MFS London Prospectus 2015 by Alice Ross

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CONTENTS

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DID YOU KNOW? TO FILMMAKERS, TELEVISION MAKERS, AND SCREEN PROFESSIONALS OF TOMORROW PAGE FIVE TEN YEARS OF MET FILM SCHOOL PAGE SEVEN EALING STUDIOS PAGE NINE FILMMAKING IN LONDON PAGE ELEVEN OUR STUDENT PRODUCTIONS PAGE THIRTEEN MET FILM SCHOOL BERLIN PAGE FIFTEEN WE ARE PART OF THE INDUSTRY PAGE SEVENTEEN OUR TUTORS PAGE NINETEEN ALUMNI IN THE INDUSTRY PAGE TWENTY ONE MET GO PAGE TWENTY THREE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE CERTIFICATE PAGE TWENTY FOUR ADVISORY BOARD PAGE TWENTY FIVE IN CONVERSATION WITH… PAGE TWENTY SEVEN OUR FACILITIES PAGE TWENTY NINE 10 GOOD REASONS TO CHOOSE MET FILM SCHOOL PAGE THIRTY ONE YOUR FILM EDUCATION IN SAFE HANDS PAGE THIRTY FIVE POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES PAGE FORTY NINE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES PAGE FIFTY SEVEN ONE-YEAR COURSES PAGE SIXTY FIVE SIX-MONTH FULL-TIME COURSES PAGE SEVENTY THREE SHORT COURSES (FULL-TIME, PART-TIME & WEEKEND) PAGE NINETY SEVEN YOUNG PEOPLES’ COURSES PAGE NINEY ONE HUNDRED AND THREE INDEX PAGE THREE PAGE FOUR

Cover image 1: Letter Storm, by Chris McKenna, Digital Animation, 2013 Cover image 2: The Beloved, by Ben Calloway, MA Cinematography, 2015 Cover image 3: Orbit, by Florinda Frisardi, BA (Hons) Practical Filmmaking, 2011 2

DID YOU KNOW? The top 20 UK films grossed £231 million, just under one fifth of the total UK box office.

Of the top 200 global box office successes of 2001-2013, 32 films are based on stories and characters created by UK writers. Together they have earned more than $23 billion (£15 billion) at the worldwide box office.

The UK film industry is a valuable part of the British economy, doubling its GDP in the past 20 years in real terms, contributing £2.9 billion in 2012

Over 66,000 people work in the UK film industry overall, with 42,000 working within film and video production.

In 2012 the film industry exported £1.3 billion worth of services with Pinewood, Leavesden and Twickenham studios expanding to meet increased demand.

TO THE FILM MAKERS, TELEVISION MAKERS, AND SCREEN PROFESSIONALS OF TOMORROW I am proud to be leading Met Film School into its second decade, as we endeavor to nurture a new generation of storytellers and technicians who are professional enough to impress a competitive industry and free enough to feed its creative heartbeat. 81%* of graduates from our undergraduate programmes are working across the creative industries, in a broad range of freelance and permanent roles. Over the last two years they have written, directed or produced five commerciallyreleased feature films and are working in organisations at the centre of the film and television industries in the UK and internationally. To date, over 6,000 students have come through our doors. This year we have over 300 students on full-time programmes (including our MA, BA and 6-month courses) as well as over 700 students across the year on short, part-time, and weekend courses. Between them they will make some 800 short films, 3 feature films, and 3 TV series this year alone.

They do so under the tuition of industry professionals within an institution which itself has produced eleven commercially released feature films, as well as postproducing many others, and winning multiple awards along the way. They also do all this within the infrastructure and atmosphere of two historic studios, Ealing Studios, London, the oldest continuously working studio in the world and BUFA Studios, Berlin. Our student body is diverse. Of our 2013-14 intake on full-time programmes, 44% are from the UK, 31% are from Europe, and 25% are from the rest of the world and 43% are female. We have awarded Voices that Matter scholarships to students from the UK, Palestine, Israel, Gaza, the USA, Uganda, and South Africa. Whichever programme you choose, whether it’s long or short, general or specialist, a first degree, or to explore the excitement of making films, we look forward to welcoming you to the school and helping you navigate your path through the wonderful and complex world of film. * of the 90% of students who we are able to track, per Met Film School Annual Graduate Survey 2014

JONNY PERSEY CHIEF EXECUTIVE

SOURCE: BFI STATISTICAL YEARBOOK 2014 3

THE HISTORY

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Met Film School was founded in 2003. Since then we have grown substantially and now have an extensive campus at Ealing Studios, two shooting stages and a school in Berlin. Here are a few key moments from our story… Born in 2003 First 8-week course takes place in Clapham. 2005 Move into Ealing Studios. First unaccredited one-year course begins. Met Film acquires postproduction business. 2006 Met Film launches production business. 2007 25 students enrol on first BA programme validated by the then TVU (now known as University of West London). 2009 BA Practical Filmmaking launches with 119 enrolments. Meanwhile, Met Film Production’s Little Ashes and French Film are released in the UK and other territories. 2010 Teddy Cherim and Kees van Nieuwkerk’s graduation film, Sterke Verhalen (Tall Stories), is released in 34 cities across Holland and Belgium. Met Film Production’s The Infidel opens in over 40 territories. 2011 Egill Kristbjornsson’s graduation film, Paper, premieres at Tribeca alongside Met Film Production’s Donor Unknown, which is then released in cinemas in the UK. 2012 Met Film Production’s Town of Runners, conceived and coproduced by graduate Dan Demissie, opens in Tribeca and is released in cinemas in the UK by Dogwoof. Another Met Film School student, Perry Bhandal, sees his film, Interview with a Hitman, released by Kaleidoscope – a year after he pitched the idea at the school. Meanwhile, Met Film School Berlin opens. 2013 There were commercial releases in the UK for Project Wild Thing (graduate, David Bond), and in UK and Germany for Papadopoulos and Sons (graduate, Marcus Markou) and in France for White Lie (graduate, Nyima Cartier), and for Met Film Production films, Village at the End of the World, and The Great Hip Hop Hoax. Also, Ross Domoney’s graduation film, The High Price of Gold, wins top prize at the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival. 2014 Graduate Chika Anadu wins best feature film for B for Boy at the Africa Movie Academy Awards. BA graduate Assaf Machnes wins Best Short Film Awards at the Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival, Quinta Praia International Film Festival, Youki International Youth Film Festival, 20 MinMax Film Festival and the Sehsüchte International Film Festival. The film also gained a Special Mention Award at the Molodist Kiev International Film Festival and won the ARTE Award at the Munich Student Film Festival. In 2014 81% of undergraduates from the school’s undergraduate programmes are now working in the creative industries in permanent, contract or freelance positions. 43% of its students are female. There are over 300 students studying full-time programmes and over 700 students enrolled on the School’s short courses. Between them these students will make 800 short films, 3 feature films and 3 TV series across the year.

MY TIME AT MET FILM SCHOOL GAVE ME AN INSIGHT INTO AREAS SUCH AS PRE- AND POSTPRODUCTION THAT I WOULD OTHERWISE NOT HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO. SINCE GRADUATING FROM MET FILM I HAVE WORKED AS A CAMERA ASSISTANT ON AN EDUCATION, PROMETHEUS AND SKYFALL

SARAH ARMSTRONG ONE YEAR PRACTICAL FILMMAKING, 2007

*June 2014 statistics

2014 Downton Abbey © Carnival Film & Television Limited 2012

THE LADYKILLERS PASSPORT TO PIMLICO A LONG WAY DOWN DOWNTON ABBEY THE HOLLOW CROWN STAR WARS: EPISODE TWO SHAUN OF THE DEAD BURKE AND HARE VALIANT ABOUT TIME TWO FACES OF JANUARY I GIVE IT A YEAR ST. TRINIAN’S THE QUEEN PRINCE OF PERSIA BRIDGET JONES: THE EDGE OF REASON NOTTING HILL A LITTLE CHAOS D-TRAIN

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Met Film School is based within the heart of the film industry at Ealing Studios, which has been operating since 1902. It is the oldest continually-operating studio in the world and it is a prestigious hub for filmmaking talent. Here are just a few films and TV series shot at Ealing Studios:

EALING STUDIOS

FILMMAKING IN LONDON

WHY STUDY FILMMAKING IN LONDON?

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Since 2004 filming in the capital has risen by a massive 30% making it one of the world’s busiest filming cities. (Film London 2014)

From the swinging London streets of Alfie, to contemporary movies such as 28 Days Later, to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the city has been a unique backdrop to an enormous range of films. Across 2014 London continued to attract productions from around the world. Key feature film franchises to use London as their base included the Avengers sequel: Age of Ultron and Night at the Museum 3. (Film London 2014) London has also been the key location for some world famous Oscar-winning movies over the last decade including The Iron Lady and The King’s Speech. Studying in London means you have access to a huge range of filmmaking resources. London houses the British Film Institute, The Cinema Museum, The Kubrick Archives and The London Film Museum.

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The capital also boasts one of the world’s most vibrant art-house cinema scenes and a multitude of film clubs.

London has a broad film festival scene and the city hosts over 50 film festivals annually. (British Council 2014)

The capital is also a great place to find work in the film industry; with the UK’s largest film studios based either within or in easy reach of London. These include: Pinewood, Ealing, Shepperton and 3 Mills studios. Being a student in London will allow you to experience one of the most diverse cities in the world, where more than 300 languages are spoken and a wealth of different cultures and communities live side by side. However long a person lives in London it’s impossible to see it all. There’s always something different, new and creative happening!

HERE ARE SOME OF THE RECENT FILMS SHOT IN LONDON

DARK THOR THE WORLD FAST & FURIOUS 6 LES MISÉRABLES PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN ONTIDESSTRANGER PROMETHEUS SHERLOCK HOLMES THE DARK KNIGHT RISES THE IRON LADY THE KING’S SPEECH GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY THE DEATHLY HARRY POTTER AND HALLOWS: PART 2 SKYFALL BOND 23

SHOOTING IN LONDON IS A PLEASURE. THE CREWS ARE WONDERFUL. THE CITY IS FILM-FRIENDLY AND COOPERATIVE AND, FOR SOMEONE LIKE MYSELF, THE WEATHER IS IDEAL. WOODY ALLEN DIRECTOR 10

OUR STUDENT PRODUCTIONS

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WILL BE MADE AT MET FILM SCHOOL OVER THE NEXT YEAR HAVE ATTENDED MET FILM SCHOOL TO DATE WILL BE MADE BY MET FILM SCHOOL STUDENTS DURING THE YEAR

WHEN I LEFT MET FILM SCHOOL THE VERY FIRST PROJECT I WORKED ON WAS FRENCH FILM STARRING HUGH BONNEVILLE AND ERIC CANTONA, WHICH WAS A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE AND A HUGE LEARNING CURVE. AFTER THAT, I STARTED WORKING AS A DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE FOR THE BBC AND MOVED UP TO SCRIPT EDITOR, WORKING ON SHOWS LIKE CASUALTY, DR WHO AND TORCHWOOD.

DAVID RODEN ONE-YEAR (CERT HE) PRACTICAL FILMMAKING, 2006

MET FILM SCHOOL ABOUT BERLIN BUFA

STUDYING IN BERLIN

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Met Film School was founded in 2003, and following its success in the UK went on to launch a second campus in Berlin at the heart of independent filmmaking. Met Film School Berlin follows exactly the same ethos as the school in London, offering an intensive practical filmmaking experience taught by industry professionals in an active film studio. Students are able to feel completely integrated within the Berlin filmmaking community, working in an environment that is steeped in cinematic and filmmaking history. Classes are primarily in English, in accordance with the school’s accreditation with the University of West London, with a selection of short courses taught in German.

Berlin is an exciting, cosmopolitan cultural hub that continues to attract filmmakers and artists from around the world. Berlin has a strong TV, film and creative start-up community: together they make up a professional workforce of over 300,000.

Berlin is an affordable option for international students choosing to study within Europe. A good standard of accommodation is available at relatively low-cost and living expenses are kept low, with an all-day ticket for public transport costing around €6. Non-EU students are also able to work 180 half days per year (four hours a day) while they study with Met Film School Berlin, making it a really attractive destination for international study.

Met Film School Berlin is based at BUFA, the studio that has been home to film productions since the Weimar Republic and is one of the oldest film studios in Europe. The school’s location enables students to have first-hand experience of a working film studio on a day-to-day basis, and also places them in the heart of the city. Today BUFA is an active film studio whose stages offer a wealth of filming experiences – Greenscreen, live-TV studio set up, a standing set used for TV production and large stage for commercial use. The studio is home to in-house production companies, a camera / lighting rental house, a prop house, a set building company and postproduction facilities.

Filmmakers from around the globe are attracted to Berlin with around 300 films being shot there each year. The Berlin International Film Festival is one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world with an emphasis on showcasing new filmmakers and independent film productions. Courses offered at Met Film School Berlin:

POSTGRADUATE COURSES MA DIRECTING MA SCREENWRITING UNDERGRADUATE COURSES BA (HONS) PRACTICAL FILMMAKING PRACTICAL FILMMAKING DIPLOMA (DIP HE) ONE-YEAR PRACTICAL FILMMAKING (CERT HE) SHORT COURSES TAUGHT IN ENGLISH SIX-MONTH PRACTICAL FILMMAKING FROM STORY TO SCREEN IN EIGHT WEEKS DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING FOUR-WEEK DIRECTING TWO-DAY INTENSIVE FILMMAKING REDUCATION SHORT COURSES TAUGHT IN GERMAN YOUNG FILMMAKERS’ ACADEMY TWO-DAY INTENSIVE FILMMAKING

WE ARE PART OF THE INDUSTRY

TOWN OF RUNNERS “IN AN OLYMPIC YEAR, HERE’S AN INSPIRATIONAL REMINDER OF WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT”

Met Film School is not just a film school, its part of an enterprise that makes films, teaches people the skills needed to make films and offers postproduction services to the industry.

Our Industry partners:

Currently its production company Met Film Production is in postproduction on two films, Jim Loach’s second feature which was shot in Australia in March 2013 and the documentary How To Change The World which is backed by the BFI and Sky. During 2013 it released Village at the End of the World and The Great Hip Hop Hoax, which premiered at the Edinburgh Film Festival. In 2012 Met Film Production’s Town of Runners, conceived and co-produced by graduate Dan Demissie and post-produced by Met Film Post, opened at the Tribeca Film Festival and was seen by audiences around the world. Other films released include The Infidel starring Omid Djalili and written by author and comedian David Baddiel, Little Ashes starring Robert Pattinson, French Film starring Hugh Bonneville and Eric Cantona, and the awardwinning documentaries, Donor Unknown and Men Who Swim.

VILLAGE AT THE END OF THE WORLD

LITTLE ASHES

THE GREAT HIP HOP HOAX

“VISUALLY IMMACULATE AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING STUFF”

“A LAVISH RECREATION OF THE PERIOD…. A CAPTIVATING PIECE”

“A SMART MORALITY TALE ABOUT THE ILLUSORY NATURE OF CELEBRITY, AND THE PRESSURES IT EXERTS ONCE ATTAINED”

EMPIRE

THE INFIDEL “SHARP, WISE AND VERY FUNNY” TIME OUT LONDON

DAILY EXPRESS

MEN WHO SWIM “A NIGH-ON PERFECT DOCUMENTARY”

DAILY TELEGRAPH

THE INDEPENDENT

TOTAL FILM

OUR TUTORS

Neil Peplow, who started his career in Ealing Studios twenty years ago, heads our team of industry-professional and award-winning tutors. Neil has been involved in the production of 15 feature films as an independent producer including the critically acclaimed Waking Ned (1998). Following his time as Director of Film at Skillset, and Director of Screen at the Australian Film, Television and Radio School, Neil returned to Ealing to focus on helping the next generation of British film talent take their first steps in the industry.

