National Youth Film Academy is coming to Exeter

The National Youth Film Academy (NYFA) is coming to the South West on the lookout for the best up and coming young actors and filmmakers.

The NYFA offers 10 day Introductory Courses at Easter and during the Summer for young people aged 16-25 who want to break into the film industry.

Across the two weeks they are given the opportunity to develop and produce their own short film, which is then showcased to friends and family at a local picturehouse.

There are also masterclasses throughout the course, with previous mentors having included actor Simon Bird, best known for his portrayal of Will McKenzie in The Inbetweeners and Gareth Edwards, who directed Star Wars: Rogue One.

Participants are assessed on their talent, enthusiasm and professionalism, with the very best invited to become full members of the National Youth Film Academy.

The organisation offers representation through a feeder agency for its actors and access to exciting job opportunities for its filmmaking members.

Interview days for the Summer 2018 course are being held across the major regions of the UK early in the New Year.

Talent scouts from the NYFA will be in Exeter on Sunday 11 February 2018 and young people from across the region are being invited to register to interview.

To book straight onto an interview visit www.tinyurl.com/nyfaexeter or to find out more about the Introductory Course then visit the National Youth Film Academy website at www.nyfa.org.uk