Calling The Shots

22/02/2024

We’re reflecting on a great week on the BFI Art Department Course ! Consistently amazing work from our 25 young creatives who were able to design and dress 5 beautiful sets.

A big thank you to our fantastic partners

Also a big thank you to our speakers during the week Sarah Hauldren, Dave Crewsdon, Holly Thurman, and Ella Baish

The BFI Specialist Courses are delivered by Calling The Shots on behalf of the and supported by

22/02/2024

Just wrapped on an INCREDIBLE week of creativity at the two CTS-designed BFI Specialist Camps we run in Bristol. 50 young people from all over the UK learnt industry skills from professionals in Stop Frame animation and the Film and TV Art Department.

Thanks to all the amazing young creatives who took part.

and thanks to our partners Aardman boomsatsuma Uwe Anim The Bottle Yard Studios University of South Wales Bristol School of Acting

The BFI Specialist Courses are delivered by Calling the Shots on behalf of the BFI Film Academy and supported by Department for Education The National Lottery Screen Scotland and Northern Ireland Screen

08/12/2023

Applications for our February 2024 BFI Specialist Courses: Stop Motion Animation and Art Department have now CLOSED. We have been overwhelmed with applications, and have been incredibly impressed by the creativity shown in your supporting work!

Applicants can expect to hear from the team with regard to the outcome of their application during the week commencing Monday 18th December.

The BFI Specialist Courses are delivered by Calling The Shots on behalf of the and supported by Department for Education The National Lottery Screen Scotland and Northern Ireland Screen

04/12/2023

DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND — we have extended the deadline for applications!

If you would like to apply for our BFI ACADEMY SPECIALIST COURSES in either ART DEPARTMENT or STOP MOTION ANIMATION, you have until MIDNIGHT TONIGHT.

Eligibility: You must be aged between 16-19 on the day that the course starts.

To find out more information and to apply, head over to the Calling The Shots website: https://www.callingtheshots.co.uk/bficamps

The BFI Specialist Courses are delivered by Calling The Shots on behalf of the and supported by and

04/12/2023

APPLICATIONS CLOSE TODAY!

If you would like to apply for our BFI ACADEMY SPECIALIST COURSES in either ART DEPARTMENT or STOP MOTION ANIMATION, applications close today at 5pm.

Eligibility: You must be aged between 16-19 on the day that the course starts.

To find out more information and to apply, head over to the Calling The Shots website: https://www.callingtheshots.co.uk/bficamps

The BFI Specialist Courses are delivered by Calling The Shots on behalf of the and supported by and

03/12/2023

Applications close TOMORROW for the BFI Film Academy Specialist Courses in partnership with Calling The Shots. If you're aged between 16 - 19 and interested in a career in either the Art Department or Stop Motion Animation, head over to the Calling The Shots website where you can find out more information and APPLY! APPLY! APPLY!

https://www.callingtheshots.co.uk/bficamps

The BFI Film Academy Specialist Courses are delivered by Calling The Shots on behalf of the Film Academy and supported by Department for Education The National Lottery Screen Scotland and Northern Ireland Screen

01/12/2023

You have just THREE DAYS to apply for the BFI Film Academy Specialist Courses: Stop Motion Animation or Art Department.

Head over to the Calling The Shots website to find out more: https://www.callingtheshots.co.uk/bficamps

The BFI Specialist Courses are delivered by Calling The Shots on behalf of the BFI Film Academy and supported by Department for Education TNLUK Screen Scotland and Northern Ireland Screen

01/12/2023

We have some INCREDIBLE guest speakers visiting our BFI Art Department and Stop-Motion Animation Camps in February. From Oscar-winning Art Direction to BAFTA-winning Animation, you'll get the opportunity to find out how industry leaders have built their careers. Find out more about our guest speakers by scrolling through each one to find out more about their work.

Our BFI Specialist Courses: Stop Motion Animation and Art Department take place during February half term 2024, participants will get hands-on experience in either Stop-Motion Animation as well as career guidance from leading industry professionals.