“IT IS FANTASTIC TO SEE HOW FILM EDUCATION IN THE UK HAS REALLY FLOURISHED. WITH ONLINE CHANNELS AND BRANDED CONTENT BRINGING IN A NEW AGE OF MOVING IMAGES THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME FOR STUDENTS ENTERING THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES” NEIL PEPLOW CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

CHRIS BOULD

HEAD OF TELEVISION & CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF MET GO

Multiple BAFTA-winning director/ producer of My Friend Joe and Whose Line Is It Anyway?

OF STUDENT BREN SIMSON HEADFILM PRODUCTION

Lead director on a range of television series including Medics, StarStreet and Island. Other credits include: Brookside, Press Gang, The Bill, EastEnders and Making Out. Drama documentary credits include ‘Addicted to Murder’ on Harold Shipman.

LISA NEELEY

DIRECTOR OF STUDENT AFFAIRS & POST-GRADUATE PROGRAMMES

ALAN LEWIS

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMES & MA POSTPRODUCTION PROGRAMME LEADER

Former development and production executive at Warner Bros. and HBO Films. Director of screenplay consultancy, Story H-Q.

3D artist and compositor with over 13 years experience in the CG industry.

TUTOR RORY KILALEA SENIOR SHORT COURSES

TUTOR AMEDEO BERETTA SENIOR VFX COURSES

Award-winning writer and filmmaker. Credits include: Features - Cry Freedom, Kings Solomon’s Mines, A Far off Place, A World Apart, A Dry White Season. Commercials: Coca Cola, Land Rover, Nivea and The African Concert - Paul Simon, Gracelands.

CG generalist & character animator with over 12 years international experience in full CG and VFX feature films, TV series, TV ads and videogames, with work including John Carter, Paul and Planet 51.

KIRA-ANNE PELICAN SCREENWRITING MARK BARRS CINEMATOGRAPHY TUTOR TUTOR Credits include The Matrix Reloaded and Eyes Wide Shut. She also wrote the hit web-series Living with the Infidels, which was picked up by BBC Comedy.

Camera department with credits including Jane Eyre, Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, Hogfather and Waking the Dead.

AND EMMA LINDLEY ACTING DIRECTING TUTOR

ARTS TUTOR MARK JOHNSON SCREEN

DAVID MARTIN EDITING TUTOR

PHILIPPE LONGCHAMP

GILL WILKINSON DIRECTING TUTOR

TUTOR JAMES PRICE DOCUMENTARY

TUTOR TIM MERCIER DIRECTING

HARRIET WOOTLIFF DIRECTING TUTOR

BRIAN WARD SCREENWRITING TUTOR

LAURA SMITH DIRECTING TUTOR

DAVID LEMON SCREENWRITING TUTOR

TUTOR ANUREE DE SILVA EDITING

GABRIELLE MOTOLA POSTPRODUCTION TUTOR

TUTOR DAVID GAMBLE EDITING

PHILIP SINDALL CINEMATOGRAPHY TUTOR

JONAS GRIMAS DIRECTING TUTOR

ROBIN VIDGEON BSC CINEMATOGRAPHY TUTOR

Screen arts tutor, Leading screen arts academic who also teaches at the NFTS.

Director on a range of television series’ including Hollyoaks, The Bill, Casualty and Byker Grove.

A BAFTA-nominated Writer/ director with several feature films in development.

Writer of a number of feature films including: Containment, Faintheart and Dead Happy. TV Series’ include Doctors, Whizziwig and Summer in Transylvania.

Oscar-nominated, BAFTA-winning editor of Shakespeare in Love, Veronica Guerin and Shopgirl.

Editor of Sid and Nancy and Straight to Hell Returns.

Director of Channel 4 Documentary series’ What is Freedom? and People in Order.

Screenwriter. Co-writer of Sidney Pollack’s The Interpreter.

Editor on films such as Trainspotting, A Life Less Ordinary and Shallow Grave. Editor on a range of TV series’ including Holby City.

Camera operator on Nanny McPhee, Shakespeare in Love, Four Weddings and a Funeral and Mamma Mia!

Award-winning producer and director of BBC documentary Big Brother, ITV series My Parents Are Aliens and BBC series Brum.

Professional script consultant for Miramax and New Line.

Director of multi-award winning soap opera EastEnders and TV series Holby City.

Director of TV short series The Cut, Doctors and Hollyoaks.

Has worked as an editor and colourist for ten years, as well as working as a freelance photographer. Credits include: Achantè and Clowntime is Over.

Director of a range of TV series including Heartbeat, Wallander, Hope and Glory and Silent Witness.

OF RACHEL WOOD HEADSCREENWRITING

CINEMATOGRAPHY SCREENWRITING NIC MORRIS BSC MAPROGRAMME LEADER JAMIE NUTTGENS MAPROGRAMME LEADER

AL CLARK PRODUCING TUTOR

Co-producer of Red Riding and Raindance Festival winner with the microbudget The Blue Tower.

Feature film, TV drama and commercials Director of Photography, with special interest in digital workflows.

BAFTA-nominated producer of London to Brighton. Al founded Wellington Films in 2000.

SHANI GREWAL DIRECTING TUTOR

TUTOR NICK SAVY SENIOR ANIMATION COURSES

DIRECTING LEADER SIMON SHORE MAPROGRAMME

OF QUALITY VICTORIA TRACHY DIRECTOR AND UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

IAN KNOX DIRECTING TUTOR

Specialist in the field of screen arts.

Credits include: Holby City, Taggart, Bad Girls, Boon and Monarch of the Glen.

EDITING MAIREAD MCCLEAN DOCUMENTARY & EXPERIMENTAL KANT PAN TUTOR FILM TUTOR

FAYE HEADLIGHTOFANDCAMERA, SOUND

TUTOR KATE MYERS PRODUCING

Formerly Head of Production at Catch23UK and Head of Development at Scala Productions.

Experienced VFX artist with work including Batman Begins, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and The Golden Compass.

Award-winning writer/director of features, TV drama, and documentaries; teaches directing and other related aspects of filmmaking.

TUTOR SIXSENIOR TUTOR MET & ANTHONY ALLEYNE SENIOR MONTHS PRACTICAL JOE HEPWORTH YOUNG FILMMAKERS FILMMAKING Award-winning director of BBC Films’ Ghostwatch and My SisterWife, BBC’s Blood Rights, Berkley Square and Drovers’ Gold.

Writer of a series of shorts including Out of Order, Soul Flowers and Let’s Launch Leonard. Joe also directed and produced Night Fishing, which was screened at film festivals globally.

Camera credits on Sunshine, Below and Top Gear.

GO PRODUCER HEAD OF & MA BUSINESS STEVE PINHAY METPRODUCING AND PROGRAMME LEADER

Producer of a number of TV series’ including CD-UK, Comic Relief Does Fame Academy, SM: TV Gold and Reeves and Mortimer’s Driving School.

Credits include Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch. Kate was also associate producer on TV Series Lock, Stock… and feature film Birth starring Nicole Kidman.

TUTOR ASHER TLALIM DOCUMENTARY

Director of a range of TV series, with credits including Casualty, Holby City and Grange Hill.

Director of feature documentaries For the Record and Bella Exchange.

MARTIN AUTY

PRODUCING TUTOR

Experienced television producer. Credits include: A Touch of Frost, Heartbeat and Roman Mysteries. Martin has ventured into making films, having produced A Foreign Field, Heidi and most recently Ways to Live Forever.

SCREENWRITING TUTOR

Cinematographer for Hellraiser, The Mission, The Fly II and Additional Photography on The World is Not Enough.

Academy Award-nominated Editor of The Crying Game.

GIACOMO CIMINI DIRECTING TUTOR

Award-winning producer and director. Director of Italian TV series Delitti. His latest work City in the Sky premiered at the 66th Venice Film Festival. In addition, his recent short film The Nostalgist won awards at the Palm Springs Film Festival and Giffoni Film Festival.

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ALUMNI IN THE INDUSTRY Met Film School offers a range of opportunities for students to engage with professionals during their studies – to give them the best transition possible into the film industry and beyond. Here are some examples of productions Met students have worked on:

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN TRIBUTE SHOOT ANNA KARENINA CASUALTY CLASH OF THE TITANS DOCTORS DORIAN GRAY DR WHO EASTENDERS GREAT HIP HOP HOAX HEROES HOLBY CITY JACK RYAN MERLIN MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 4: GHOST PROTOCOL NIGELLISSIMA ONE DAY PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES POIROT PRINCE OF PERSIA: THE SANDS OF TIME RED DWARF X 19

SKINS SKYFALL SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE? SOCCER AID MATCH 2012 ST TRINIAN’S ST TRINIAN’S 2: THE LEGEND OF FITTON’S GOLD STRICTLY COME DANCING SURVIVORS THE AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA THE DARK KNIGHT TORCHWOOD TOWN OF RUNNERS VILLAGE AT THE END OF THE WORLD WOLVERINE WRATH OF THE TITANS X MEN: FIRST CLASS X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE YOUNG VICTORIA YOUNG, DUMB AND LIVING OFF MUM

MET GAVE ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE A DIRECTOR, PRODUCER, WRITER AND A CASTING DIRECTOR. TO BE ABLE TO EXPERIENCE SUCH A WIDE RANGE OF ROLES HAS GIVEN ME THE CONFIDENCE AND KNOWLEDGE TO TAKE ME FURTHER INTO THE FILM AND TELEVISION INDUSTRY. I NOW WORK IN FILM AND TV DISTRIBUTION AT BLINKBOX

JEREMY GOLDTHORP BA (HONS) PRACTICAL FILMMAKING, 2013

After leaving Met Film School our students have gone on to achieve success in a variety of roles, whether freelance on independent productions, at established media companies, or even setting up their own companies. Our students have worked for:

MET GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES Met GO is the team at Met Film School dedicated to helping recent graduates take their first steps in their professional careers within the film, television and creative industries. Met GO aims to support graduates gaining practical experience within the industry both through employment and in entrepreneurial roles; to support student films in festivals and commercially, and to maintain ongoing relationships with graduates. Met GO has three main functions; Met GO Agency, Met GO Productions and Met GO Festivals.

AGENCY Met GO Agency connects graduates with full-time contracts, internships and placements. It helps graduates establish a network of contacts through Met Film School’s relationships with industry partners. In 2014 Met GO Agency helped graduates gain employment at a range of companies including:

Met GO Production works with external clients to produce work, using other students and graduates to deliver projects. Projects are mentored by experienced Met Film School professionals and overseen by the Met GO team. It manages film commissions and hosts exclusive student competitions.

BLINKBOX THE IMAGINARIUM MOLIFILMS DAYTIMER OUTSIDER FILMS/BBC SHORT BAD BABY PRODUCTIONS GOOD MUSIC EXCLUSIVE MEDIA PICATRIX MUSIC LTD DRAMA STUDIO MET POST MET FILM PRODUCTION

In 2013-14 it ran an exclusive competition with the Independent newspaper as part of the launch of its online documentary channel. Documentary Filmmaking graduate Mairi Ankers won the first prize of £1000. In addition, runner up, PartTime Documentary Filmmaking Graduate Fraser McGruer won an internship with the TV channel London Live and BA graduate Mohamed El Sehrawy won a range of filmmaking equipment.

What employers say about MET GO AGENCY “MET FILM STUDENTS HAVE BEEN GREAT FUN TO WORK WITH...HOPEFULLY WE CAN CONTINUE EMPLOYING MORE MET FILM STUDENTS IN THE FUTURE, THEY ARE CERTAINLY BEING TRAINED WELL!” JOHL GARLING Studio Manager, The Imaginarium

What students say about MET GO AGENCY

Benny and Jack´s Flying Machine

“I INTERNED AT MET FILM PRODUCTION BEFORE BEING OFFERED MY ROLE AS PRODUCER’S ASSISTANT. MY DAY CAN INCLUDE ANYTHING FROM READING SCRIPT REPORTS TO LIAISING WITH AGENTS FOR OUR CAST. THE PHONE IS CONSTANTLY RINGING, BUT THAT’S WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THE INDUSTRY!”

PRODUCTION

RALUCA IONESCU BA (Hons) Practical Filmmaking Graduate, 2013

Met Film Production also worked with Swiss pharmaceutical company Devirex, who were launching a new blister preventing lipstick called Lipivir. Students were invited to submit films around the theme of kissable lips. First prize winner Berlin School One-Year Practical Filmmaking student Rusanna Danielian, won €2000 and her film will now be used as a global commercial for Lipivir.

FESTIVALS MET GO Festivals was launched to help students navigate the festival and commercial world of film to maximise opportunities for their films. It provides information and advice to students and graduates on film festival strategy. In addition, a selection of films are identified annually that are seen to have uniquely strong opportunities to succeed critically or commercially, and have their festival strategy directly managed by the Met GO Festivals team. Film festival successes across the past year include:

AUSCHWITZ ON MY MIND

BA graduate Assaf Machnes won Best Short Film Awards at the Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival, Quinta Praia International Film Festival, Youki International Youth Film Festival, 20 MinMax Film Festival and the Sehsüchte International Film Festival. The film also gained a Special Mention Award at the Molodist Kiev International Film Festival and won the ARTE Award at the Munich Student Film Festival.

What students say about MET GO PRODUCTIONS “FOR ME PERSONALLY KNOWING THAT I HAVE WON SO MUCH MONEY AND THAT MY FILM WILL BE NOW USED AS A COMMERCIAL IS TOTALLY AWESOME. I NOW HAVE A PROVEN REASON TO BELIEVE IN MY ABILITIES!” RUSANNA DANIELIAN One-Year Practical Filmmaking, 2014

What companies say about MET GO PRODUCTIONS “A QUICK NOTE TO SAY THANKS FOR YESTERDAY - I WAS DELIGHTED WITH THE CREW AND THE STUFF WE ARE GETTING” ASH WARNER Cone Films Note: Met GO Production is separate from Met Film Production, our professional feature film company.

FOR GRANTED

BA graduate Mohamed El Sehrawy won the Sony Production Award – Student category.

ORBIT

BA graduate Florinda Frisardi’s film was screened at the East End Film Festival and shortlisted for the Best UK Short award.

FLEETING LIGHTS

BA graduate Kenya Brading won the Best Animation Award at the Lime Line Awards in London. 22

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE CERTIFICATE

ADVISORY BOARD

The School’s Advisory Board consists of accomplished industry professionals, including major distributors, and awardwinning filmmakers.

AT MET FILM SCHOOL YOU’LL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME MAKING FILMS WITH THE SUPPORT OF PROFESSIONAL FILMMAKERS. I DON’T KNOW ANY OTHER WAY TO LEARN. STEPHEN FREARS Met Film School Patron and Director of High Fidelity, Dangerous Liaisons, Dirty Pretty Things, The Queen and Philomena.

The professional practice certificate, which is part of Met GO, is a unique award developed by Met Film School to recognise outstanding students by communicating their professionalism to prospective employers. Students on the school’s six-month, one and two-year programmes and the MA who demonstrate exemplary communication and teamwork, management, planning and organisational skills, initiative and an innate understanding of film are awarded the Met Film School Professional Practice Certificate and access to the School’s Industry Placement Scheme, which is part of Met GO. The Met Film School Industry Placement Scheme seeks to provide students with placements and jobs within the film, television and media industries. The scheme’s participating companies span all sectors of the industry and offer a wide range of placement opportunities. A placement can often provide valuable experience and contacts and be a first step into a successful career within the creative industries.

THOMAS HØEGH Founder of Arts Alliance. SIR ALAN PARKER CBE Director of Bugsy Malone, Fame, Pink Floyd-The Wall, The Commitments and Evita. HEATHER RABBATTS Ex-chair of Shed media, the group behind UK TV series Supernanny, Who Do You Think You Are? and the Academy Award-winning Man on Wire. BARNABY THOMPSON Head of Ealing Studios, Director of St. Trinian’s and Producer of An Ideal Husband. JILL TANDY Head of Commercial Affairs at NBC Universal International Television Production. CAMERON MCCRACKEN Managing Director of Pathé UK.

