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Bournemouth Film School

Bournemouth Film School

Creatively led, industry-focused

Being a part of AUB puts you at the heart of a community of artists, designers and makers. Our purpose-built, industry-standard studios make you perfectly placed to find answers to real-world challenges.

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Showtime

With so much talent in one place. Whichever of our courses you choose to study, you’ll collaborate with your fellow students on multiple productions.

AUB alumnus named Best Supporting Actor at British Horror Film Festival

Arts University Bournemouth alumnus Christopher Mulvin is celebrating major success in independent British cinema following a brilliant...

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AUB student gains international exhibition experience in Venice

A BA (Hons) Design for Costume and Performance student at Arts University Bournemouth has been invited to join four artists involved in...

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AUB students bring hope and innovation to community fashion show

A vibrant showcase of eco-conscious creativity is set to take place at St Mark’s Church on Sunday 27 September...

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First-year student film triumphs with international awards and festival success

Hemophobia, written and directed by student filmmaker Tommy Balmont, with Toby Wild-Pearmain as First Assistant Director, was originally...

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AUB Costume Archive unveils historic wedding dresses in new exhibition

A rare and evocative collection of historic wedding dresses from Arts University Bournemouth's prestigious Costume Archive has been...

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Screams by the Sea: empowering female directors and building a genre legacy in Bournemouth

Former Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) student Radi Nikolov is the director behind Screams by the Sea, Bournemouth's...

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Upcoming Event

The Postgraduate Winter Show 2026 is a dynamic celebration of the achievements of AUB’s postgraduate students from the January 2026...

Past Event

Drawn from Arts University Bournemouth’s costume archive, Something Borrowed explores nearly 150 years of wedding dress...

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The Archetypes depict eight creatives in their making spaces across campus, each one representing a creative identity, spotlighting...

Past Event

This exhibition is a celebration of Bournemouth Film School's performance community and a reminder that behind every great...

Past Event

This summer, we’re launching the Festival of Creativity 2026, an exciting new event set against the backdrop of our vibrant Undergraduate...

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The Summer Shows provide an exciting opportunity for our 2026 graduating...

A world in full colour

We exist to empower and inspire the next generation of performers, storytellers and technical specialists.

Equipped with the best

What goes on behind the scenes is just as important as the finished piece. We use industry-standard equipment in every production, giving you the skills and confidence to work with the latest technology.

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A network beyond BFS

We equip you with more than just a degree. We help you develop the skills and experience to pursue your dream career, and go on to become part of a network of award-winning industry alumni.

Funding futures

We’re creating a platform of rolling funding schemes for filmmakers, creatives, artists and innovators that reflect the range of disciplines at the heart of Bournemouth Film School. Our first fund has been created specifically for our Alumni, but we’re planning to open to funds for regional, national and global applicants, too.

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Join us for an Open Day

Open Days at AUB are the perfect opportunity to discover what it's like to study with us. Come and experience our creative campus, get to know current students and our course teams, tour our accommodations and ask any burning questions.

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