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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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With so much talent in one place, whichever subject you choose to study, you’ll work with other BFS students on multiple productions.

A group of AUB students and community members gathered outside University House on AUB campus at night posing for a photo. A blue animated elephant is projected onto the front of the building behind them.

AUB students' festive animations light up Bournemouth town centre

Working on a live brief with Poole-based projection mapping and visual arts specialists, Light Art Creatives, the 10 students...

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Festival season successes for Bournemouth Film School Funding Futures projects

Projects by Bournemouth Film School at AUB have garnered a plethora of awards, nominations and selections this film festival season...

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A group of actors under red lighting mid-performance of R Calais Cameron's "For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy"

AUB alumni shine with double win at the Sky Arts Awards

Two AUB alumni have celebrated wins at the recent Sky Arts Awards. Playwright and actor Ryan Calais Cameron, who graduated from...

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Smashed it! Relive AUB student successes over Summer 2024

It’s been another successful summer season for AUB as students and graduates pick up another wealth of awards, topping last year’s...

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Soaring to success: BA (Hons) Visual Effects graduate secures grant for drone business

The business of AUB alumnus and entrepreneur James McPherson has soared to new heights with the support of...

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Still from BA (Hons) Film Production student commercial "The Real Deal", showing two men looking at the camera while holding a packet of McVitie's biscuits.

Kodak/NAHEMI Awards: BA (Hons) Film Production students pick up Best Editing plus other prizes

Five commercials created by AUB students collected prizes at this year’s Kodak/NAHEMI Student Commercial Awards. Two of the 30-second...

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Undergraduate Summer Shows 2024

This summer, AUB Campus will be transformed into the most extensive gallery space in the southwest of England, as we celebrate...

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Undergraduate Summer Shows 2024 – Formal opening and private view

AUB would like to invite you and your guests to the formal opening and private view for our 2024 Undergraduate Summer Shows.

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Meet the Directors of the Schools at AUB

You’re invited to our online informal introduction and Q and A sessions, to get to know more about the courses we offer at AUB.

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BFS Theatre Ensemble presents: Deep Dive

Bournemouth Film School Theatre Ensemble presents the first of two screenings of Deep Dive, a film by AUB student James Rigby.

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Past Event

AUB Productions presents: The Belle’s Stratagem

AUB Productions present: The Belle’s Stratagem | 8-10 December 2022 | £5 tickets

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AUB Productions presents: This Changes Everything

AUB Productions presents: This Changes Everything | 24-26 November 2022 | £5 tickets

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.

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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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