NIK POWELL Director of the NFTS and Producer of The Crying Game. DAVID KOSSE Head of Film Four and former President of Universal Pictures International. MICHAEL GUBBINS Former editor of Screen International. Chair at Film Agency for Wales. ROGER LAUGHTON Former Chair of South West Screen and Deputy Chair of the British Film Institute. SANDRA HEBRON Independent film consultant with clients including the Rome International Film Festival and Everyman Cinemas. Previously Head of BFI Festivals and former Artistic Director of the London International Film Festival.

SARAH GAVRON Director of feature films Brick Lane and Suffragette. JOHN WOODWARD Managing Director of Arts Alliance, previously Chief Executive of the UK Film Council, British Film Institute, and PACT.

IN CONVERSATION WITH… NOEL CLARKE

Actor, Screenwriter, Director and Producer and winner of the BAFTA Rising Star Award Noel Clarke brought cult classics Kidulthood and Adulthood to the screen. His acting credits also include Star Trek Into Darkness, Doctor Who, Holby City and Casualty. He shared his experiences of being an independent filmmaker and the importance of persistence and adaptability for any successful filmmaker.

ANDY SERKIS

Actor, Director and Author Andy Serkis gave a relaxed and personal masterclass to students at Met Film School. Best known for his roles as Gollum in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Hobbit and for his role as Caesar in the Planet of the Apes franchise, his work in motion capture is critically acclaimed. This has earned him many awards including an Empire Award, a National Board of Review Award, two Saturn Awards and a Screen Actors Guild Award.

CHUNG-HOON CHUNG

Chung-hoon Chung is an internationallyrenowned cinematographer whose work includes Korean cult classic Old Boy, Lady Vengeance and Stoker starring Nicole Kidman. He visited Met Film School to provide students with a masterclass, where he shared some tips on how to become a world-class cinematographer.

LORD DAVID PUTTNAM

Producer Lord David Puttnam is a film industry legend that has worked on some of the best-known films of all time including the timeless Chariots of Fire, winner of the Academy Award for Best Picture. His filmmaking career spanned over four decades and included a period as CEO of Columbia Pictures. He visited Met Film School to share his extensive filmmaking learning with students, using his Oscarwinning The Killing Fields as a real-life filmmaking case study for discussion.

DAVID YATES

Yates’ career includes renowned TV series State of Play; whilst his 2005 feature Girl in the Café was BAFTA and Emmy award winning. Yates is also one of the most commercially successful British directors in recent years having helmed films in the Harry Potter franchise including The Order of the Phoenix, The Half Blood Prince and The Deathly Hallows parts one and two.

FRANK SPONTNIZ

Frank Spontnitz is an award-winning writer and producer best known for his work on TV series The X-Files. He provided a funny, light-hearted masterclass on writing for television using The X-Files as a case study. He highlighted differences to be considered when writing a script for US television and also discussed how to add humour into drama.

HUGH BONNEVILLE

Actor Hugh Bonneville is a familiar face on our screens, with a broad and varied career in film and television. He is best known for his role as Robert, Earl of Grantham in BAFTA award-winning series Downton Abbey.

The school organises a number of masterclasses throughout the year with key figures from motion picture, television and commercial filmmaking. Over the past few years the school has welcomed a wide range of high profile guests, here are just a few…

JUDY MORRIS

Writer, Director and Actor Judy Morris (Happy Feet, Eye of the Storm) took part in a Q&A session with Met Film students, providing an insight into her career and how she got into the business with her lively “just do it” attitude. The key theme of the Q&A was “Be relentless” and never to believe your own publicity because fortunes can change so quickly.

DEBORAH SATHE

Deborah Sathe is Head of Talent Development at Film London, which supports filmmaking initiatives in the capital. It runs several initiatives aimed at supporting UK filmmaking talent. Deborah spoke about the range of opportunities available through Film London to allow young filmmakers to gain exposure for their work.

SIR ALAN PARKER CBE

Sir Alan Parker CBE, Director, Producer, Writer and Actor, gave an entertaining masterclass to Met Film School students. Parker began his film career through his association with producer Lord David Puttnam when he wrote the screenplay for the feature Melody in 1971. Parker is best known for directing musical films including Bugsy Malone, Fame, Pink Floyd-The Wall, The Commitments and Evita. He was knighted in 2002.

PAWEL PAWLIKOSKI

Multiple award-winning Director, Screenwriter and Producer Pawel Pawlikowski’s credits include My Summer of Love, The Woman in the Fifth and Ida. Pawel started his career as a TV documentary filmmaker before moving into the world of feature filmmaking. Pawel provided a masterclass where he discussed the making of Ida with Met Film School students.

ALRICK RILEY

Riley is one of the UK’s leading television directors. He has directed a range of hit British TV series including: Hustle, Ashes to Ashes, Silent Witness, Hotel Babylon and Judge John Deed. He has also been the recipient of two BAFTA awards. He provided students with an in-depth masterclass covering the key elements required to succeed as a director of TV drama.

HOSSEIN AMINI

British screenwriter Hossein Amini visited Met Film School whilst at Ealing Studios working on his directing debut, Working Title’s Two Faces of January. Following the acclaimed success of cult neo-noir crime thriller Drive, for which Amini was nominated for several awards for best screenplay adaptation, Amini’s move into directing comes at a focal point in his career. His words of advice to Met Film School students - Be true to your voice and persevere through the times when your work is rejected.

ASIF KAPADIA

BAFTA-winning filmmaker Asif Kapadia is known for his visually striking films exploring characters living in timeless, extreme and unforgiving landscapes. Not only garnering acclaim for his fiction films such as The Warrior and Far North, Kapadia has recently had great success with feature documentary Senna and shared his experiences with students.

KIRK JONES

Writer and Director Kirk Jones visited Met Film School to talk about his career and experience shooting feature projects, Waking Ned and Everybody’s Fine, starring Robert De Niro and Drew Barrymore. Jones’ debut feature film Waking Ned made an unprecedented impact on the global box office and he has since directed Nanny McPhee starring Emma Thompson.

STEPHEN FREARS

Stephen Frears gave a modest and honest account of his career in the film industry during his masterclass at Met Film School. Frears’ film career has seen him direct cult hits My Beautiful Launderette, Dirty Pretty Things and Prick Up Your Ears. He has been nominated for both an Oscar (Best Achievement in Directing) and a BAFTA (the David Lean Award for Direction) for The Queen, and has directed six women to Oscar nominations, including Michelle Pfeiffer and Helen Mirren (who won).

OUR FACILITIES

CAMPUS

SHOOTING CAMERAS LOCATIONS

LIGHTING & SOUND

Regardless of their study programme the school encourages students to be resourceful and pragmatic when it comes to production planning, as these are skills that will be transferable to all types of productions.

The main Met Film School campus is located onsite at Ealing Studios. Lessons take place in their teaching rooms or, if they include shooting exercises, around campus. Aside from scheduled teaching sessions, students have access to the school to continue working on their projects independently. Students store their rushes on portable hard drives and they can use one of 100+ Apple workstations to edit whenever the school is open.

Met Film School has its own sound stage located within the Ealing Studios lot, which is used for various practical workshops and teaching sessions, a multicamera studio and gallery. In addition to the sound stage, students at Met Film School will experience a range of shooting environments. Our Ealing campus includes a number of studios and teaching rooms which offer a variety of shooting possibilities and are used for teaching and practical exercises .

The kit room offers all the equipment that students require to set up the basics for their shoot. This includes three-point lighting systems, sound kits and grips.

The Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kit room is equipped with a range of sound, camera and lighting kits for students on their films, as well as exercises throughout the courses. Students on longer programmes will act as crew on each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s films, supported by external professionals where appropriate. By taking on a range of on-set roles, students gain the well-rounded production experience needed to aid their development as independent filmmakers.

In addition, the School aims to provide additional support for those starting their higher education. It offers students on accredited courses a complimentary and voluntary online course to help them get to know their fellow students, the school, a virtual learning environment and of course the language of filmmaking. This course provides students with a valuable induction to the school, with long-lasting benefits.

The School has a wide range of camera facilities. Students on one and two year courses will receive training on the Sony EX3 which is an industry workhorse, used films such as District 9 and Battle: Los Angeles. They will also receive training on large sensor cameras, such as the Red Scarlet and the Sony F3. The School will help to assist students in selecting the most appropriate resources for their projects.

The kit room also holds boom poles, zeppelins, radio mics, hard drive sound recorders, mixers, dedo lights, flo lights, 1k and 2k fresnel lights and a range of dollies. A complement of lighting grip equipment (c-stands, magic arms, flags and polyboard) is also available to help students learn the craft of lighting.

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YOUR FILM EDUCATION IN SAFE HANDS QUALITY ASSURANCE

CILECT

The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education

Met Film is one of a select number of schools in the UK to boast full membership to The International Association of Film and Television Schools (Centre International de Liaison des Ecoles de Cinéma et de Télévision – CILECT)

Met Film School has undergone a review for educational oversight by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), which has identified the following good practice: • Professional Practice Certificate which enhances graduate opportunities: Students who demonstrate exemplary communication and teamwork, management, planning and organisation skills, initiative and innate understanding of film are awarded the Met Film School Professional Practice Certificate, and gain access to the school’s Industry Placement Scheme. • Masterclasses with leading industry professionals. • Strong and wide-ranging industrial-links.

CILECT is deeply committed to maintaining the highest possible educational standards of audiovisual teaching and learning in its member schools and is dedicated to the stimulation of creativity, diversity and individuality.

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE CERTIFICATE This enhances graduate opportunities. Students who demonstrate exemplary communication and teamwork, management, planning and organisation skills, initiative and filmsense are awarded the Met Film School Professional Practice Certificate, and gain access to the School’s Industry Placement Scheme.

MET FILM PRODUCTION Met Film Production and its team have garnered numerous awards for both its fiction and documentary films. Awards include two BAFTA wins and two further nominations, two BIFA nominations, a Grierson win and two further nominations as well as multiple film festival prizes and openings at top film festivals around the world.

UNIVERSITY OF WEST LONDON

AVID

The University of West London is the validating partner for the school’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes

Met Film School is an Avid Learning Partner. A number of the school’s editing courses are Avid certified. In order to become an Avid Learning Partner (ALP), Avid requires a strong quality focus as well as a state-of-the-art training environment.

NATIONAL FILM AND TELEVISION SCHOOL The National Film and Television School (NFTS) is the school’s advisory partner on its undergraduate and non-accredited programmes. It provides advice across the range of filmmaking disciplines offered by the school.

ADOBE® Met Film School is an authorised Adobe Educational Partner, consulting on educational delivery, software training and professional certification. In addition, our partnership allows the school access to the very latest software updates from Adobe®.

BIS: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, INNOVATION & SKILLS The School is a listed body with the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS). The BIS invests in skills and education to promote trade and boost innovation. Listed bodies are higher learning institutions that offer courses in the UK that can lead to a degree from a recognised body.

CERTIFICATE OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

SKILLSET The BA (Hons) Practical Filmmaking programme has been awarded a Creative Skillset Tick. The Creative Skillset Tick is a mark of quality indicating programmes best suited to prepare students for a career in the Creative Industries. To gain the Creative Skillset Tick, programmes need to undergo a rigorous assessment process conducted by experts in the creative industries. They only give the Tick to programmes with the strongest links with industry. This ensures that the courses keep up with the rapid pace of creative change, and students’ benefit from using the latest technologies and working with industry throughout their studies.

Met Film School is a member of The Certification Service for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CPD is the term used to describe the commitment to lifelong learning, a skill that is invaluable to all people across every segment of society. A range of the school’s short and part-time courses are CPD certified.

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MA POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES “THE WORLD OF FILM TODAY IS CHANGING SO RADICALLY, THAT RATHER THAN SEEING YOURSELF AS A FILMMAKER, YOU SHOULD THINK OF YOURSELF AS A CONTENT CREATOR, SHARING A STORY. THAT STORY COULD BE DISTRIBUTED ON YOUTUBE, SHOWN ON BROADCAST TV OR ONLINE VIA NETFLIX OR EVEN INCORPORATED INTO THE NEXT GROUNDBREAKING VIDEO GAME.” TONY ORSTEN CEO of The Imaginarium MA Programmes Guest Speaker

Met Film School offers a range of one-year full-time programmes in a selection of filmmaking disciplines including Directing, Screenwriting, Business and Producing, Postproduction and Cinematography. All programmes are led by experienced industry practitioners. In addition, a selection of highprofile guest speakers from the creative industries provide additional guidance to students. Students all participate in the Induction Lab module at the start of their study, allowing them to be immersed in filmmaking practice and moving image theory, as the conceptual bedrock that informs the rest of their programmes. Each MA programme is divided into six-20 credit modules followed by a 60-credit module comprising the final Masters Project. Across the six modules students will attend a series of lectures, screenings, seminars, practice-based exercises and workshops, as well as work independently to create projects for their portfolio, demonstrating craft and creativity to an advanced degree. In addition, students will be required to conduct scholarly research within their chosen programme as the basis of critical and reflective written work that links to their filmmaking practice. Students will also receive one-to-one tutorial support throughout the year. In addition, all MA students will work alongside each other to respond to a professional brief from an external client to produce an industry project. This project gives students the opportunity to find out what it’s like to work as part of a multi-disciplinary creative team. Clients have included charities such as Stonewall (UK’s leading Gay and Lesbian campaigning group) and Stent for Life (a European charity working to reduce heart attack fatalities) and new start-up AllCreative (a new website aimed at providing comprehensive information about careers in the creative industries).

Still from Stonewall 25th Anniversary video

“ I JUST HAVE TO SAY THAT THE FILM IS TRULY EXCELLENT – THANK YOU SO MUCH. I HAVE NO DOUBT THAT PROMOTING THIS FILM WILL MEAN DIRECT ENGAGEMENT WITH NEW AUDIENCES, WHICH IS THANKS TO YOU AND YOUR WONDERFUL FILM” MICHELLE BOOTH Project Manager Stonewall

“ THE FILM IS VERY GOOD INDEED. THE STYLE AND TONE IS BANG ON. THERE ARE LOTS OF CREATIVE MOMENTS TO BREAK UP THE PERFORMANCE. LOTS OF GOOD STUFF. BRILLIANT!” PAUL BRAZIER CEO of Advertising agency AMVBDDO and founder of AllCreative

MA DIRECTING This programme is designed to give students a comprehensive grasp of the creative and technical responsibilities of directors today within a historical, cultural and industrial context. Through a dynamic blend of seminars, practical workshops, exercises and screenings, students will focus on the core elements of visual language, narrative storytelling and performance. Students will learn and practice a variety of directing approaches, working with actors and collaborating with other members of the creative team. Individuals will work with other students from their cohort to produce their own distinctive work while supporting each other across a variety of filmed exercises. Additional topics covered on this programme include the life and work of a director, fundamentals of dramaturgy, the role of improvisation, script analysis and preparation, a survey of directing techniques and how creative and psychological approaches inform the director’s process. The goal of this programme is to develop the craft skills and technological proficiency that ultimately frees the director to take creative risks and guide the audience through a dramatic experience. The programme is delivered in three phases. Phase one is delivered over nine weeks and consists of the Induction Lab module followed by Directing Bootcamp, which covers the key creative and technical skills that anchor the director’s craft and provide the foundation for more advanced techniques.

Phase two is delivered over twenty-four weeks and starts with Advanced Techniques for Directing Actors, which provides students with an overview of key directing theories and analysis of the actor’s contribution to the creative process. This is followed by Director’s Craft and Creative Collaboration, which synthesizes knowledge and skills gained in previous modules towards the director’s collaborative role in the wider industry. During this module students will work across programmes on an industry project. This is followed by Visual Language of Cinema, which focuses on the core methodologies and techniques for visual storytelling. Finally, Research and Project Methods is a module that runs concurrently across Phase two and it is designed to support students in the preparation of their final Master’s Project. Phase three is delivered over twelve weeks and is a self-directed module dedicated to the development of the Master’s Project. Each student will work under the guidance of a faculty advisor and demonstrate the necessary skill-set required to direct a final short film in any genre.