To find out more and apply to either the Art Department Specialist Course or the Stop-Motion Specialist Course, head to the Calling The Shots website: https://www.callingtheshots.co.uk/bficamps

The BFI Specialist Courses are delivered by Calling The Shots on behalf of the BFI Film Academy and supported by Department for Education TNLUK Screen Scotland and Northern Ireland Screen

29/11/2023

Let's talk money! It is important that our BFI Specialist Courses in Stop Motion Animation or Art Department are financially accessible to all young people aged between 16 - 19.

Both courses run from 10th - 16th February, and during this time, all participants will stay at the YHA Bristol on Bristol Harbourside. At a first glance, a residential course can seem expensive, especially when you factor in travelling to Bristol. However, we have bursary schemes available to cover your travel and course costs. These bursaries are awarded based on your total household income, and you will only pay the full course fee if your household income is £65,850 or more.

Course fees include all costs once you arrive at camp as well as your stay at the YHA Harbourside and all meals for the duration of the course. We don't include travel to camp in these costs but we have a separate bursary scheme for Travel, Child Care and Additional Costs.

It is important that no student, wherever they live or their circumstance, should feel excluded because they can’t afford the costs.

The Art Department and Stop-Motion Animation courses are based in Bristol and you will need to make your own way there at the start of the course. Alongside course costs, you can apply for all or part of your travel costs. Some young people may have caring responsibilities. You can apply for support to cover your childcare or any other costs that would be incurred because you are attending the course.

Find out more: https://www.callingtheshots.co.uk/bfi-camp/bfi-camps-bursary-scheme

Ready to apply? Choose your preferred course and apply here: https://www.callingtheshots.co.uk/bficamps

The BFI Specialist Courses are delivered by Calling The Shots on behalf of the BFI Film Academy and supported by Department for Education TNLUK Screen Scotland and Northern Ireland Screen

28/11/2023

Stuck on your application? Drop us an email at [email protected] and we'll help you out!

We had an email from a participant who wondered whether coming to camp would count as part of their DofE Award, the answer is YES!

Ready to apply? Head to the website and follow the instructions for the course that you'd like to apply for: https://www.callingtheshots.co.uk/bficamps

There's also a handy FAQ page on our website with lots of helpful information about the course – as well as meal times, bursaries and what we'll get up to every day!: https://www.callingtheshots.co.uk/bfi-camp/bfi-camp-faq

Whether you're applying for the Art Department or the Stop-Motion Animation course, you'll need to fill in the application form and add some examples of your work. Stop-Motion Animation participants may want to attach some examples of their own stop-motion animation work -- have a think and get creative!

But don't worry, you don't have to put anything together JUST for your application! You could attach some coursework, a piece you've made in an art lesson, and some past participants have attached short films they have made with friends. We're looking for your creativity and enthusiasm for a career in film and TV.

The BFI Specialist Courses in Stop-Motion Animation and Art Department are delivered by Calling The Shots on behalf of the BFI Film Academy and supported by The Department of Education, National Lottery, Screen Scotland and Northern Ireland Screen.

27/11/2023

Welsh Applicants Wanted!

If you’re aged 16-19 and curious about a career in film, applications for BFI Specialist courses: Art Department and Stop Motion Animation close on Monday 4th December at 5pm!
Both courses take place during February half term 2024 in Bristol, and participants will spend the week living in the centre of the city at the YHA Harbourside and learning new skills in either the Art Department or Stop Motion Animation.

Animation participants will learn new techniques to create their own stop-motion animation films, visit the world renowned Aardman studios and hear from visiting speakers who will share their experiences of working in the animation industry.
Participants on the Art Department course will get practical experience of working within an Art Department, learning the process of the art department from design to delivery before working as a team to create a set based on a real HETV (high-end TV) script.

To find out more information and apply either to course, please head to the Calling The Shots website https://www.callingtheshots.co.uk/bficamps

The BFI Specialist Courses are delivered by Calling The Shots on behalf of the BFI Film Academy and supported by the Department for Education National Lottery, Screen Scotland and Northern Ireland Screen Alliance Wales

27/11/2023

One week to go!

If you’re aged 16-19 and curious about a career in film, applications for our BFI Specialist courses: Art Department and Stop Motion Animation close on Monday 4th December at 5pm!

Both courses take place during February half term 2024 in Bristol, and participants will spend the week living in the centre of the city at the YHA Harbourside and learning new skills in either the Art Department or Stop Motion Animation.

