BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy - Summer Newsletter 2025
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ENDOFTERM and that’s a wrap!
We’ve officially wrapped production on one of our latest short films, Sins of the Father. Over the course of just four days, our talented Year 12 students came together to bring this intense andemotionallychargedstorytolife.
Throughouttheproject,thestudentsdemonstratedoutstanding teamwork, creativity, and professionalism gaining invaluable experienceineveryaspectofthefilmmakingprocess,frompreproductionplanningtofinalon-setexecution
Weareincrediblyproudofwhatthey’veachievedinsuchashort amount of time, and we’re looking forward to seeing how the finalcutcomestogether Staytuned youwon’twanttomissit!
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Backstage Saturday workshop in May! It was fantastic to see so much talent, curiosity, and energyintheroom Wehopeyouhadfun,made new connections, and picked up some exciting newskillsalongtheway!
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After two unforgettable years, the Stage Department takes a final bow. From rigging to rehearsals, cues to curtain calls — every moment hasledtothis.
Here’s to the Class of 2025: Technical Theatre & Live Events, Production Arts & Stage Management Youmadethemagichappen
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In May, our phenomenal Year 13 Stage students took centre stage behind the scenes, presenting their Final Stage Exhibition with outstanding creativity, skill, and professionalism. From lighting design and scenic construction to costume, sound,andstagemanagement thiswasatrue celebrationofproductionartstalentatitsfinest.
Withindustryprofessionalsinattendance,several studentswereofferedjobsrightthereonthespot a testament to the quality and impact of their work We couldn’t be prouder of this incredible cohort Thefutureoftheatreisinexcellenthands
WetookpartinthisyearsBirminghamPride! It was an unforgettable day celebrating unity, creativity,andcommunitywithouramazingBOA StageandScreenfamily
From bold looks to big smiles, our students and staff show what it means to lead with pride and walkwithpurpose.
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lights, camera, action!
We were proud to be featured in Birmingham What’s On in June, spotlighting BOA Stage and Screen and the incredible opportunities we offer for aspiring creatives behind the scenes and on thescreen.
From hands-on industry experience to alumni making their mark in film, TV and Theatre - the futurestartshere.
Our Year 12 students made major strides as they head into the final stretchofterm!
OntheWriting,Directing&ScreenCraftpathway,learnersarepowering through the production of their documentary trailers managing everythingfrominterviewstocamerasetupswithfocusandcreativity.
Meanwhile, Broadcast, Film & Content Creation students are polishing their edits, getting ready to premiere their short films at ARTSFEST25 Everycutandsoundcueisbeingfine-tunedtoperfection
From shoot days to edit sessions, it’s clear that the work doesn’t stop justbecausesummerisaroundthecorner
Our Year 12 Stage Department students recently visited the ABTT Theatre Show 2025 in London an exciting event showcasing the latest in live performanceandtechnicaltheatre
From hands-on experience with cutting-edge equipment to networking with leading industry professionals, it was a fantastic opportunity to gain insight into the world of production beyond theclassroom.
A huge congratulations to BOA alumni Jude and Lacey (Year 13), who were nominated for SMA Awards for their outstanding work on The Wizard ofOz We'resoproudtoseeourgraduatesalready makingtheirmarkintheindustry!
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Year 12 Writing, Directing and Screen Craft students Kei and Ash have been working with Ashanti, Sean Paul and Nelly recently, they’ve been hitting the road joining their tour as photographers.
Their skills are taking centre stage behind the scenes! Check our Kei’s work on Instagram: @kla captures!
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OurYear12ALevelEnglishLiteraturestudentshad an unforgettable day in Stratford-upon-Avon, catching Hamlet: Hail to the Thief the RSC’s electrifyingcollaborationwithRadiohead
A raw, fast-paced take on Shakespeare’s classic, the production pulsed with powerful choreography, thunderous sound, and haunting intensity.
They’d all be back in a heartbeat… if it wasn’t alreadysoldout!
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We had a fantastic week at the Birmingham Film&TVMarket!
We were thrilled to be part of this incredible event, working alongside the amazing Louise Osbourneandherteam.
Over 40 of our students had the chance to get hands-on industry experience – and they absolutely smashed it Their professionalism, passion,andcreativitymadeussoproud
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In June, we marked the official premiere of our Year 12 Major Collaborative Project films! Our learners showcased 8 powerful and personal short films, each exploring the stages of grief through bold storytelling,strikingvisuals,andrawemotion.
From pre-production to final cut, every moment was driven by passion and purpose and last night’s audience response said it all A huge congratulations to our learners for their commitment, creativity, andcourage Youshouldbeincrediblyproud
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This Summer, our amazing Hair & MakeupteacherMaddyScotttookthree of our talented alumni to Glastonbury Festival 2025, where they did makeup for the performers for the Opening CeremonyontheiconicPyramidStage
ThankstoMaddy’sindustryconnections andpassionforreal-worldlearning,this was an unforgettable opportunity for our graduates to experience the fastpacedworldofliveperformanceatone oftheworld’sbiggestfestivals.
“It’s been weeks in the planning – from multiple meetings with the show curators, designing the makeups and planning the makeup schedules to get all56performersreadyintime.Itwasa challenge, however I had all the confidence in my fabulous team and wetotallysmashedit!”–MaddyScott
With backstage access and responsibility for makeup on 56 circus performers,thiswasareal-world,highenergy experience like no other followedbythenextdayhavingawellearned explore, soaking up the Glasto atmosphereandfestivalvibes!
What an unforgettable experience and an incredible example of where a career in stage and screen can take you!
At BOA Stage & Screen, we’re proud to havestaffwhogoaboveandbeyondto create industry-level experiences for ourstudentsandalumni
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We were thrilled to welcome our newest BOA Stage & Screen students to campus for our New Starter Day and what an exciting afternoonitwas!
From the moment they arrived, our future learners brought energy, enthusiasm, and a real passion for the creative industries It was fantastic to see them getting stuck into practical workshops, meeting their future classmates and teachers, and experiencing life at BOAStage&Screenfortheveryfirst time.
Whether they were exploring backstage tech, trying out oncamera work, or connecting with new friends, the afternoon was a brilliant first step into the world of stageandscreentraining
We can’t wait to see what this talented new cohort will achieve when they officially join us in September. The journey starts here andthefutureislookingbright!
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OurYear12studentshavebeenshootingtheir60secondfilm challenge where they have to summarise a film of their choice within 60 seconds. This has been a creative process that they have enjoyed by being inspired by Tom Hardy’s 2013Locke
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This involved bringing a vehicle into the studio where they had to create a lighting set up which replicated a nighttime motorwayscene Lookingforwardtotheendresult! a warm welcome for our new starters
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We’re super proud of student Izzy who has secured employment with our partner Marklew ProductionsLtd.
After completing her work experienceandgraduating she has secured full-time employment as a Live EventTechnician