STUDY LEVEL

POSTGRADUATE DURATION

ONE YEAR FULL-TIME PRICE

£17,500 START DATES

13 OCTOBER 2014 23 FEBRUARY 2015 12 OCTOBER 2015 22 FEBRUARY 2016 10 OCTOBER 2016

“ I FEEL VERY PRIVILEGED THAT THE MET FILM SCHOOL GAVE ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO DIRECT STONEWALL’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY VIDEO. IT WAS DEFINITELY A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR MY FUTURE CAREER AND IT WAS VERY EXCITING TO DIRECT SIR IAN MCKELLEN, CO-FOUNDER OF STONEWALL. I HOPE THE FILM ENCOURAGES MORE PEOPLE TO SUPPORT ORGANISATIONS SUCH AS STONEWALL” PALOMA LOMMEL MA Directing, 2014

PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE Portfolio of filmmaking projects, Masters final Project

VALIDATING BODY This course has been validated for international student visa applications and for UK students.

MA SCREENWRITING Storytelling lies at the heart of this programme where students develop the skills to turn creative ideas into viable concepts and scripts for film, television, online content and other delivery platforms. Students will study and apply the principles behind the practice of screenwriting, including story design and structure, genre, audience, characterization and dialogue. Each student will have their written work read and performed by professional actors and have written scenes produced in conjunction with students on other programmes. Across the programme students will develop several projects that demonstrate professional screenwriting practice, an awareness of market needs and a distinctive writing style. Through seminars, collaborative workshops, peer review and self-directed work students will acquire a variety of professional skills required from today’s industry, including creative development practice, writing industry standard documents, the business of being a professional screenwriter and the importance of being able to win over an audience with a compelling pitch. The programme is delivered in three phases. Phase one is delivered over nine weeks and consists of the Induction Lab module followed by Screenwriting Bootcamp, an immersive module that covers the key creative and technical skills that anchor the screenwriters craft and provide the foundation for more advanced techniques.

Phase two is delivered over twenty-four weeks and begins with the Genre and Audience module, which looks at genre as a storytelling tool and the relationship between the screenwriter and the audience. This is followed by Writing Across Formats: Television, Radio, Advertising and Online Content. This surveys various media platforms and how the content and commissioning process varies across formats. During this module, students work alongside other programmes to respond to a professional brief from an external client to produce an Industry Project. The Business of Screenwriting follows this module, providing a broader industry focus for screenwriting in today’s entertainment industry. In addition, the Research and Project Methods module runs concurrently across Phase two and is designed to support students in the preparation of their final Master’s Project. Phase three is delivered over twelve weeks and is a self-directed module dedicated to the development of a Master’s Project. Each student will work under the guidance of a faculty advisor and demonstrate the necessary skill-set required to conceive, develop and write a feature length screenplay or television project.

STUDY LEVEL

POSTGRADUATE DURATION

ONE-YEAR FULL-TIME PRICE

£17,500 START DATES

13 OCTOBER 2014 23 FEBRUARY 2015 12 OCTOBER 2015 22 FEBRUARY 2016 10 OCTOBER 2016

“ THE TRUTH IS THAT WITHIN THE LAST TEN YEARS OR SO, TELEVISION HAS BECOME MUCH MORE FUN…. POWER FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER IS WITH THE WRITER.” ADRIAN HODGES The Musketeers Executive Producer MA Programmes Guest Speaker

PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE Portfolio of filmmaking projects, Masters final Project

VALIDATING BODY This course has been validated for international student visa applications and for UK students.

MA BUSINESS AND PRODUCING The focus of this programme is on the skills needed to manage projects and people, two of the most important skills a producer of filmed content needs in today’s marketplace. With a broad curriculum including recognized business concepts as well as the creative aspects of producing, students will acquire an understanding of financing, marketing, distribution and exhibition. From looking at content creation and development to the nuts and bolts of production planning and business management, students on this programme will develop skills across a range of visual media platforms including: film, small screen and emerging digital technologies. Through a range of practical case studies, exercises and projects students will learn how to become entrepreneurs in the constantly evolving film and media industries. The programme consists of three phases. Phase one is delivered over nine weeks starting with the Induction Lab module followed by Business and Producing Bootcamp, which covers the key creative and business skills that anchor the producer’s role and provides the foundation for more advanced techniques.

Phase two is delivered over 24 weeks and begins with Film Finance: Development to Delivery, which focuses on a comprehensive analysis of how films and television programmes are financed in today’s industry. Next, students study Creative Producing and Entrepreneurship, which looks at how the creative producer operates independently within the wider entertainment industry, focusing on core competencies in negotiations and deal-making, networking and business development. During this module producing students will lead students from other programmes in responding to a professional brief from an external client towards the delivery of an Industry Project. This is followed by Entertainment Business Models and Practices which provides a survey of comparative business strategies, the role of planning and analysis, organization behaviour, principles of marketing and globalization and digitalization and includes direct, on-site industry field research. In addition, Research and Project Methods is a module that runs concurrently across Phase two and is designed to support students in the preparation of their final Master’s Project. Phase three is delivered over twelve weeks and is a self-directed module dedicated to the development of the Master’s Project. Each student will work under the guidance of a faculty advisor and demonstrate the necessary skill-set required to develop and produce creative content for a specific media platform.

STUDY LEVEL

POSTGRADUATE DURATION

ONE-YEAR FULL-TIME PRICE

£17,500 START DATES

13 OCTOBER 2014 23 FEBRUARY 2015 12 OCTOBER 2015 22 FEBRUARY 2016 10 OCTOBER 2016

“ STUDYING AT THE MET HAS MADE US AWARE OF NEW PATHS TO EXPLORE. WITH THE ADVENT OF THE DIGITAL AGE WE SHOULD DEFINITELY BE TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE NEW MEDIA PLATFORMS NOW AVAILABLE TO US. CREATING A WEB SERIES EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOUTUBE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A GOAL OF OURS AND OUR TIME AT FOOD TUBE (JAMIE OLIVER’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL) REALLY TAUGHT US THE IMPORTANCE OF HOW TO BRAND AND MARKET OURSELVES IN THIS NEW WORLD.” MARTHA MCGUIRK AND LAUREN HOLLEY MA Business and Producing, 2014

PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE Portfolio of filmmaking projects, Masters final Project

VALIDATING BODY This course has been validated for international student visa applications and for UK students.

MA CINEMATOGRAPHY This programme offers students a unique opportunity to develop the advanced level skills required to become a cinematographer in today’s creative industries. Through seminars, practical workshops, individual and group tutorials and self-directed study, students will examine the issues of practice across a range of cinematography principles, theories and debates. Individuals will gain the technical knowledge required to operate cameras and compose lighting for film, TV and online. Students will also develop an understanding of how a Director of Photography uses cinematic technique to construct a story, and those on this programme will work in groups comprising the key roles and responsibilities typically found in a professional film crew. Students will be exposed to the creative and craft skills, as well as the practical and industrial context of cinematography today and what it takes to carve out a professional career. This programme is for students who are passionate about the moving image, love working with cameras and have the ambition to become professional cinematographers. Across the programme students will create a portfolio of diverse filmed work to help launch their professional careers. The programme consists of three phases. Phase one is delivered over nine weeks starting with the Induction Lab module followed by Cinematography Boot Camp, an immersive module that covers the key creative and technical skills that anchor the cinematographer’s role and provide the foundation for more advanced techniques.

Phase two is delivered over twenty-four weeks and begins with Advanced Camera and Lighting, which focuses on the mechanics of lighting and camera movement across a range of shooting scenarios, with an emphasis on depth of field, depth of focus and how to use these techniques to tell a story. This is followed by the Visual Effects and Specialist Cinematography module, which allows students to explore the various filmed formats and techniques to maximise the visual language of cinema and train students in working alongside postproduction processes. Also as part of this module, students will work with the other programmes to respond to a professional brief from an external client to produce an Industry Project. In addition, the Research and Project Methods module will run concurrently across Phase two, supporting students in preparation of their final Master’s Project. Phase Three is delivered over twelve weeks and is a self-directed module dedicated to the development of the Master’s Project. Each student will work under the guidance of a faculty advisor and demonstrate the necessary skill-set required to act as Director of Photography on a significant filmed project.

STUDY LEVEL

POSTGRADUATE DURATION

ONE-YEAR FULL-TIME PRICE

£17,500 START DATES

13 OCTOBER 2014 23 FEBRUARY 2015 12 OCTOBER 2015 22 FEBRUARY 2016 10 OCTOBER 2016

“ THE COURSE HAS BEEN AN EXCELLENT STEP TOWARDS WORKING IN THE PROFESSIONAL WORLD. EVERYTHING THAT IS EXPECTED OF A CINEMATOGRAPHER IN TODAY’S WORLD IS BEING TAUGHT, SO THERE’S NO DOUBT IN MY MIND ABOUT GETTING MYSELF OUT INTO THE INDUSTRY. I’VE MET SOME INCREDIBLE PEOPLE DURING MY TIME AT MET FILM SCHOOL, AND FEEL BETTER EQUIPPED IN STARTING A CAREER IN CINEMATOGRAPHY.” BEN CALLOWAY MA Cinematography, 2015

PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE Portfolio of filmmaking projects, Masters final Project

VALIDATING BODY This course has been validated for international student visa applications and for UK students.

MA POSTPRODUCTION This programme focuses on the core skills and technology needed for today’s ever changing creative industries across a range of postproduction workflow systems, including off-line editing, sound design, grading and visual effects. Students will study and practice the power of editing as a creative and technical discipline, utilizing advanced skills in both Avid® and Adobe Premiere ®, as well as the technical requirements for professional quality workflow systems and output. Through a variety of practical projects, students will work in a stimulated professional environment and have the opportunity to work with directors and producers by providing the editing, sound design, visual effects and grading for student collaborations. All of this will be underpinned by knowledge of the leading software and hardware tools and the ability to work independently and within a creative team. Students on the programme will acquire employable skills across a variety of visual media, work at a professional industry level and network with outside industry professionals. The programme consists of three phases. Phase one is delivered over nine weeks starting with the Induction Lab module followed by Postproduction Boot Camp, an immersive module that covers the key creative and technical skills that anchor the role of postproduction and provide the foundation for more advanced techniques.

Phase two is delivered over twenty-four weeks and begins with Advanced Editing, which covers integrated approaches to the editing process as well as the technical considerations necessary for working in an off-line editing environment. This is followed by Essential Visual Effects, allowing students to learn how to create and integrate visual effects and add motion graphics into their digital media projects. During this module students will work alongside students from other programmes to respond to a professional brief from an external client to produce an Industry Project. Students then study Audio and Video Postproduction Delivery. In this module students are taken through the complete life-cycle of a film during postproduction, with particular emphasis on audio mixing and picture finishing as well as understanding how to deliver media in popular formats. Finally, Research and Project Methods is a module that runs concurrently across Phase two and is designed to support students in the preparation of their final Master’s Project. Phase three is delivered over twelve weeks and is a self-directed module dedicated to the development of the Master’s Project. Each student will work under the guidance of a faculty advisor and demonstrate the necessary skill-set required to develop and produce a creative editing project or technical postproduction project.

STUDY LEVEL

POSTGRADUATE DURATION

ONE-YEAR FULL-TIME PRICE

£17,500 START DATES

13 OCTOBER 2014 23 FEBRUARY 2015 12 OCTOBER 2015 22 FEBRUARY 2016 10 OCTOBER 2016

“ THE INDUSTRY PROJECT WAS INTENSE,BUT FOR THAT REASON, IT WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE FOR OUR FUTURE CAREERS IN POST-PRODUCTION – HOW TO WORK WITH PRODUCERS, DIRECTORS AND WRITERS, ACHIEVE A COMMON GOAL, AND ULTIMATELY PLEASE A CLIENT. I WAS ALSO GIVEN A LOT OF CREATIVE FREEDOM, WHICH HELPED ME GROW ARTISTICALLY,AND MADE FOR A BETTER FINAL PRODUCT. EACH MEMBER OF OUR GROUP WAS HAPPY WITH THE FILM, AND THE CLIENT PRONOUNCED IT A JOB WELL DONE.” JULIA HOSTETLER MA Postproduction, 2014

PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE Portfolio of filmmaking projects, Masters final Project

VALIDATING BODY This course has been validated for international student visa applications and for UK students.

GAURI CHADHA

MET FILM SCHOOL

BA (HONS) PRACTICAL FILMMAKING, 2010

MET GAVE ME MY LIFE! SINCE GRADUATING I BEGAN MY CAREER BY WORKING AS AN ASSISTANT DIRECTOR ON SEVERAL BOLLYWOOD FILMS AND A COUPLE OF HOLLYWOOD FILMS SUCH AS MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 4 – GHOST PROTOCOL. I HAVE SINCE SET UP MY OWN COMPANY CHASING FRAMES PRODUCTIONS.

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TWO-YEAR DEGREES THREE-YEAR DEGREE

TWO-YEAR UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES BA (HONS) PRACTICAL FILMMAKING The goal of this programme is to give students an in-depth practical understanding of the key aspects of the filmmaking process over an intensive two-year period. It allows them to gain comprehensive training in a range of key skills including writing, directing, producing, editing and professional industry practice. In addition, students will develop a critical awareness of film history, movements, genres and contemporary filmmaking styles. In year-one, students study three fifteen-week modules. The first module is Foundations in Filmmaking, which introduces them to key filmmaking techniques; including the writing process, directing actors, camera, lighting and sound practices and editing content. This is followed by Making Short Films, which brings together the key skills learned in Foundations in Filmmaking allowing students to create a short narrative film. The final first year module is Professional Practice, which explores current and evolving models in film, TV and new media. Students devise and shoot short documentaries and work collaboratively to produce an episodic web-series written, produced and directed by the group.

In year-two, students study a further three fifteen-week modules. They start with Crafting Narratives, which covers an exploration of film genres and multi-camera production plus further development of directing, writing and editing skills. This is followed by Feature Filmmaking, which allows students to further develop advanced filmmaking skills and work as part of a large production team to produce a low budget feature film. Finally the programme ends with the BA Graduation module. This involves students undertaking a major research project where they can independently or in teams make either a short film in a genre of their choosing, a TV pilot or opt to develop a feature film script. PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE Students cover all aspects of filmmaking from pre-production to postproduction as part of this programme.

STUDY LEVEL

UNDERGRADUATE DURATION

TWO YEARS FULL-TIME PRICE

£22,000 PER YEAR START DATES

6 OCTOBER 2014 9 FEBRUARY 2015 5 OCTOBER 2015 8 FEBRUARY 2016 3 OCTOBER 2016

RICHARD NAYLOR BA (Hons) Practical Filmmaking, 2011

UCAS Code

INSTITUTION Code

By the end of this programme students will

W600

W05

• Complete at least six short films, both individually and collaboratively, across a range of formats and genres

VALIDATING BODY

• Take part in filmed exercises that reflect the core concepts of the module they are studying. These exercises will showcase acquired understanding of varying visual formats and the ability to take on a range of production roles

“ IMMEDIATELY AFTER GRADUATING I CO-PRODUCED RED DWARF X FOR CHANNEL DAVE. THE OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY SO MANY DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF FILMMAKING WAS NOT ONLY ABSORBING BUT GAVE ME THE CONFIDENCE AND SKILLS I NEEDED TO DIVE STRAIGHT INTO PRODUCTION FOR TEN MONTHS.”

This course has been validated for international student visa applications and for UK students.