Animation participants will learn new techniques to create their own stop-motion animation films, visit the world renowned Aardman studios and hear from visiting speakers who will share their experiences of working in the animation industry.

Participants on the Art Department course will get practical experience of working within an Art Department, learning the process of the art department from design to delivery before working as a team to create a set based on a real HETV (high-end TV) script.

To find out more information and apply either to course, please head to the Calling The Shots website https://www.callingtheshots.co.uk/bfi-camp/bfi-academy-art-department-camp

The BFI Specialist Courses are delivered by Calling The Shots on behalf of the BFI Film Academy and supported by the Department for Education , The National Lottery, Screen Scotland and Northern Ireland Screen

20/11/2023

Just two weeks to go!

If you’re aged 16-19 and curious about a career in film, applications for our BFI Specialist courses: Art Department and Stop Motion Animation close on Monday 4th December at 5pm!

Both courses take place during February half term 2024 in Bristol, and participants will spend the week living in the centre of the city at the YHA Harbourside and learning new skills in either the Art Department or Stop Motion Animation.

Animation participants will learn new techniques to create their own stop-motion animation films, visit the world renowned Aardman studios and hear from visiting speakers who will share their experiences of working in the animation industry.
Participants on the Art Department course will get practical experience of working within an Art Department, learning the process of the art department from design to delivery before working as a team to create a set based on a real HETV (high-end TV) script.

To find out more information and apply either to course, please head to the Calling The Shots website: https://www.callingtheshots.co.uk/bficamps

The BFI Specialist Courses are delivered by Calling The Shots on behalf of the BFI Film Academy and supported by the Department for Education , The National Lottery, Screen Scotland and Northern Ireland Screen.

16/11/2023

Curious about the BFI Specialist Course: Art Department? Watch the video to find out what past participant Eve had to say about the impact it had on her studies and her developing career in film.

If you're aged 16 - 19 and interested in finding out more about the BFI Art Department Specialist Course, head to the Calling The Shots website, where you'll find all the information you need to know, as well as the application form and information about how to apply.

https://www.callingtheshots.co.uk/bfi-camp/bfi-academy-art-department-camp

The BFI Specialist Courses Art Department and Stop Motion Animation are delivered by Calling The Shots on behalf of the BFI Film Academy and supported by Department for Education The National Lottery Screen Scotland and Northern Ireland Screen

14/11/2023

Ever considered a career in the art department?

If you're aged 16 - 19 and have a flair for visual arts, a love for film and a passion for collaboration, a career in the Art Department might be for you.

The art department brings together a team of storyboard artists, model makers and graphic designers. Together, they work with the art director to bring to life all elements of the production design to bring to life all the visual elements of the film.

If you're curious to find out more about where a career in the Art Department could take you, head over to the Calling The Shots website, where you'll find more information about how to apply for the BFI Specialist Course: Art Department – a week-long residential course offering hands-on experience of working within an art department for film or High End Television.

To find out more and apply for the BFI Specialist Course: Art Department, head to the Calling the Shots website: https://www.callingtheshots.co.uk/bfi-camp/bfi-academy-art-department-camp

The BFI Specialist Courses are delivered by Calling The Shots on behalf of the BFI Film Academy and supported by the Department for Education , National Lottery, Screen Scotland and Northern Ireland Screen

07/11/2023

🎬BFI Specialist Courses: FAQs🎬

👉 How much does it cost and is there any financial assistance available?

We've just launched our BFI Specialist Courses in Art Department AND Stop Motion Animation. These week-long residential courses take place in Bristol, where you will stay in the YHA in the heart of Bristol City Centre.

💰 The Specialist Courses cost £210 -- this includes all food and accommodation for the week, and participants will have to make their own travel arrangement to get to Bristol.

We do have a generous bursary scheme and many students will get their travel and course costs funded by us.

🛑 Financial assistance is available to any young person who requires support to ensure no one will be deterred from applying for or taking up their place on a residential course. It is subject to you accepting your place on the course and committing to attending all the dates. 🛑

To find out more about the bursary scheme, please take a look at our website, and please don't hesitate to get in touch with a member of the Calling The Shots team should you have any questions.

https://www.callingtheshots.co.uk/bfi-camp/bfi-camps-bursary-scheme

The BFI Specialist Courses are delivered by Calling The Shots on behalf of the BFI Film Academy and supported by Department for Education The National Lottery Screen Scotland and Northern Ireland Screen

23/10/2023

Our animation ‘After The After Party’ is continuing its journey on the festival circuit next month with Aesthetica and LIAF !

