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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. I am Welsh/English/International student doing a degree in Scotland. Can I apply?
  2. As long as you are a resident in Scotland at the time of application and during the Production Period (June to September 2025), with a Scottish residential address, you can apply.

  3. I am from outside of the UK, can I apply?
  4. This programme is for Scottish residents only. We are not accepting any international applicants.

  5. Do I need to pay anything to take part?
  6. No. Apart from no entrance fee, we will also provide you with a stipend, accommodation and transportation support.

  7. What is your selection criteria?
  8. Please refer to the About section.

  9. Regarding the intellectual property rights (IPR) of the final film produced at The Academy, how does it work?
  10. It will be equally shared among all the team members. We will provide a template of IPR sharing rights agreement. There will also be a talk about the subject. Please refer to the Terms and Conditions for details.

  11. What is expected to be delivered in Pre-production?
  12. The team(s) will be asked to finish a Film Treatment and a logistic plan including the equipment list, location shooting plan and studio usage plan. Please check Before You Apply for details.

  13. Who are the mentors and what is their role?
  14. The mentors are professionals who have a rich experience in filmmaking or related aspects such as business and distribution or education.

  15. Can the work I submit be entered in another competition or festivals?
  16. Yes, as long as a) it's your own work and b) you still have the owning rights.

  17. How do you protect my data in the application?
  18. Please refer to our Data Protection policy.