ADVISORY PARTNER

• Leave with a showreel that demonstrates their acquired filmmaking skills and experience

ACCREDITATION

TWO-YEAR UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES BA (HONS) FILM AND DIGITAL CINEMATOGRAPHY This programme is designed for students who wish to acquire a strong understanding of key filmmaking techniques combined with professional cinematography skills for film and television and online media. The programme will cover professional camera, lighting and sound recording techniques. Those on the programme will learn to shoot on various formats and on digital cameras including the RED, Canon C300, Sony F3, EX3 and JVC HM700. Students will gain a sound understanding of the role of cinematography as part of the filmmaking process and the creative, technical and scientific principles behind the craft. In year one students will study three fifteenweek modules that cover both the fundamentals of filmmaking and specialist cinematography skills. The programme starts with Foundations in Filmmaking allowing students to gain a firm grounding in core filmmaking techniques culminating in the shooting of a short film project. This is followed by Making Short Films where students work with BA (Hons) Practical Filmmaking students to create a second short film. During this module they also take part in Cinematography Bootcamp where they gain specialist camera, lighting and sound training and an understanding of the key roles available to a cinematographer on set. The final first year module is Professional Practice, which explores current and evolving models in film, TV and new media. Students devise and shoot short documentaries and work with the directing students on the Practical Film making students to shoot their graduation films. 53

In year two, students study a further three fifteenweek modules. They start with Crafting Narratives, which covers an exploration of film genres plus further specialist development of visual storytelling skills and multi-camera production. This is followed by Feature Filmmaking, which allows students to further develop advanced cinematography skills and work as part of a large production team to produce a low budget feature film. Finally the programme ends with the BA Graduation module. This involves students undertaking a major research project where they will typically shoot one or more graduation films for their fellow students. Students will leave equipped with the skills required to confidently enter the industry, fulfilling roles ranging from Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Focus Puller, Clapper Loader, Grip, Gaffer and many others entrylevel roles within the camera department. PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE Students cover all aspects of filmmaking from pre-production to postproduction as part of this programme. By the end of this programme students will • Complete at least six short films, both individually and collaboratively, across a range of formats and genres • Take part in filmed exercises that reflect the core concepts of the module they are studying. These exercises will showcase acquired understanding of varying visual formats and the ability to take on a range of production roles

STUDY LEVEL

UNDERGRADUATE DURATION

TWO YEARS FULL-TIME PRICE

£22,000 PER YEAR START DATES

6 OCTOBER 2014 9 FEBRUARY 2015 5 OCTOBER 2015 8 FEBRUARY 2016 3 OCTOBER 2016 UCAS Code

INSTITUTION Code

W600

W05

“ MET FILM SCHOOL GAVE ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY ON A FEATURE FILM. I WAS ENCOURAGED TO FOLLOW MY DREAMS AND ACHIEVED THINGS THAT I NEVER THOUGHT I COULD DO.” FEMKE VOLLENBERG BA (Hons) Film and Digital Cinematography, 2013

VALIDATING BODY This course has been validated for international student visa applications and for UK students.

ADVISORY PARTNER

• Leave with a showreel that demonstrates their acquired filmmaking skills and experience

THREE-YEAR UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE BA (HONS) PRACTICAL FILMMAKING FLEXIBLE STUDY Our three-year programme is structured in a flexible way such that students can elect to extend their period of study to complete the programme at a slower pace

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW Taking the BA over a three-year period is ideal for those who are looking for a more traditional degree study structure. It is taught over 30 weeks per year for three years. Students will take exactly the same modules covered in the school’s Two-Year BA (Hons) Practical Filmmaking, but study at a different pace. This programme allows students to gain experience in a range of filmmaking areas. Spaces on this study option are limited and early application is advised. In year one, students study Foundations in Filmmaking, which introduces them to key filmmaking techniques; including the writing process, directing actors, camera, lighting and sound practices and editing content culminating in the making of a short film project. This is followed by Making Short Films, which brings together the key skills learned in Foundations in Filmmaking allowing students to create a second short narrative film. In year two students study Professional Practice, which explores current and evolving models in film, TV and new media. Students devise and shoot short documentaries and work collaboratively to produce an episodic web-series written produced and directed by the group. This is followed by Crafting Narratives, which covers an exploration of film genres plus further development of directing, writing and editing skills as well as multi-camera production. 55

Year three starts with Feature Filmmaking, which allows students to further develop advanced filmmaking skills and work as part of a large production team to produce a low budget feature film. Finally, the programme ends with the BA Graduation module. This involves students undertaking a major research project where they can independently or in teams make either a short film in a genre of their choosing, a TV pilot, or opt to develop a feature film script. PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE Students cover all aspects of filmmaking from pre-production to postproduction as part of this programme.

STUDY LEVEL

UNDERGRADUATE DURATION

THREE YEARS FULL-TIME PRICE

£15,000 PER YEAR

UCAS Code

INSTITUTION Code

4R02

W05

VALIDATING BODY These courses have been validated for international student visa applications.

ADVISORY PARTNER

ACCREDITATION

START DATES

6 OCTOBER 2015 3 OCTOBER 2016

By the end of this programme students will • Complete at least six short films, both individually and collaboratively, across a range of formats and genres • Take part in filmed exercises that reflect the core concepts of the module they are studying. These exercises will showcase acquired understanding of varying visual formats and the ability to take on a range of production roles • Leave with a showreel that demonstrates their acquired filmmaking skills and experience

Met Film School undergraduate feature film shoot 2013

MET FILM SCHOOL

SHINHYE YOON

ONE-YEAR PRACTICAL FILMMAKING, 2012

SHINHYE GRADUATED IN 2012 AND RETURNED TO KOREA TO WORK AS AN ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR VARIOUS FEATURE FILM PROJECTS INCLUDING VENUS TALK AND ONE ON ONE WHICH SCREENED AT THE VENICE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. HER MOST RECENT ROLE HAS BEEN AS PRODUCTION ASSISTANT ON THE AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON

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ONEYEAR COURSES PRACTICAL FILMMAKING DIPLOMA (DIP HE) ONE-YEAR PRACTICAL FILMMAKING (CERT HE) ONE-YEAR CINEMATOGRAPHY (CERT HE)

PRACTICAL FILMMAKING DIPLOMA DIP HE This 16-month programme is aimed at students who wish to have an immersive and highly practical filmmaking experience. Those studying this programme make short films and their own documentary, as well as collaborate on a project for the small screen. In addition, they develop an understanding of film history, film movements and genre. All students also receive further training in screenwriting, genre filmmaking and multi-camera production. Students who successfully pass all modules will receive a Diploma of Higher Education. In year one, students study three fifteen-week modules. The first module is Foundations in Filmmaking, which introduces them to key filmmaking techniques; including the writing process, directing actors, camera, lighting and sound practices and editing content and culminates with each student making their own narrative short film. This is followed by Making Short Films, which brings together the key skills learned in Foundations in Filmmaking, allowing students to create a second short narrative film. The final first year module is Professional Practice, which explores current and evolving models in film, TV and new media. Students devise and shoot short documentaries and work collaboratively to produce an episodic web-series written produced and directed by the group.

In year-two, students study one fifteen-week module called Crafting Narratives, which covers an exploration of film genres plus further development of directing, writing and editing skills, as well as multi-camera production. Diploma students will also complete a graduation project during this module. When students graduate from this programme they will be proficient in producing, screenwriting, editing, directing actors and will be able to fulfill a variety of key production crew roles in the filmmaking industry. PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE Students cover all aspects of filmmaking from pre-production to postproduction as part of this programme. By the end of this programme students will • Have been involved in the creation of at least four films both individually and collaboratively

STUDY LEVEL

DIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATION (DIP HE) DURATION

16 MONTHS FULL-TIME PRICE

£27,000 START DATES

6 OCTOBER 2014 9 FEBRUARY 2015 5 OCTOBER 2015 8 FEBRUARY 2016 3 OCTOBER 2016

“ BEFORE I CAME TO MET FILM SCHOOL I DIDN’T KNOW MUCH ABOUT FILMMAKING. I WAS A FILM ENTHUSIAST RATHER THAN A FILMMAKER. A YEAR AND A HALF DOWN THE LINE, I UNDERSTOOD HOW EVERY JOB WORKS FROM PREPRODUCTION TO POSTPRODUCTION AND WAS CAPABLE OF FULFILLING ANY ROLE ON SET. EVEN AFTER I GRADUATED, I WAS SUPPORTED BY THE MET IN BUILDING MY CAREER IN THE INDUSTRY BY BEING GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK ON MY FIRST FEATURE: FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD BY THOMAS VINTERBERG.” SOPHIE HABIB-DELONCLE Practical Filmmaking Diploma, 2012

UCAS Code 316W

• Taken part in numerous practical filmmaking exercises, which they can use for their showreel

INSTITUTION Code

NOTE: Students have the option at the end of the programme of choosing to continue their study in order to gain BA (Hons) Practical Filmmaking degree. This requires students studying two additional fifteen-week modules: Feature Filmmaking and the BA Graduation project.

VALIDATING BODY

W05

This course has been validated for international student visa applications and for UK students.

ADVISORY PARTNER

ONE-YEAR PRACTICAL FILMMAKING This 45-week programme provides students with an immersive filmmaking skill experience and, for those students who pass all modules, culminates in the award of a Certificate of Higher Education. Students make short films as well as collaborate on a project for the small screen. In addition, they develop an understanding of film history, film movements and genre. Over the course of the programme students study three fifteen-week modules. The first module is Foundations in Filmmaking, which introduces them to key filmmaking techniques; including the writing process, directing actors, camera, lighting and sound practices and editing content. This is followed by Making Short Films, which brings together the key skills learned in Foundations in Filmmaking allowing students to create a short narrative film. The final module of this programme is Professional Practice, which explores current and evolving models in film, TV and new media. Students have the option to shoot a short documentary and an episodic web-series as part of a team, or to produce their own short narrative graduation film. Students who graduate from this programme will understand and be proficient in directing actors, producing, screenwriting, editing, sound recording and sound design. Furthermore by completing numerous practical exercises and collaborating on students’ films, students on the course will gain an understanding of the various roles required in film production.

PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE Students cover all aspects of filmmaking from pre-production to postproduction as part of this programme. By the end of this programme students will • Have written, produced, directed and edited three short films and numerous exercises • Worked as crew on numerous other films and have completed several filmed exercises, which can form part of students’ showreel

UCAS Code W601

INSTITUTION Code W05

VALIDATING BODY This course has been validated for international student visa applications and for UK students.

ADVISORY PARTNER STUDY LEVEL

CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION (Cert HE) DURATION

ONE YEAR FULL-TIME

“ STUDYING AT MET FILM SCHOOL HAS BEEN ONE OF THE MOST SEMINAL EXPERIENCES IN MY LIFE SO FAR. BEFORE, MAKING A CAREER IN THE INDUSTRY WAS A DREAM AND THE EXPERIENCE, CONTACTS AND SUPPORT I RECEIVED AT MET FILM SCHOOL HAVE HELPED TO MAKE IT A REALITY. IT WAS TRULY AMAZING THAT AN IDEA A FRIEND AND I HAD WAS REALIZED AS TOWN OF RUNNERS, A FILM THAT PREMIERED AT TRIBECA AND WHICH HAS BEEN SEEN BY THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD.” DANIEL DEMISSIE One-Year Practical Filmmaking, 2008

PRICE

£22,000 START DATES

6 OCTOBER 2014 9 FEBRUARY 2015 5 OCTOBER 2015 8 FEBRUARY 2016 3 OCTOBER 2016 NOTE: Students have the option at the end of the programme of either choosing to continue their study for a further 15-week module to gain a Diploma of Higher Education or for an additional year to gain a BA (Hons) Practical Filmmaking degree. Students may also opt to take their second year of study at our Berlin school.

Dan pitched Town of Runners to Met Film Production whilst a student at the school, and developed it with producer Al Morrow and director Jerry Rothwell over a period of several years. The film was produced by Met Film Production and Klikk Productions with partners Sundance Institute, ITVS International, Channel 4 Britdoc Foundation, and WorldView. Postproduction on the film was delivered by Met Film Post. PostIt premiered at Tribeca and was released theatrically and on DVD in the UK by Dogwoof, who are also selling the film internationally. For The Sunday Times it was “a compelling and beautifully shot story about chance and graft.” 62

ONE-YEAR CINEMATOGRAPHY CERT HE This 45-week cinematography programme is designed to provide an immersive practical and theoretical training in cinematography for film and television. Students will work alongside industry professionals and with the latest technologies to develop expertise and knowledge in this discipline. Students will learn to shoot on film as well as on digital cameras including the RED, Canon C300, Sony F3, EX3 and JVC HM700. Students will study three fifteen-week modules that cover both the fundamentals of filmmaking and specialist cinematography skills. The programme starts with Foundations in Filmmaking allowing students to gain a firm grounding in core filmmaking techniques. This is followed by Making Short Films where students on this programme work with BA (Hons) Practical Filmmaking students to shoot their short films. During this module they also take part in Cinematography Bootcamp where they gain specialist camera, lighting and sound training and gain an understanding of the key roles available to a cinematographer on set.

The final module of this programme is Professional Practice, which explores current and evolving models in film, TV and new media. Students devise and shoot short documentaries and work with the directing students on the Practical Film making students to shoot their graduation films. Through this programme students will gain experience in a wide range of fields including camera, lighting and sound recording. Students will leave equipped with the skills required to confidently enter the filmmaking industry, fulfilling a variety of cinematography roles. PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE Students cover all aspects of filmmaking from pre-production to postproduction as part of this programme. By the end of this programme students will • Have written, produced, directed and edited three short films and numerous exercises

STUDY LEVEL

CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION (Cert HE) DURATION

ONE YEAR FULL-TIME PRICE

£22,000 START DATES

9 FEBRUARY 2015 6 OCTOBER 2015 8 FEBRUARY 2016 3 OCTOBER 2016 UCAS Code W620

• Worked as Director of Photography and camera crew on several other student films

INSTITUTION Code

NOTE: Students have the option at the end of the programme of choosing to continue their study for an additional year to gain a BA (Hons) Film and Digital Cinematography degree. This requires students studying three additional fifteen-week modules: Crafting Narratives, Feature Filmmaking and the BA Graduation project.

VALIDATING BODY

W05

This course has been validated for international student visa applications and for UK students.

ADVISORY PARTNER

GUY PHILLIPS

MET FILM SCHOOL

SIXMONTH COURSES

SIX-MONTH PRACTICAL FILMMAKING, 2014

I WAS AN ACCOUNTANT AND IT WAS A DREAM OF MINE TO WORK IN THE FILM INDUSTRY, SO I WAS LOOKING FOR A COURSE THAT WOULD ENABLE ME TO CHANGE MY CAREER. THE SIX-MONTH PRACTICAL FILMMAKING COURSE TAUGHT ME EVERYTHING I NEEDED TO DIVE STRAIGHT INTO THE WORKING WORLD WITHIN A SHORT SPACE OF TIME. AS A RESULT OF A CONTACT GAINED FROM A FELLOW STUDENT, I SECURED A ROLE AS A RUNNER FOR A FEATURE FILM THAT WAS DIRECTED BY STEPHEN FREARS.

SIX-MONTH FULL-TIME COURSES

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SIX-MONTH PRACTICAL FILMMAKING DIGITAL ANIMATION VISUAL EFFECTS FOR FILM

SIX-MONTH PRACTICAL FILMMAKING Six-Month Practical Filmmaking is an intensive and practical immersion in the complete craft and technique of filmmaking. Specifically designed to give students the essential tools to launch a professional career as a filmmaker, students will receive a solid foundation in the key elements of filmmaking. Taught by industry professionals, Six-Month Practical Filmmaking provides students with the confidence to enter the film industry, from writing a screenplay to directing and producing their own film. On completion of the course, students will graduate with a showreel of their work. The six-month programme consists of three terms. During Terms 1 and 2, students will be trained in all key aspects of filmmaking through a combination of intensive practical workshops and a series of filmmaking exercises, escalating in scale as they go through the programme. Following the learning from the foundation programme in Term 1, students learn the advanced skills in screenwriting; cinematography and sound; fiction directing and producing; documentary production; editing and postproduction during Term 2. In Term 3, students will make their own film and perform key roles on set on other students’ films.

