Where science meets storytelling
OVERVIEW
The STEM Film Academy is a free, week-long programme for young people aged 16–24 who are curious about filmmaking and passionate about science. Working in small teams, participants will plan, shoot, and edit a short documentary about one of the pioneering research companies based at Norwich Research Park. The Academy is led by the professional filmmaking team at Eye Film and supported by researchers from some of the UK’s most exciting biotech and science organisations.
WHEN & WHERE?
📅 Dates: Monday 18 August – Friday 22 August 2025
📍 Location: Norwich Research Park
WHO'S IT FOR?
Ages 16–24
Based in or near Norwich and North Norfolk
Interested in filmmaking, journalism, science communication, or research
No prior filmmaking experience required — just curiosity and enthusiasm
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Over the course of the week, you’ll:
Be grouped into teams of 4–5 people
Be paired with one company on the Research Park
Plan, film, and edit a mini documentary about the company
Interview real researchers, film b-roll around their labs and offices
Learn the basics of filming, framing, editing, and storytelling
Work with professional filmmakers throughout the process
Watch your finished film on the big screen at a final showcase
THE COMPANIES INVOLVED
This year, you’ll be working with one of these innovative organisations:
Alora – Floating farms for the future of food
Earlham Institute – Decoding life through genomics and bioinformatics
Tropic – Gene-editing crops to tackle global food security
Colorifix – Reimagining fashion with sustainable dyeing technologies
You’ll get to visit their spaces, learn what they do, and help tell their story on film.
WHY TAKE PART?
Gain real-world film experience
Build your portfolio with a short documentary
Develop skills in research, interviewing, camera work, and editing
Meet like-minded people and collaborate as a team
Learn about science in an exciting, accessible way
Get your film shared by leading organisations and on social media
HOW TO APPLY
Applications are now closed and our full roster of filmmakers has been filled.
Please check back soon for our next film academy later in the year.
THE FINISHED FILMS
BTS IMAGES
