Welcome to BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy

It is a privilege to welcome you to BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy, a specialist 16–19 academy dedicated to training the next generation of creative industry professionals.

Birmingham’s creative sector is evolving, with Digbeth Loc Studios and other thriving hubs at the heart of this transformation. The city, along with the wider Midlands region, is home to an exciting network of film studios, theatres and production companies, all relying on a skilled and innovative workforce of the future. At BOA Stage and Screen, we are proud to play a vital role in developing that talent.

Our industry-focused pathways are designed to equip students with the creative, technical and professional skills needed to succeed. Students are encouraged to explore their passions while discovering their individual strengths and ambitions. Whether their interests lie in filmmaking, costume and set design, hair and make-up, or lighting and sound, they can build their skills and shape their future at the academy.

What sets us apart is our commitment to real-world learning. Our teaching staff are experienced industry professionals who coach and mentor students beyond the classroom, guiding them through live briefs and productions. Working closely with our industry partners, we ensure students develop not only strong technical ability, but also the confidence, experience and professional insight required to thrive in film, television, theatre and live events.

Whether aspiring to work on a film set, in a television studio, behind the scenes in theatre, or in front of the camera, BOA Stage and Screen is a place where creativity is nurtured, technical skills are refined and ambition is fully supported.

We look forward to welcoming you and sharing everything that makes our academy such an inspiring place to learn.

James Latham
Principal