DURATION

6 MONTHS FULL-TIME PRICE £10,000 START DATES 3 NOVEMBER 2014 27 APRIL 2015 2 NOVEMBER 2015 BY THE END OF THE COURSE STUDENTS WILL • Learn how to interpret a script and create a storyboard • Operate a professional digital camera and light a scene confidently

“ MET WAS THE ONLY SCHOOL I FOUND WHICH WOULD ALLOW ME TO LEARN THE CORE SKILLS REQUIRED WITHIN THE INDUSTRY AND TRY MY HAND AT THE VARIOUS ROLES AVAILABLE, TO MAKE SURE THAT PRODUCING WAS REALLY WHAT I WANTED TO DO” AMBER VICTORIA LYNCH Six-Month Practical Filmmaking Graduate, 2013

“ WE WERE CONDITIONED TO VALUE EVERYONE ON SET AND REALLY LEARN ABOUT WHAT EVERYONE ELSE DOES IN HIS OR HER ROLE. I CAME OUT WITH A GREAT APPRECIATION OF THE CRAFT OF FILMMAKING AND THE PEOPLE INVOLVED.” CHRISTINA HARDINGE Six-Month Practical Filmmaking Graduate, 2013

• Be able to record sound and use it creatively to tell their story • Be able to cast a film and direct actors • Manage a small crew and direct using the correct on-set procedures • Be able to use professional editing software and understand the key postprodution elements of film finishing

Christina and Amber are founders of London film production company Bad Baby Productions. They met whilst studying the Six-Month Practical Filmmaking course at Met Film School.

DIGITAL ANIMATION This course is designed for those wishing to acquire industry-leading digital animation skills, which are highly sought after in the filmmaking industry, and to develop a showreel as a calling card for future employers. The Digital Animation programme begins with a three-week introduction to Maya and Nuke and also touches upon other related software that will be used during the course. The topics covered are based on standard production pipelines used within the industry. Digital Animation requires a teamdriven production and learning environment, intended to foster and reinforce the highly interdependent production processes used within the visual effects and film industries. This programme will include training in the following core skills: INTRO TO MAYA AND NUKE SOFTWARE TRAINING • 3D Modelling Techniques • Texture Mapping • Lighting and Rendering • Compositing • Animation THE ANIMATION PRODUCTION PIPELINE • Character Modelling and Skinning • Skeleton Creation and Rigging • Texturing Techniques • Principles of Animation • Keyframe Animation Techniques

CREATURE PRODUCTION PIPELINE • Character Design and Modelling • Sculpting in Mudbox • Texturing in Mudbox • Maya to Mudbox Workflows ANIMATION PRODUCTION • On-set Motion Capture and Cleanup • Blend Shapes and Lip Sync • Incorporating Secondary Animation • Layering Muscle Systems • Simulating Fur, Hair and Flesh

DURATION

6 MONTHS FULL-TIME PRICE £8,000 START DATES 3 NOVEMBER 2014 19 OCTOBER 2015

“ MET FILM SCHOOL PROVIDED ME WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND CONFIDENCE TO ENTER THE ANIMATION INDUSTRY. WITH VAST KNOWLEDGE AND INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE, MY TUTOR WAS SECOND TO NONE AND HELPED ME DEVELOP MY COURSEWORK, BEYOND EXPECTATIONS, TO BE NOMINATED AS A FINALIST IN THE ANIMATION BANG AWARDS. SINCE LEAVING THE COURSE, I’VE WORKED ON VARIOUS FREELANCE PROJECTS, A FEATURE FILM ‘ARA’ AND RECENTLY LANDED A JOB AT MPC ON DISNEY’S THE JUNGLE BOOK.” CHRIS MCKENNA Digital Animation, 2013

BY THE END OF THE COURSE STUDENTS WILL • Be able to sculpt photorealistic 3D creatures • Have captured on-set motion data • Be able to integrate the traditional principles of animation

Letter Storm, by Chris McKenna nominated for the BANG Awards – International Film Animation Competition.

• Be able to add dynamic finishing FX such as CG cloth, fur and hair • Communicate effectively as a member of a production team

VISUAL EFFECTS FOR FILM This programme is designed for those who wish to acquire visual effects postproduction skills and to develop a showreel as a route into the industry. The Visual Effects for Film programme starts with a three-week introduction to Maya, Nuke and other related software. The topics covered during the six-month course are based on standard production pipelines used within the visual effects industry. The Visual Effects for Film programme encourages a teamdriven production and learning environment, which is intended to foster and reinforce the highly interdependent production processes used within the film and visual effects industries.

DURATION

6 MONTHS FULL-TIME PRICE £8,000 START DATES 3 NOVEMBER 2014 27 APRIL 2015 BY THE END OF THIS COURSE STUDENTS WILL • Be able to shoot, key and composite liveaction footage shot on green screen

This programme will cover four main areas of study, each area will include training in the following core skills:

• Shoot and track their own footage using a variety of cameras and software

INTRO TO MAYA AND NUKE SOFTWARE TRAINING • 3D Modelling Techniques • Texture Mapping • Lighting and Rendering • Compositing • VFX Animation

• Problem-solve effectively and construct dynamic production workarounds

LIVE ACTION INTEGRATION • Camera Tracking • Planar Tracking • Digital Set Extension • Rig Removal Techniques • Invisible FX

• Have learned integrated 3D production and compositing workflows

• Work seamlessly between industry standard visual effects software packages

“ MY EXPERIENCE AT MET FILM SCHOOL

PROVIDED ME WITH THE COURAGE I NEEDED TO PURSUE THE CAREER I HAVE ALWAYS DREAMED OF. THE COURSE WAS CHALLENGING AND BURSTING WITH INFORMATION, THERE WAS NEVER A SECOND WHERE I WASN’T LEARNING SOMETHING NEW. AFTER I GRADUATED, I WENT STRAIGHT TO WORKING IN A VISUAL EFFECTS COMPANY IN IRELAND AND BEGAN WORKING ON “RIPPER STREET”. THE CREATIVE AND TECHNICAL SKILLS I LEARNED DURING MY TIME AT MET FILM SCHOOL ALLOW ME TO WORK WITH CONFIDENCE ON A DAILY BASIS.” Six-

SARAH DOWNEY Visual Effects for Film, 2013

DIGITAL COMPOSITING • Compositing Workflows • Keying and Roto Prep • Integration CG Render Passes • ‘2.5D’ Compositing in Nuke • Digital matte painting 71

MARCUS MARKOU

MET FILM SCHOOL

SHORT COURSES

PART-TIME FILMMAKING, 2010

Marcus released Papadopoulos & Sons theatrically in the UK himself in April 2013, grossing £40k on the opening weekend on 13 Cineworld screens, with no posters, press ads or TV campaigns. It has been acquired by the BBC for free TV and alongside sales agent 7&7 and Movie Partnership, it is selling well globally. NuVision released the film in Germany in June 2013 on 100 screens. Marcus says: “This is proof that there is demand for independent films, and that the producer can get there direct.”

I LOVED MET FILM SCHOOL BECAUSE IT WAS A PRACTICAL FILMMAKING COURSE, BEING THROWN IN THE DEEP END AND MEETING NEW FRIENDS. ANDY PRODROMOU AND PAULYNE ANTONIOU, BOTH OF WHOM I MET THERE, ENDED UP WORKING ON PAPADOPOULOS & SONS. THE COURSE GAVE ME A HUGE BOOST IN CONFIDENCE.

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FILMMAKING DIRECTING DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING SCREENWRITING ACTING PRODUCING CINEMATOGRAPHY EDITING & POSTPRODUCTION

FILMMAKING

FULL TIME COURSES

PART-TIME COURSES

WEEKEND COURSES

This course is designed for those who want to access intensive practical filmmaking training, but can only commit to a part-time schedule.

This is a perfect course for anyone wanting to get a first taste of filmmaking. Combining workshop and group instruction, this course has been designed to provide a fun, hands-on introduction to the basics of directing, sound and editing. It will equip students with basic technical knowledge in each area. Students will direct professional actors as part of the production of a short film, which will subsequently be sent to students on DVD.

FROM STORY TO SCREEN IN EIGHT WEEKS From Story to Screen in Eight Weeks is the School’s longest running course and is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in filmmaking. This course gives students practical experience in all of the key areas of filmmaking and it culminates in the production of students’ own short films. It covers the essential craft areas of screenwriting, use of camera and sound, casting and directing actors, editing and script development. This course is intensive and it is ideal for those considering a change in career.

PART-TIME FILMMAKING TWO-DAY INTENSIVE FILMMAKING DURATION

8 WEEKS FULL-TIME PRICE £4,000 START DATES 6 OCTOBER 2014 2 FEBRUARY 2015 11 MAY 2015 7 SEPTEMBER 2015 ADVISORY PARTNER

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Studying this course will provide students with a full range of filmmaking skills, culminating in the production of a short film, that students will write, direct and edit. Classes take place over a combination of evenings and weekends.

BY THE END OF THE COURSE STUDENTS WILL • Know how to operate a digital camera confidently and effectively • Understand the key visual storytelling tools of a director • Understand how to compose shots, shoot for the edit and break down a scene into shots • Have performed the roles of director, sound recordist and editor

BY THE END OF THE COURSE STUDENTS WILL

• Know how to record clean dialogue atmos and wild tracks

• Be able to tell a good story, structure a script and create a storyboard

• Understand the process of making a film from script development through to directing and editing/postproduction

• Have performed the roles of director, sound recordist and editor

• Understand how to use the camera to tell a story

• Understand the key visual storytelling tools of a director

• Shoot for the edit and edit a scene

• Be able to achieve a high level of proficiency using essential filmmaking equipment

• Know how to interpret a script, create a storyboard and direct actors

BY THE END OF THIS COURSE STUDENTS WILL

“ THE SHORT FILM I MADE AT MET FILM SCHOOL WAS MY WAY INTO THE INDUSTRY… MY MOST RECENT FEATURE PROJECT WILD THING PREMIERED AT SHEFFIELD DOCUMENTARY FESTIVAL AND WAS SHOWN AT A RANGE OF UK CINEMAS IN 2013”

It is ideal for those considering a change of career, who want to explore their potential as a writer or director, or those who have a feature film idea and want to create a short promotional film to help raise finance for the next stage of development.

• Know how to manage a crew and to direct using the correct on-set procedures • Cast and direct actors for the camera • Know how to record sound and use it creatively to tell a story

• Know how a director prepares for a shoot and how to manage a cast and crew during production

DURATION

6 MONTHS PART-TIME PRICE £4,000 START DATES 24 SEPTEMBER 2014 08 APRIL 2015 23 SEPTEMBER 2015

The Screenwriting module of this course has CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accreditation.

• Understand how to edit with professional software

DURATION

2 DAYS FULL-TIME PRICE £500 START DATES 13 SEPTEMBER 2014 1 NOVEMBER 2014 24 JANURARY 2015 21 MARCH 2015

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DIRECTING

FULL-TIME COURSES

FOUR-WEEK DIRECTING Four-Week Directing covers a comprehensive range of filmmaking skills, allowing students to explore the processes of visual storytelling whilst working with actors, interpreting scripts, devising narrative storylines and developing students understanding of the technical aspects of film production. Students will cover cinematography and editing and will focus on improving their directing skills, equipping themselves with an independent approach to filmmaking. The course culminates with students shooting a short scene for a film.

BY THE END OF THE COURSE STUDENTS WILL • Be able to tell a good story

DIRECTING FOR TV DURATION

4 WEEKS FULL-TIME PRICE £1,750 START DATES 3 NOVEMBER 2014 2 FEBRUARY 2015 6 JULY 2015 3 AUGUST 2015 2 NOVEMBER 2015

Directing for Television is an intensive journey into the world of multi-camera shooting. Students will direct unscripted as-live interviews, various exercises including improvisation, discussions, music and scripted drama. Students will also learn what it means to call the shots and lead a television crew. New skills will be developed from vision mixing, floor managing, camera scripting and directing. The course culminates with students directing a short scene involving actors or a musical sequence.

BY THE END OF THE COURSE STUDENTS WILL • Know how to organise a studio shoot

• Know how to interpret a script and create a storyboard

• Understand the role of floor managing

• Understand how to use the camera to tell a story

• Work as a vision mixer next to a director

• Shoot for the edit and edit a dramatic scene

• Understand how to direct different examples of multi-camera shows

• Manage a crew and direct using correct on-set protocol • Record sound and use it creatively to tell a story • Develop an understanding of the grammar of film and visual storytelling • Have created a short scene for a film

• Work with actors to direct a dramatic scene as-live

CHIKA’S FILM (B FOR BOY) ABOUT A NIGERIAN WOMAN FORCED TO FAKE HER PREGNANCY AFTER MISCARRYING A BABY BOY, HAD ITS WORLD PREMIERE AT THE BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL IN 2013. IT HAS SINCE GONE ON TO WIN BEST FILM IN AN AFRICAN LANGUAGE AT THE AFRICA MOVIE ACADEMY AWARDS IN 2014.

DURATION

4 WEEKS FULL-TIME £1,750 START DATES 2 FEBRUARY 2015 2 NOVEMBER 2015

PRICE

CHIKA ANADU 4 Weeks Directing, 2011 Director of B For Boy

DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING

PART-TIME COURSES

FULL-TIME COURSES

PART-TIME DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING Part-Time Documentary Filmmaking is designed for students who wish to acquire documentary filmmaking skills and shoot their own short film on a part-time basis. This programme provides comprehensive, practical training in the skills needed to become a confident self-shooting documentary filmmaker. The course begins with a series of intensive training sessions on professional digital cameras and editing software. Students are then ready to start researching and developing their project with the guidance of an experienced documentary filmmaker. A series of specially designed practical workshops train students in sound, camera operating and editing in the context of a documentary.

DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING SINCE BEING ON THE COURSE I’VE BECOME A MUCH MORE CONFIDENT AND WELL- ROUNDED FILMMAKER AND IT’S CHANGED THE WAY THAT I THINK ABOUT FILM IN TERMS OF CAPTURING MOVEMENT, PEOPLE AND LIFE. IT HAS ALREADY HEAVILY INFLUENCED THE INVOLVEMENT I HAVE WITH MY UPCOMING DOCUMENTARY, ‘6 WEEKS TO MOTHERS DAY.’

Documentary Filmmaking is an intensive eightweek programme focusing on the skills needed to become a confident self-shooter and selfeditor. Taught by an experienced documentary filmmaker, the programme provides essential training in the use of professional cameras and industry-standard editing software. Students are given a background in the history of documentary and will review examples of successful documentaries to better understand the marketplace today. Students will research, write, produce and edit their own short film with the guidance of an industry professional tutor.

LESLIE-ANNE FAIRESHIRE Part-Time Documentary Filmmaking, 2014

BY THE END OF THE COURSE STUDENTS WILL • Understand the current context of documentary filmmaking by examining the history of the documentary genre, it’s different forms and the current market

BY THE END OF THE COURSE STUDENTS WILL

• Be able to proficiently operate a digital camera, record sound, light a scene and edit

• Know the history of the documentary genre, its different forms and the market, as it exists today

• Know how to research a subject, write a proposal and create a treatment

• Understand how to operate a digital camera, record sound, light a scene and edit using Adobe Premiere Pro

• Be able to consider production issues such as scheduling, location management and legal requirements

• Know how to use key tools within the Adobe CS6 suite

DURATION

• Understand production issues such as scheduling, location management and legal requirements

DURATION

6 MONTHS PART-TIME PRICE £4,000 START DATES 7 JANUARY 2015 23 SEPTEMBER 2015 79

Leslie-Anne Faireshire recently started her own production company Provocateur Films, which currently has two documentaries in production including ‘Six Weeks to Mothers Day’. Shooting in Thailand, the film’s Indiegogo crowd-funding campaign became one of the top campaigns on the site, raising $30,000 worth of production funds.

8 WEEKS FULL-TIME PRICE £4,000 START DATES 6 OCTOBER 2014 13 APRIL 2015 5 OCTOBER 2015 80

SCREENWRITING

PART-TIME COURSES

WEEKEND COURSES

This course is ideal for anyone serious about learning the craft of screenwriting and what it takes to be a professional screenwriter. Taught by an industry professional writing tutor, students will cover the necessary skills that are fundamental to screenwriting. This will include how to develop a cinematic concept, creating memorable characters, the importance of dramatic structure, writing dialogue and action, understanding genre and audience and the value of re-writing. Students will also benefit from focused tuition on how to survive as a screenwriter, how to pitch a project and will receive professional feedback on their work.

This course has been designed for creative individuals who have a great idea for a film but don’t know where to begin. This twoday practical introduction to screenwriting is run by industry professionals. Students will leave with an understanding of the basic principles involved with writing a screenplay, get professional feedback on current projects and the motivation needed to start a script.

SIX-MONTH SCREENWRITING The Six-Month Screenwriting programme is uniquely designed for those seeking an intensive immersion in the art of screenwriting. The course aims to provide committed students with the tools needed to work as a professional screenwriter. On alternate Saturdays over six-months, students will have comprehensive support by an industry professional tutor to help them to develop their ideas with the aim of writing a first draft script by the end of the programme. In addition to the guidance of a writing tutor, the course requires students to work on their projects in their own time, with the goal of producing original, engaging work that is competitive in today’s marketplace. Students will learn how scripts are packaged, how to take a project into the marketplace, what distributers are looking for in terms of material, and will be given the opportunity to pitch to an industry panel. The programme is designed for those who are truly dedicated to writing an original script with genuine potential.

BY THE END OF THE COURSE STUDENTS WILL • Have a clear understanding of how to develop an idea for screen • Demonstrate knowledge of characterization techniques • Have a detailed appreciation of the script drafting process • Have an increased understanding of the feature film marketplace from a producing and distributing point of view

SCREENWRITING FUNDAMENTALS DURATION

6 MONTHS PART-TIME £1,600 START DATES 14 MARCH 2015 5 SEPTEMBER 2015

PRICE

INTRODUCTION TO SCREENWRITING

BY THE END OF THE COURSE STUDENTS WILL

• Understand how genre affects the story and audience

• Be able to create original, engaging characters

• Learn the various creative tools for developing an idea into a marketable concept for the big screen

• Know the difference between a screenplay and the finished film

• Learn how to pitch and present ideas in a professional setting

• Have developed the right structural approach

• Understand the basics of dramatic structure and how to format a screenplay

DURATION

12 WEEKS PART-TIME PRICE £800 START DATES 7 OCTOBER 2014 3 MARCH 2015 30 JUNE 2015 29 SEPTEMBER 2015

• Understand how genre helps to shape and market a story • Understand the role of screenwriters within the film industry

DURATION

The Screenwriting Fundamentals course has CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accreditation.

2 DAYS FULL-TIME PRICE £300 START DATES 24 JANUARY 2014 21 MARCH 2015 30 MAY 2015 12 SEPTEMBER 2015 82

ACTING

FULL-TIME COURSES

Acting for Film is the school’s screen-acting course and has been developed for people who are serious about becoming a film actor or wishing to develop existing acting skills for the medium of film, though no previous experience is required. Taught by an acting coach and professional film director, students will act in numerous filmed exercises that will be analysed in class so that students can learn from their mistakes and improve their performances as the course progresses. Students will also learn what it’s like to be on the other side of the camera by directing and acting as crew (operating the camera and recording sound) on a number of short exercises.

This course has been developed for actors who want to build on the skills they have learned through their experience of film acting or those who have taken the level 1 course. One-to-one and group sessions will be supplemented with networking opportunities with casting directors and producers. Whether students aim to get a place at drama school, find an agent, or enter the industry, they will receive guidance from a professional acting coach and director to help them achieve their goal. The course will culminate in the screening of scenes that will have been created during the 4-week course. Students will be asked to supply a CV and showreel to demonstrate their acting experience. Details of showreel requirements can be found on our website.

This course is for actors who want to expand their skills gained through their previous acting experience or through taking Acting for Film Level 1. This course allows students to gain the skills necessary to be an effective actor working within a TV based multi-camera environment. This course is for anyone who wants to receive guidance from a professional acting coach in order to help them pursue TV acting opportunities. This course will also cover key skills involved in physical acting, typically used for TV and other areas such as games, including realistic fight techniques and the considerations of working as a principle actor or double.

ACTING FOR FILM LEVEL 1 ACTING FOR FILM LEVEL 2

BY THE END OF THE COURSE STUDENTS WILL • Have gained confidence for the camera by understanding the filmmaking process • Know the difference between acting for theatre and for film • Understand the technical aspects of film acting • Have come up with valuable tools for the actor to prepare for a screen performance, including how to interpret a script • Have gained an insight into how to survive as an actor in the marketplace

DURATION

4 WEEKS FULL-TIME £1,750 START DATES 27 OCTOBER 2014 7 APRIL 2015 13 JULY 2015 2 NOVEMBER 2015 PRICE

BY THE END OF THE COURSE STUDENTS WILL • Have absolute confidence in acting for the screen

ACTING FOR TV

BY THE END OF THE COURSE STUDENTS WILL

• Understand key methodologies such as Stanislavski and Meisner

• Have the confidence to act in a multi-camera filming environment

• Have roles in numerous exercises and short films

• Have developed skills as a physical performer, including body awareness and control, partner work, and specificity in physical storytelling

• Have clear career goals

DURATION

4 WEEKS FULL-TIME £1,750 START DATES 24 NOVEMBER 2014 5 MAY 2015 10 AUGUST 2015

4 WEEKS FULL-TIME £1,750 START DATES 12 JANUARY 2015 1 JUNE 2015 7 SEPTEMBER 2015

PRICE

Students will be asked to supply a CV and showreel to demonstrate their acting experience. Details of showreel requirements can be found on our website.

• Understand how to use voice and movement effectively

• Have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the film industry

DURATION

• Developed an ability to learn and remember the choreography of action and the sequence of marks in a multi-camera situation • Know the important technical aspects of acting and fighting on set such as finding your mark, spatial awareness, and camera awareness

PRICE

ACTING

PART-TIME COURSES

WEEKEND COURSES

This course is aimed at all those wishing to learn or develop existing acting skills for the medium of film, but who cannot commit to a full-time schedule.

This course is aimed at those with existing acting experience either gained over time or as a result of studying on a level 1 course, who wish to develop their skills further, but can’t commit to a full-time schedule.

This is a great taster course for those who are new to acting as well as those with some theatre experience looking to brush up on their skills in front of the camera. Students will take part in short, filmed scenes and will receive feedback to help make their performance in front of the camera as relaxed and natural as possible. Students will be taught by a professional acting coach who will introduce the basic differences between acting for screen and acting on stage whilst being given an insight into what goes on behind the camera.

PART-TIME ACTING LEVEL 1 Taught by an acting coach and professional film director, students will learn core acting skills as well as all the technical skills necessary for them to perform confidently in front of a camera. Students will act in filmed exercises and also shoot exercises themselves, so they know what it’s like to be on the other side of the camera.

BY THE END OF THE COURSE STUDENTS WILL • Have gained confidence acting for the camera • Know the difference between acting for theatre and acting for film • Know and have practiced the tools necessary to create a believable performance on screen • Have come up with valuable tools for the actor to prepare for a screen performance, including how to interpret a script • Understand the technical aspects of film acting • Be able to read a script and identify whether the characters are three dimensional or not • Have gained an insight into how to survive as an actor in the marketplace

PART-TIME ACTING LEVEL 2

Students will learn advanced acting skills through one-to-one and group sessions. This course will help those looking to find an agent, enter the industry professionally or gain a place at drama school. It culminates in the screening of a film created over the course. Students will be asked to supply a CV and showreel to demonstrate their acting experience. Details of showreel requirements can be found on our website.

BY THE END OF THE COURSE STUDENTS WILL

• Have an understanding of subtext • Be able to analyse film scripts • Have grasped rehearsal and blocking techniques • Have an understanding of how actors are cast in the film and TV industry

• Understand how to use voice and movement effectively

• Have gained experience in acting in short filmed scenes

• Understand key methodologies such as Stanislavski and Meisner • Have roles in numerous exercises and short films • Have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the film industry • Have clear career goals

DURATION

PRICE

BY THE END OF THE COURSE STUDENTS WILL

• Have absolute confidence in acting for the screen

DURATION

12 WEEKS PART-TIME £1,750 START DATES 24 SEPTEMBER 2014 21 APRIL 2015 22 SEPTEMBER 2015

INTRO TO ACTING FOR FILM

12 WEEKS PART-TIME £1,750 START DATES 13 JANUARY 2015 21 JULY 2015

THE PART-TIME ACTING FOR FILM COURSE WAS AN INCREDIBLY VALUABLE EXPERIENCE. IN-DEPTH CLASSES AND GUEST LECTURES FROM INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS TOUCHED UPON ALL ASPECTS OF FILM ACTING ‘TAKE RISKS, DON’T EVER PLAY SAFE’ IS THE MAIN ADVICE FROM OUR TUTOR THAT I’VE TAKEN FROM THE COURSE, AND VERY MUCH LOOK FORWARD TO APPLYING IN FUTURE PROJECTS LIA ALBERS Part-Time Acting, 2014

DURATION

2 DAYS FULL-TIME £300 START DATES 17 JANUARY 2015 14 MARCH 2015 16 MAY 2015 5 SEPTEMBER 2015

PRICE

PRODUCING

PRODUCING PART-TIME COURSES

WEEKEND COURSES

This unique course has been developed for those who wish to forge a career as a film producer, or who wish to gain an understanding of the film business. This is the perfect course for students who have a feature film project in mind or who have transferable business skills that can be applied to a filmmaking context. On this comprehensive course students will learn how films are created, financed and sold. In addition, they will gain valuable practical experience by developing feature film projects in class. In oneto-one sessions with the instructor, students will budget, schedule and package a feature film and come up with a marketing strategy.

The Film Producing 101 programme is a two-day workshop in the complex craft of producing for film. The course, taught by industry professional tutors, will train students in the ways that they can develop their producing skills in the future, either working on short or feature productions. This weekend course will draw upon the many considerations producers face when embarking on a new project. It also introduces the key skills, qualities and know-how a producer needs to succeed in the filmmaking industry.

BY THE END OF THE COURSE STUDENTS WILL

• Understand the life cycle of a film from concept to delivery

PART-TIME PRODUCING

Perry pitched an idea for a feature film to Spencer Pollard of Kaleidoscope Home Entertainment during a pitching session at Met Film School. Impressed with the idea, Spencer financed the film with a cash budget of £165,000, and it was launched at Cannes 2012. It took $331,000 in advance from 20 territories. The Daily Mail described it as “a dark and stylish thriller.”

MY EXPERIENCE AT MET FILM SCHOOL INFORMED AND HELPED FOCUS MY STRATEGY ON GETTING MY FIRST FEATURE OFF THE GROUND. I EXECUTIVE PRODUCED, WROTE AND DIRECTED MY DEBUT FEATURE – THE ACTION THRILLER INTERVIEW WITH A HITMAN STARRING LUKE GOSS. PERRY BHANDAL Part-time Producing, 2009

• Know how the global film industry, and particularly the UK film industry, operates • Understand the roles of different types of producer (creative, line, and financial producer) • Know how the production process works

BY THE END OF THE COURSE STUDENTS WILL • Be familiar with industry structure, terminology and jargon

• Understand how to seek funding • Understand the role of scheduling and budgets • Be familiar with the key role a producer undertakescreative, financial, legal and organisational

• Know how to utilise digital technologies and the internet • Understand how to survive as an independent producer

DURATION

PRICE

12 WEEKS PART-TIME PRICE £2,500 START DATES 23 SEPTEMBER 2014 21 APRIL 2015 22 SEPTEMBER 2015 87

FILM PRODUCING 101

2 DAYS FULL-TIME £300 START DATES 04 OCTOBER 2014 7 MARCH 2015 1 AUGUST 2015 3 OCTOBER 2015 88

CINEMATOGRAPHY

CINEMATOGRAPHY PART-TIME COURSES

PART-TIME CINEMATOGRAPHY THE 3-WEEK INTRODUCTION TO CINEMATOGRAPHY COURSE WAS MY FIRST EXPERIENCE IN FILM AND IT COULDN’T HAVE PROVIDED ME WITH A BETTER FOUNDATION OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT TECHNIQUE AND ON-SET PRACTICE. I HAVE USED TIPS AND INFORMATION LEARNED FROM THE COURSE ON SETS SINCE LEAVING MET FILM SCHOOL THAT HAVE PUT ME IN GOOD STANDING WITH A PROFESSIONAL CREW. I GAINED A LOT OF CONFIDENCE AND CONTINUE TO BUILD ON THE BASICS I LEARNED ON THE COURSE. NICOLA BEATTIE Introduction to Cinematography, 2013

The course offers an immersive, hands-on experience into the world of cinematography supported with training in the relevant theory underpinning core skills. The course will allow students to work with camera industry professionals to develop practical industry professional skills. A firm grounding in broader aspects of filmmaking will be provided over 6-months and this will act as a foundation for specialised cinematography training. Collaboration is key to working successfully within the camera and lighting departments. On this course collaborative skills will be built through student integration with the Six-Month Practical filmmaking programme at key moments of this course.

BY THE END OF THE COURSE STUDENTS WILL • Use lighting, composition and movement to craft a visual landscape unique to the story they’re wishing to tell • Be able to collaborate with directors and other heads of department to realise the full potential of the script or idea for narrative filmmaking and commercial briefs • Understand the role within both the camera and lighting departments and be able to work within each of these roles to an industry standard • Make fully informed choices on the use of camera, lighting and grip equipment as appropriate for a project • Understand the principles behind the acquisition of moving pictures combined with an appreciation of the influences governing the choice of current industry standards

DURATION

6 MONTHS PART-TIME £4,000 START DATES 8 APRIL 2015 31 OCTOBER 2015 PRICE

CINEMATOGRAPHY

FULL-TIME COURSES

WEEKEND COURSES

This full-time programme provides a comprehensive introduction to the technical and creative use of camera lights and audio. Introduction to Cinematography covers a range of areas that form the technical basics of cinematography; taking full, manual control of industry standard digital cameras, the selective use of large sensor cameras, focus pulling, camera movement, using dolly and track for narrative and pack shots. Students will be given the chance to apply these skills in filmed scenarios to enhance their working knowledge of cinematography.

The Advanced Cinematography course provides an in-depth experience of current camera and industry practice. Students will be trained in the differences between shooting still and motion pictures, as well as the differences between shooting with digital and traditional film. The course will cover the technical knowledge required to operate cameras and compose lighting for several types of media. Students will work in groups that comprise roles based on industry standard film crew, crafts and disciplines.

This course is for anyone who wants hands-on time with the latest RED cameras and to gain an understanding of camera operation, exposure techniques, and post-production workflow.

INTRODUCTION TO CINEMATOGRAPHY

ADVANCED CINEMATOGRAPHY

BY THE END OF THE COURSE STUDENTS WILL BY THE END OF THE COURSE STUDENTS WILL • Be able to apply the use of camera sound and light in a coordinated way • Have gained technical knowledge and confidence in using filmmaking equipment

• Have a good working knowledge of lighting for a moving subject • Understand basic exposure control for shooting on both digital and film cameras • Be familiar with several industry standard cameras

• Have developed a critical understanding and practical use of the basic rules of film grammar and narration through working with the camera

• Understand how different cameras handle and perform

DURATION

3 WEEKS FULL-TIME PRICE £1,500 START DATES 9 MARCH 2015 10 AUGUST 2015

• Understand how to tell a story with a motion picture camera

2 WEEKS FULL-TIME PRICE £1,500 START DATES 13 APRIL 2015 7 SEPTEMBER 2015

REDUCATION

This 2-day workshop provides practical training on RED Digital Cinema camera packages (SCARLET, EPIC and DRAGON). Students will learn all about camera operation, the science of RED cameras, REDCINE-X software, and workflows. Each day participants will work in small groups to learn, shoot and review 4K footage on the big screen.

BY THE END OF THE COURSE STUDENTS WILL • Be able to RED Camera Build and understand the science of RED: Bayer pattern, resolution, codec choices, wavelets and color science • Use project settings, camera setup and the relevant accessories when shooting • Have an understanding of the use of monitoring, back focus, firmware and black shading • Apply grading in REDCINE-X and be able to edit films in Adobe Premiere® • Be proficient in Production Audio - Double system sound, top hardware choices, and time code • Understand onset workflows and dailies

DURATION

2 DAYS FULL-TIME £750 START DATES 25 OCTOBER 2014 28 MARCH 2015 11 JULY 2015 PRICE

CINEMATOGRAPHY

WEEKEND COURSES

DSLR FOR PROFESSIONAL FILMMAKING The DSLR course is designed for those with a working understanding of the principles of cinematography or stills photography, that want to apply this knowledge specifically to shooting with digital SLR cameras. Students will learn how to get the best from a DSLR camera and how to make use of a selection of accessories specifically designed for shooting on stills cameras. Through a range of creative exercises, students will discover the pros and cons of working with these systems and how to avoid some of the most common pitfalls.

ADVANCED DSLR FOR PROFESSIONAL FILMMAKING BY THE END OF THE COURSE STUDENTS WILL • Understand what accessories are available and how to use them to turn a DSLR into a workable video shooting solution • Appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of DSLR as video cameras • Have developed an understanding of the differences between stills photography and that of motion picture cinematography in terms of lighting and camera movement

DURATION

2 DAYS FULL-TIME PRICE £500 START DATES 7 MARCH 2015 1 AUGUST 2015 3 OCTOBER 2015

Advanced DSLR for Professional Filmmaking is designed for students who have previously completed the DSLR for Professional Filmmaking course, or those with an extensive DSLR and/or cinematography background. This course covers areas from focus and operating, to sound sync and postproduction workflows. The aim of this course is to provide students with the fundamental knowledge to shoot and finish DSLR video footage to its highest standard.

BY THE END OF THE COURSE STUDENTS WILL • Have worked on a series of filmed exercises using DSLRs • Understand how to sync sound to DSLR footage • Have taken their DSLR footage through a full postproduction workflow • Understand the peripheral rigs necessary to operate a DSLR in a similar way to a digital video camera

DURATION

2 DAYS FULL-TIME PRICE £500 START DATES 14 MARCH 2015 8 AUGUST 2015 10 OCTOBER 2015

EDITING & POSTPRODUCTION

PART-TIME COURSES

FULL-TIME COURSES

WEEKEND COURSES

Editing lies at the heart of filmmaking and calls for knowledge of film grammar and storytelling techniques. Students will receive professional instruction in how to use the editing interface and VFX tools within Avid® Media Composer. They will then practice their editing skills first by cutting the rushes to a series of short and feature films. By the end of the course students will have the option of taking the AVID® professional certification exam if they choose to.

Editing is a core part of the filmmaking process. This is a highly practical introduction to the art of editing focusing on the core editing techniques available as part of the Adobe CS6 suite with a particular emphasis on Adobe Premiere Pro ®. All students will learn key techniques from an industry professional tutor. This course is ideal for beginners looking for some hands-on experience.

PART-TIME POSTPRODUCTION The Part-time Postproduction course is designed for those seeking specialist training in the latest digital filmmaking postproduction techniques. The course aims to provide students with highly marketable skills across a variety of visual media. Postproduction is the last stage in the film production pipeline where the film becomes a reality. A key part of this course is the study and practice of editing as a creative and technical craft. This course will cover the core skills and technology needed for today’s ever-changing filmmaking industry, including editing, colour grading and visual effects. Students cover four main areas of study offering training in the following core skills: INTRODUCTION TO POSTPRODUCTION WORKFLOWS • Introduction to Adobe Premiere® Pro • Introduction to After Effects • Introduction to Data Management Processes • Video Compression Encoding and Distribution VISUAL EFFECTS ESSENTIALS • Visual effects overview • Titling and motion graphics • Introduction to digital compositing • Working with Greenscreen • Painting out elements from filmed material e.g. scene salvage • Invisible effects – changing the look of the shots e.g. shot stabilization

THREE-WEEK EDITING (AVID) EDITING - AVID • Creative editing techniques and the art of storytelling • Introduction to AVID Media Composer • Introduction to adding Postproduction effects • Audio management COLOUR GRADING • Colour theory and colour correction • Colour grading and look development e.g. shooting footage raw and applying a style • Picture finishing skills • Video broadcast standards

BY THE END OF THE COURSE STUDENTS WILL • Know how to operate Avid® Media Composer effectively

BY THE END OF THE COURSE STUDENTS WILL • Develop an understanding of post-production workflows, processes and disciplines • Demonstrate competency in editing to enhance the storytelling process

• Deliver a film to market across a range of distribution platforms.

DURATION

6 MONTHS PART-TIME PRICE £4,000 START DATES 08 APRIL 2015 31 OCTOBER 2015

BY THE END OF THE COURSE STUDENTS WILL • Effectively manipulate data within the CS6 suite of tools • Be able to use basic filters, transitions, motion and create titles

• Understand the impact of genre on editing styles

• Have the ability to navigate Adobe software and understand workflow

• Be able to employ narrative techniques to create tension

• Know how to check broadcast safe levels for export

• Perform simple VFX tasks to correct shots using Avid®

• Be able to import and export files

• Gain an awareness of the use of sound to enhance the narrative

DURATION

• Use colour to maximise the visual impact of films • Apply core skills in visual effects production to the completion of films

INTRODUCTION TO EDITING

DURATION

3 WEEKS FULL-TIME PRICE £2,000 START DATES 12 JANUARY 2015 13 APRIL 2015 7 SEPTEMBER 2015

2 DAYS FULL-TIME PRICE £300 START DATES 21 MARCH 2015 12 SEPTEMBER 2015

MATYAS BELLAGAMBA

MET FILM SCHOOL

YOUNG PEOPLE’S COURSES

MET FILMMAKING CAMP, 2013

THE BEST THING ABOUT THE COURSE WAS THAT IT WAS PROFESSIONAL AND A VALUABLE LEARNING EXPERIENCE, BUT AT THE SAME TIME IT WAS ALSO REALLY FUN AND ENJOYABLE. IT IS SUCH A COLLABORATIVE PROCESS WORKING NOT ONLY WITH CREATIVE FELLOW STUDENTS BUT ALONGSIDE SUPPORTIVE AND ENTHUSIASTIC TUTORS WHO ARE WORKING IN THE INDUSTRY 97

FOR THOSE AGED 14-17 YEARS OLD

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RESIDENTIAL COURSES NON-RESIDENTIAL COURSES

RESIDENTIAL COURSES

MET FILMMAKING CAMP

MET YOUNG ACTORS’ CAMP

Met Filmmaking Camp is a supervised residential programme designed for young people aged between 14-17 who are passionate about filmmaking.

Met Young Actors’ Camp is a supervised residential programme designed for young people aged between 14-17 who want an intensive immersion in the art of acting.

The July programme takes place at Marlborough College, one of the UK’s oldest co-educational Independent schools. Former alumni of Marlborough include the Duchess of Cambridge. The August programme takes place at Rugby School, which is also another one of the UK’s top independent schools. Both schools offer centuries of history and the very latest teaching facilities, including state of the art multimedia resources, a broad range of sporting facilities and modern teaching classrooms, all combining to create an inspirational educational experience. Both schools offer boarding houses furnished to a very high standard with a choice of single or group rooms. Cooked meals are served in public dining rooms. Students will eat, sleep and breathe film, with a total immersion into the world of filmmaking supported at every stage by industry professionals and culminating in the production of a short film. Students on this programme will receive training on a variety of different roles, from directing to editing and everything in between. They will learn how to write scenes, use a camera to tell stories, edit and direct actors. Alongside the intensive experience, there will be a fun social programme revolving around film, including movie screenings and creative workshops. This is an opportunity to develop great filmmaking skills whilst enjoying a richly rewarding and unforgettable experience. 99

DURATION

2 WEEKS FULL-TIME PRICE £2,200 START DATES 20 JULY 2015 10 AUGUST 2015 BY THE END OF THE COURSE STUDENTS WILL • Understand the fundamentals of story development • Understand the key elements of cinematography, including lighting, framing and shooting for the edit • Know how to work with actors, including casting, preparing for a shoot, blocking and rehearsing • Be able to record sound and how it can be used for dramatic effect • Know how to operate a non-linear editing system to create meaningful sequences • Understand how the roles of scriptwriter, director, cinematographer, sound recordist, storyboard artist, editor and continuity assistant interrelate

The programme will be offered in July. The programme takes place at Marlborough College, one of the UK’s oldest co-educational Independent schools. The course provides students with the opportunity to be taught first-hand by an acting coach and professional film director. On the programme, students will act in numerous filmed exercises that will be discussed in class, so that they can learn from any mistakes and improve on their performance as the course progresses. Met Young Actors’ Camp allows the students to be completely immersed in the art of acting supported at every stage by industry professionals. Alongside the intensive experience, there will be a fun social programmes revolving around film, including movie screenings and creative workshops. Enjoyable and challenging, our programme also demands full commitment, in the evenings and on weekends, so students will need to work hard, often under significant time pressure. This courses aims to develop acting skills whilst being a richly rewarding and unforgettable experience.

DURATION

2 WEEKS FULL-TIME £2,200 START DATES 20 JULY 2015

PRICE

BY THE END OF THE COURSE STUDENTS WILL • Understand the fundamentals of story and how to analyse a script to get the best from their performance • Learn the technical skills relevant to film acting • Gain experience of preparing for a shoot, blocking and rehearsing • Understand practiced techniques that will help them achieve an authentic screen performance • Learn how to project confidence whilst in front of the camera

Picture from Met Filmmaking Camp, Marlborough, July 2014.

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NON-RESIDENTIAL COURSES

YOUNG FILMMAKERS’ ACADEMY The Young Filmmakers’ Academy programme is designed especially for young people aged between 14 and 17 years old who are passionate about filmmaking. With the support of industry professionals at every stage, students will try their hand at a variety of different roles, from directing and editing to everything in between. Students of the Young Filmmakers’ Academy will learn how to write scenes, use a camera to tell stories, edit using professional software and direct actors. Although fun and challenging, students should be aware that this course requires the students to work hard in a professional environment, often under significant time pressures.

DURATION

3 WEEKS FULL-TIME PRICE £1,500 START DATES 6 JULY 2015 3 AUGUST 2015 BY THE END OF THE COURSE STUDENTS WILL • Know how to work with actors including casting, preparing for a shoot, blocking and rehearsing • Understand the key elements of cinematography including lighting, framing and shooting for the edit • Be able to record sound and understand how it can be used for dramatic effect • Understand how the roles of scriptwriter, director, cinematographer, sound recordist, storyboard artist, editor and continuity assistant interrelate

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YOUNG FILMMAKERS’ WORKSHOP Young Filmmakers’ Workshop is a two-day course that aims to provide young people aged between 14 and 17 with a thorough, hands-on introduction to the fundamentals of filmmaking. Students will take part in a series of practical filmmaking workshops over the two days that will cover all aspects of film production. Students gain technical and creative understanding of production processes, learn on-set working practices and develop an understanding of visual storytelling techniques. This weekend course covers the basics of direction, cinematography, and editing. Students will get hands-on experience shooting a selection of scenes and devised pieces of increasing complexity that draw from Hollywood scripts and other film sources. This is a fun, challenging and exciting programme designed for young aspiring filmmakers who want to learn from professionals and develop good team working skills. A DVD including work completed during the course will be sent to students once the course has ended.

DURATION

2 DAYS FULL-TIME £400 START DATES 1 NOVEMBER 2014 14 MARCH 2015 20 JUNE 2015 05 SEPTEMBER 2015 07 NOVEMER 2015 PRICE

BY THE END OF THE COURSE STUDENTS WILL • Understand key elements of visual storytelling and camera operating • Know how to use a non-linear editing system to create meaningful sequences • Know how to direct actors • Understand how the roles of director, cinematographer, sound recordist, and editor interrelate through the experience on a collaborative production

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INDEX

Course

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Course

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Filmmaking

Acting ACTING FOR FILM-LEVEL 1 (FULL-TIME)

2-YEAR BA (HONS) PRACTICAL FILMMAKING (FULL-TIME)

ACTING FOR FILM LEVEL 2 (FULL-TIME)

3-YEAR BA (HONS) PRACTICAL FILMMAKING (FULL-TIME)

ACTING FOR TV (FULL-TIME)

PRACTICAL FILMMAKING DIPLOMA (DIP HE) (FULL-TIME)

PART-TIME ACTING LEVEL 1

ONE-YEAR PRACTICAL FILMMAKING (CERT HE) (FULL-TIME)

PART-TIME ACTING LEVEL 2

SIX-MONTH PRACTICAL FILMMAKING (FULL-TIME)

INTRODUCTION TO ACTING FOR FILM (WEEKEND)

PART-TIME FILMMAKING

FROM STORY TO SCREEN IN EIGHT WEEKS

(FULL-TIME)

TWO-DAY INTENSIVE FILMMAKING (WEEKEND)

Cinematography MA CINEMATOGRAPHY (FULL-TIME)

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2-YEAR BA (HONS) FILM AND DIGITAL CINEMATOGRAPHY (FULL-TIME)

Producing

ONE-YEAR CINEMATOGRAPHY (CERT HE)

MA BUSINESS AND PRODUCING (FULL-TIME)

PART-TIME PRODUCING

ADVANCED CINEMATOGRAPHY (FULL-TIME)

FILM PRODUCING 101 (WEEKEND)

REDUCATION (WEEKEND)

DSLR FOR PROFESSIONAL FILMMAKING (WEEKEND)

Screenwriting

ADVANCED DSLR FOR PROFESSIONAL FILMMAKING (WEEKEND)

MA SCREENWRITING (FULL-TIME)

PART-TIME CINEMATOGRAPHY

SIX-MONTH SCREENWRITING (PART-TIME)

SCREENWRITING FUNDAMENTALS (PART-TIME)

INTRODUCTION TO CINEMATOGRAPHY

(FULL-TIME)

INTRODUCTION TO SCREENWRITING

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FOUR-WEEK DIRECTING (FULL-TIME)

Young People’s Courses

DIRECTING FOR TV (FULL-TIME)

MET FILMMAKERS’ CAMP (FULL-TIME)

MA DIRECTING (FULL-TIME)

MET YOUNG ACTORS’ CAMP Documentary PART-TIME DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING

DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING (FULL-TIME)

(FULL-TIME)

(WEEKEND)

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YOUNG FILMMAKERS’ ACADEMY (FULL-TIME)

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YOUNG FILMMAKERS’ WORKSHOP (WEEKEND)

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Editing & Postproduction MA POSTPRODUCTION (FULL-TIME)

PART-TIME POSTPRODUCTION

VISUAL EFFECT FOR FILM (FULL-TIME)

DIGITAL ANIMATION (FULL-TIME)

THREE-WEEK EDITING (AVID) (FULL-TIME)

INTRODUCTION TO EDITING (WEEKEND)

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Met Film School has undergone a review for educational oversight by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and has received its final report, which is available in full at: www.qaa.ac.uk/InstitutionReports/ Reports/Pages/REO-MFS-12.aspx

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We have received the following judgment from QAA: “The review team has confidence in Met Film School’s management of its responsibilities for the standards of the awards it offers on behalf of its awarding bodies.

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