Well done again to director , writer and producer

19/10/2023

🎬 Aged 16 - 19 and fancy a career in film?
Our BFI Specialist Courses are BACK!

💥Applications are now OPEN for both of the BFI Specialist Courses in partnership with Calling The Shots. Choose from either Stop Motion Animation OR Art Department and spend a week in Bristol developing your skills for a career in film.

👉 Spend a week living at the YHA in Bristol
👉 Get hands-on professional experience
👉 Find out where a career in film could take you

Head to the Calling The Shots website to find out more about our BFI Specialist Courses, frequently asked questions and how to apply.

Courses run from 10th - 16th February 2024.
Applications close on Monday 4th December 2023

🔗 https://www.callingtheshots.co.uk/work/bfi-academy-camps/

20/09/2023

Our co-production ‘HOMEGROWN’ has been officially selected for the Encounters Film Festival and will be shown there next Wednesday !

You can book your ticket now on the Encounters website.

Massive thank you and congratulations to everyone involved !

Nicole:
Vincent:
Travis: Adam Young
Mr Jones: Tristram Davies
Eliaz: Felix Garcia Guyer

Supporting Artists: .belance
John Walton


Writer/Director:
Producer:
Associate Producer: Paul Pearson
Director of Photography:
Editor:
Production Designer:
Casting Director:
Costume Designer: Alice Bambridge
Hair & Make-up Artist:
Sound Recordist:Daisy Tian Dai
1st AD: Sophie Graham
Focus Puller:
Clapper loader/ Stills Photographer:
Gaffer:
Electricians:

Rigger:Jeff Gaydon
DITs:
Tyrone Morgan

Script Editor:
Script Supervisor:
Storyboard Artist:
Cast Assistant: toby_underwood
Runner:
Art Department Assistant: .belance
Art Department Trainee: Myla Morris
Sound designer and original music:
Composer’s Assistant: Rhian Graham-Benjamin
Colourist:
Online Editor:
In association with
For Calling the Shots
Executive Producer: Jeremy Routledge
Assistant Producer:
Production Assistant: Verity Hill
Cat Ireland
For BFI Network
Executive Producer: Nadia Attia
Project Coordinator: Niamh Coogan
Talent Coordinator:Mason Scott Robinson

Wellbeing Facilitator: Louisa Smith - 6 ft from the spotlight

Supported by
with funding

15/06/2023

Hey everyone! Don't miss out on the chance to get a look at our degree first-hand this Saturday at the To***co Factory.

Our open day is a great opportunity to explore our courses and see if one of them suits you.

Sign up now via the link in our bio - we'd love to have you join us!

If you have any questions please give us a call on: 0117 942 8429 📞

31/05/2023

At the same time as working with CTS on an exciting scripted project, Writer and animator Harry Burbidge is also assisting on this important animated documentary. Support it if you can!

An animated documentary on the lives of stroke survivors

22/05/2023

Exciting News !

Our co-production ‘HOMEGROWN’ will be shown for the first time at the Watershed on the 3rd June as part of Inspired ‘23 event.

You can book your ticket now on the watershed website.

Massive thank you and congratulations involved !

Nicole:
Vincent:
Travis: Adam Young
Mr Jones: Tristram Davies
Eliaz: Felix Garcia Guyer

Supporting Artists: .belance
John Walton


Writer/Director:
Producer:
Associate Producer: Paul Pearson
Director of Photography:
Editor:
Production Designer:
Casting Director:
Costume Designer: Alice Bambridge
Hair & Make-up Artist:
Sound Recordist:Daisy Tian Dai
1st AD: Sophie Graham
Focus Puller:
Clapper loader/ Stills Photographer:
Gaffer:
Electricians:

Rigger:Jeff Gaydon
DITs:
Tyrone Morgan

Script Editor:
Script Supervisor:
Storyboard Artist:
Cast Assistant:
Runner:
Art Department Assistant: .belance
Art Department Trainee: Myla Morris
Sound designer and original music:
Composer's Assistant: Rhian Graham-Benjamin
Colourist:
Online Editor:
In association with
For Calling the Shots
Executive Producer: Jeremy Routledge
Assistant Producer:
Production Assistant: Verity Hill
Cat Ireland
For BFI Network
Executive Producer: Nadia Attia
Project Coordinator: Niamh Coogan
Talent Coordinator:Mason Scott Robinson

Wellbeing Facilitator: Louisa Smith - 6 ft from the spotlight

Supported by
with funding

03/05/2023

Thank you Stuttgart 🇩🇪!

It was great to be in Germany last week where our film ‘After The After Party’ was selected for Stuttgart Film Festival’s International Competition. Thank you for taking such good care of our team

24/04/2023

A great night for the CTS team as ‘After The After Party’ picked up the Royal Television Society’s Short Form award at yesterdays event.

A massive thank you to RTS for a lovely evening and to ACE & BBC Arts for supporting the project

20/03/2023

Thank you for having us BFI Flare !

It was great to have ‘After The After Party’ screening at BFI South Bank to an amazing audience of 400+ people

Next stop RTS Awards 🏆 and then onto Stuttgart 🇩🇪

03/03/2023

CTS are heading to Germany !

Our short film After The After Party has been selected for Stuttgart Film Festival & BFI Flare

A massive congrats to director and writer who’s beautiful and honest portrayal of coming-of-age as an LGBTQ+ person is truly deserving of all this attention.

04/01/2023

A big congratulations from the CTS Team to Edson Burton for receiving an MBE for his services to the arts and the to the community.

We’re excited to be collaborating with Edson on his feature film project ‘Rose of St Pauls’ which is currently with the Early Development Fund. We look forward to sharing more about this as things progress !

05/12/2022

APPLICATIONS CLOSING AT MIDNIGHT TONIGHT!

If you're aged 16 - 19 and want to kick off your career in film, this is your LAST CHANCE TO APPLY for either the Specialist Animation Camp and Art Department Camp – taking place during February half term 2023.

👉 Participants on the animation camp will spend time visiting Aardman, getting a sneak peek into daily life at a busy stop-motion animation studio.
👉 Participants on the Art Department Camp will get an opportunity to create the world of a real high-end television show.
👉 Find out what it's really like to work in film
👉 Get mentoring from industry professionals
👉 Meet other young people interested in a career in film
👉Spend the week staying at on the Bristol Harbourside, with day trips to industry hubs
👉 Get your course fees and travel costs covered by our financial assistance scheme

Interested? You'll need to hurry, applications close at MIDNIGHT TONIGHT! (MONDAY 5th December)

APPLY NOW: www.callingtheshots.co.uk/work/bfi-academy-camps

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We want our camps to be accessible to everyone – regardless of where you live or your financial circumstances. We understand that spending a week at camp is a big commitment, which is why we offer financial support to participants on our Stop - Motion Animation and Art Department Camps.

👉 Get your travel costs covered!
👉 Get your course costs covered!
👉 Get help with other costs associated with coming to camp (such as child care fees.)

You can find out more about financial assistance on the Calling The Shots website.

30/11/2022

Q. What do Wallace and Gromit, Chicken Run, Flushed Away, Arthur Christmas, Shaun the Sheep AND Early Man have in common? 🤔 🎥

A. ...They were all made in Bristol at Aardman!

👉 If you're aged 16 - 19 and want to kick off your career in animation, you've got just FOUR more days to apply to our BFI Specialist Animation Camp, which takes place during February half term 2023.

👉 Participants on the animation camp will spend time visiting Aardman, getting a sneak peek into daily life at a busy stop-motion animation studio.

Interested? You'll need to hurry, applications close on MONDAY 5th December!

If you need an extra nudge, here's some thoughts from Aardman's Mark Hewis...

Find our more and apply on our website: www.callingtheshots.co.uk/work/bfi-academy-camps

30/11/2022

Interested in applying for our BFI Specialist Camps for Art Department or Stop Motion Animation? We offer all course participants the opportunity to have their place fully or partially funded. Find out more in this video or head to our websites to find out more and apply!

🏃‍♂️HURRY! Applications close at Midnight on Monday 5th December!!

🔗 www.callingtheshots.co.uk/work/bfi-academy-camps