Global Academy launches free Film&Screen Saturday Club for 13-16-year-olds

Global Academy, a unique media school founded by Global, the Media & Entertainment Group, is launching a free Film&Screen Saturday Club for budding filmmakers, storytellers and creative minds aged 13-16, in partnership with the British Film Institute (BFI).

Free to join and open to young people of all abilities, the Saturday Club will run weekly from 9^th November 2024 – 14^thJune 2025 at Global Academy in Hayes, West London, which has state-of-the-art media equipment, radio and podcast studios.

Classes will be led by teachers at the school and will cover a breadth of subjects, including filmmaking, social media production, storytelling, creative development, presenting, and lots more!

In addition, the club is part of the National Saturday Club so students will have access to events including, masterclasses with leading industry professionals, a Summer Show where Saturday Clubs nationwide exhibit their work at a public exhibition, and a Graduation Ceremony for Club members to celebrate their achievements.

James Murray-Walsh, Principal of Global Academy, said: “I’m so thrilled to be offering young people a chance to explore their creativity at our new Film&Screen Saturday Club. The programme is designed to provide hands-on experience, build confidence, and introduce students to the exciting world of media production. It also creates a fantastic pipeline for those interested in studying at the Global Academy, starting in Year 10 or 12. Whether they have prior experience or are completely new to it, we want to empower them to discover new talents and unlock future opportunities in the media and entertainment industries – all whilst meeting new people and having fun.”

Key details:

Club dates: Every Saturday from 9th November 2024 – 14th June 2025

Location: The Global Academy, The Old Vinyl Factory, 1 Record Walk, Hayes, London, UB3 1DH