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BFI Film Academy July Lab
July 17, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Developing Your Project and Telling your Own Authentic Stories
The next BFI Film Academy Lab of the 2023/24 season will be an honest insight into how to lead with your own ideas and voice as a director.
Director Myriam Raja will discuss her journey in the film industry from making shorts to directing high-end TV to working towards developing feature films as a filmmaker who is pushing boundaries through her authentic approach to storytelling on screen. You will learn about the routes you can take to develop your craft and how to build on your experience whilst maintaining your style as a director. This session is for aspiring filmmakers who are passionate to tell authentic stories and want advice on how to navigate their journey doing just that.
Myriam Raja
Myriam Raja graduated from the National Film & Television School in 2018 with her graduation short AZAAR, which was nominated for a BAFTA for Best British Short Film. After graduating from NFTS Myriam directed an episode of the Netflix show TOP BOY. The show was a great success and Myriam was brought back for the final season to direct the first four episodes. Myriam is currently finishing post-production on TOP BOY while also developing her debut feature with Film4, as well as a second feature project with David Yates’ production company, Wychwood Films, and the BBC.
Session details
Monday 17 July, 18:30 – 19:45 BST // Online (Zoom webinar)
Register for this event via the button at the top of the page. You will then be sent a confirmation email with details on how to join the session 48 hours before the event and once again on the morning of the event.
You will have an opportunity throughout the session to ask questions to our speakers, and we encourage you to get thinking now about what you’d like to know! Questions can be emailed in advance to filmhubse@independentcinemaoffice.org.uk or asked on the night using the Zoom Q&A feature.
Please note: this session will be recorded and event footage will be used on YouTube, the BFI website and social platforms.
About BFI Film Academy Labs
BFI Film Academy Labs are all about helping 16- to 25-year-olds break into the screen industries. These monthly practical sessions are led by industry professionals, with a focus on explaining the specifics of working in film and television and developing your skills to become the best screen creative you can be.
The Labs are programmed across three strands: Business of Film, Career Ladder and Storytelling.
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