled ‘Natural States’. These films reflect young people’s perspectives on nature and modern life, and were premiered at The Hive in Shrewsbury.
The Festival’s inclusive approach welcomed participants from diverse backgrounds, offering valuable insights into creative careers and building skills for the future. The project was supported by the BFI and by Vibrant Shropshire through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Watch the video below to watch the final film ‘Natural States’ which includes the four shorts created by the participants:
A Behind the Scenes video was also created to show some of the skills developed and used to make the films. Watch this below:
