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The UK share of the global theatrical cinema market for 2010 was 14% ($4.5 billion), up from 7% ($2 billion) in 2009.BFI Statistical Yearbook 2011

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DID YOU KNOW?In 2010 UK film production spend hit a record level of £1.1 billion.Film London

The total filmed entertainment market in the UK in 2010 is estimated to have been £3.8 billion, up 2.3% on 2009.BFI Statistical Yearbook 2011

In 2010 the top 20 UK films grossed £232 million at the UK box o!ce, up from £173 million in 2009.

BFI Statistical Yearbook 2011

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

Of the top 200 global box o!ce successes of 2001-2010, 34 films are based on stories and characters created by UK writers. Together they have earned almost $20 billion (£12.2 billion) at the worldwide box o!ce. BFI Statistical Yearbook 2011


DEAR FILMMAKER,

t Met Film School you learn filmmaking by making films. From day one we throw you in at the deep end, and help you develop in your chosen field

through a carefully constructed programme of production experience and education in industry practice, vocabulary and conventions.

We’re more than just a film school. It’s no accident that we are based in Ealing Studios, the oldest working film studios in the UK. Our award-winning production company, Met Film Production, and busy post production facility, Met Post, are integral to our o!ering, and we’re proud of our pitch forums, masterclasses, and the community of professionals who love to work with and teach our students as much as they do making films.

Whichever programme you choose, whether it’s long or short, general or specialist, a first degree or a treat to yourself, we look forward to welcoming you to the school and helping you navigate your path through the wonderful and complex world of film.

Jonny PerseySchool Director and Film Producer

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THE HISTORY OF THE MET FILM SCHOOL

et Film School was founded in 2003. Since then we’ve grown substantially and now have an extensive campus at Ealing Studios, plus two shooting stages. Here are a few key moments from our story…

2003Met Film School opens o!ering an eight-week programme in filmmaking ‘From Story to Screen in Eight-Weeks’.

2005Met Film acquires Remote Productions and launches Met Film Post. Christoph Röhl, one of the Met Film School founders, directs and releases his feature film Ein Teil von mir, co-written with fellow Met Film School tutor Philippe Longchamp.

2006Producer Jonny Persey joins Met Film, bringing production company APT Films into the fold as Met Film Production.

2007Met Film School introduces a BA qualification in Practical Filmmaking, a suite of one-year CertHE qualifications and a one-year DipHE programme.

2008Met Film Production are award-winners at SXSW festival for their documentary film Heavy Load.

2009Met Film School student Daniel Demissie pitches his idea for a documentary – about a group of athletes in rural Ethiopia – to the Met Film Production team. The film, Town Of Runners, goes into production with Daniel as Co-Producer.

2010Met Film Production release feature film The Infidel across UK cinemas, whilst the Met Film School student body increases to over 200 students. Met Film Production also wins an award at the Silverdocs festival for their documentary feature Men Who Swim, and the film is broadcast on the BBC under the title Sync or Swim. Sterke Verhalen (Tall Stories), a feature film written and directed by former Met Film School students Teddy

Cherim and Kees van Nieukerk, is released in the Netherlands across 32 screens.

2011Met Film School introduces an MA qualification validated by Bournemouth University, as well as launching a Six-Month Practical Filmmaking programme. In April 2011 both Met Film Production and Met Film School are represented at the Tribeca Film Festival. Met Film Production celebrates the screening of documentary feature film Donor Unknown and student film Paper, directed by Egill Kristbjornsson. Meanwhile, the feature film Leila, produced and crewed by Met Film School BA students, wins Best Actress at the London Independent Film Festival and takes Austin Film Festival by storm. Met Film Production options a screenplay by Met Alumni Greg Ardanowski, with a view to shooting in 2013.

et Film School is the only film school in the UK that’s based within a working film studio. Ealing Studios is the oldest

continually operating studio in the world and is a prestigious hub for filmmaking talent. Here are just a few films shot at Ealing Studios:

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THE LAVENDER HILL MOB

KIND HEARTS AND CORONETS

STAR WARS: EPISODE TWO

SHAUN OF THE DEAD

BURKE AND HARE

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THE QUEEN

PRINCE OF PERSIA

BRIDGET JONES: THE EDGE OF REASON

NOTTING HILL

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ince Film London was launched in 2004 filming in the capital has risen by a massive 30%, making it one of the world’s busiest filming cities. According to the BFI Statistical Yearbook 2011, the UK

share of the global cinema market for 2010 was 14% ($4.5 billion) - double that of 2009. There is also a year on year increase in UK film production spend, and with global box-o!ce successes such as The King’s Speech showcasing the wealth of British acting and directing talent, London is fast becoming a jewel in the crown of the worldwide film industry.

Studying in London means that you have access to a huge range of resources and can draw inspiration from a rich heritage of filmmaking. London houses organisations such as the British Film Institute, The Cinema Museum, The Kubrick Archives, The London Film Museum, and busy film studios such as Pinewood, Shepperton and, home of Met Film School, Ealing Studios. Match this with a vibrant arthouse cinema scene and a multitude of film clubs, and you have all you need to enhance your education in the craft of film.

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Here are just some of the recent films shot in London:

HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 2

SHERLOCK HOLMES

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THE KING’S SPEECH

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES

CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER

THE IRON LADY

MY WEEK WITH MARILYN

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES

YOU WILL MEET A TALL, DARK STRANGER

SKYFALL (BOND 23)

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WE’RE PART OF THE INDUSTRYWe’re not just a film school; we’re part of an enterprise that makes films, teaches people to make films and o"ers post production services to the industry. In 2011 our production company Met Film Production released award-winning documentary feature Donor Unknown (nominated in 2011 for a Grierson Award, alongside another Met Film Production release Men Who Swim). In 2010, in the USA and UK we released comedy film The Infidel, written by author and comedian David Baddiel. We currently have fiction and documentary projects in pre-production.

“THE INFIDEL WILL BE THE SUMMER’S FUNNIEST FILM” The Evening Standard

“SHARP, WISE AND VERY FUNNY” Time Out London

“NOTHING IN THE HOLLYWOOD IMAGINATION CAN COMPETE WITH THE PLOT OF DONOR UNKNOWN” The Sunday Times

“SURPRISING, AMUSING AND ODDLY MELANCHOLIC: A GENUINE HUMAN DRAMA”Time Out London

“…A SKILLFULLY CONSTRUCTED LOOK AT A VERY MODERN FAMILY”Total Film

“THE DELIGHTFUL STRANGELY BEAUTIFUL STORY OF A WELSHMAN WHO MOVED TO STOCKHOLM FOR LOVE…”Daily Mail

“LIKE SPINAL TAP IN SWIMMING TRUNKS”The Scotsman

“IF INGMAR BERGMAN HAD EVER MADE A FILM ABOUT SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING, THEN IT WOULD PROBABLY HAVE LOOKED A BIT LIKE THIS”The Scotsman

“A NIGH-ON PERFECT DOCUMENTARY”The Independent

“…HIGHLY ENJOYABLE”The Sunday Times

Our Industry Partners:

PRAISE FOR THE INFIDEL

PRAISE FOR DONOR UNKNOWN

PRAISE FOR MEN WHO SWIM

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OUR TUTORS All of our tutors are industry

professionals who will help you gain the experience, skills and contacts you need to launch your career.


JONNY PERSEYProducer of Wondrous Oblivion, Deep Water and Heavy Load

DAVID BALFOURIndependent Producer

LISA NEELEYCo-Director of screenplay development consultancy, The Script Connection

ALAN LEWIS3D artist and compositor with over 12 years experience in the CG industry

CHRIS BOULDMultiple BAFTA-winning Director/ Producer of My Friend Joe and Whose Line Is It Anyway?

JAMIE NUTTGENSCo-Producer of Red Riding and Raindance Festival winner with the microbudget The Blue Tower

JIM O’BRIENBAFTA-winning Director of The Jewel In The Crown

KAROLINE MOSEREditor of documentary strands Extraordinary People and Equinox Special

LESLEY MANNINGAward-winning Director of BBC Films’ Ghostwatch and My Sister Wife, BBC’s Blood Rights, Berkley Square and Drovers’ Gold

KANT PANAcademy Award-nominated Editor of The Crying Game

CARLO DUSIProducer of Met Film’s Little Ashes starring Robert Pattinson

DAVID FREEMANBAFTA-winning Editor of The Full Monty, Mickey Blue Eyes and How to Lose Friends and Alienate People

DAVID GAMBLEOscar-nominated, BAFTA-winning Editor of Shakespeare in Love, Veronica Guerin and Shopgirl

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

BEN MORRISAward-winning short film Director and Director of Holby City, Casualty, The Bill and Doctors

ROBIN VIDGEON, BSC Cinematographer for Hellraiser, The Fly II and August

CLAIRE MOORSOMFounder of Seymour Films and story editor for TV and film projects including Hustle, Donkey Punch and The Giblet Boys

IAN KNOXAward-winning Director of Martino Unstrung

PAUL WHEELER BSCFormer BBC Senior Drama Cameraman and Director of Photography of Inspector Morse, Oklahoma and King Lear

BREN SIMSONDirector of People and Power, Alive and Heartbeat

RACHEL WOODNFTS Script Advisory Board member, Script Factory Board member and BAFTA Short Film Jury member

LAURA SMITH Director of TV short series The Cut, Doctors and Hollyoaks

DAVID MARTINEditor of Sid and Nancy and Straight to Hell Returns

ANUREE DE SILVA Editing tutor who worked on films such as Trainspotting and A Life Less Ordinary

ASHER TLALIMAward-winning documentary filmmaker

GILL WILKINSONDirector for television series’ including The Bill, Casualty and Grange Hill

JUSTIN TREFGARNEStory Editor on Pride & Prejudice and Director of Junk

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

HELEN MCGREGORPublished novelist and writer and Associate Screen Arts Tutor at the NFTS

STEVE BROOKE SMITHCamera operator for The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, camera assistant on Band of Brothers, Eyes Wide Shut and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider

PHILIPPE LONGCHAMPProfessional script consultant for Miramax and New Line Cinema

SASHA SNOWDocumentary director and Director of Photography on productions for BBC, Tiger Aspect and Channel 4

RORY KILALEAWriter and Director of award-winning play Colours

ORLANDO SEALEActor with appearances in The West Wing, Ghost Whisperer, The IT Crowd, Casualty and films Sleepy Hollow, French Film and Fred Claus

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

FAYECamera department with credits including Sunshine, Below and Top Gear

ALEX ASHCROFT Sound Recordist, whose credits include Silent Witness and Flawless

MATTHEW SHARE Sound department on Lewis and Primeval

DAN ROBERTSEditorial Department on Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Proof, Mona Lisa Smile and Dirty Pretty Things


fter 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:

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ORANGE BRITISH ACADEMY FILM AWARDS (BAFTAS)

PRINCE OF PERSIA

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES

HARRY POTTER

WOLVERINE

THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA

THE DARK KNIGHT

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EASTENDERS

HOLBY CITY

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GONZO WITH ALEXA CHUNG

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t Met Film School we o"er a range of opportunities for our students to engage with professionals during their time with us – to give them the best transition possible into the film industry and beyond. Here are some examples of productions our students have worked on:

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OUR ETHOSYou need to understand the film industry to work within it. Industry standards are high – it’s a business after all – and to succeed you must learn the practical, behavioural and creative skills expected to work as part of a team.

That’s why, as well as employing tutors from the industry, we encourage you to participate in extra-curricular workshops, placements, events and forums to aid your development. We also actively support students looking to submit their work into festivals, and hold an annual showcase where industry professionals are invited to view selected student films.

Your experience will challenge you mentally, physically and emotionally. But we promise that it will be stimulating, fun and immensely rewarding. Whichever programme you choose, you can be assured that it has been designed to meet the needs of today’s film and media industries.

All courses are developed in consultation with industry partners and in line with Skillset’s vocational standards.

Met Film School has received notification that the Quality

Assurance Agency for Higher Education has scheduled us for

a review for educational oversight during 2012.

FILM FESTIVALSAt Met Film School we actively support selected student films at festivals, and all students on our accredited programmes are encouraged to promote their own work through the festival circuit.

In 2011 Met Film’s presence at the Tribeca Film Festival included the Met Film production Donor Unknown and experimental short film Paper, directed by Met Film School student Egill Kristbjornsson.

MET FILM PITCH FORUMThe Met Film Pitch Forum is a bi-monthly event that is run in conjunction with Met Film Production – our in-house production company.

The pitch forum o!ers students and alumni the chance to submit their pitches for film projects – be they short, feature, documentary or drama – to our production team. As well as gaining valuable experience and feedback from the pitching process, there is a discretionary development fund available, designed to help move select projects forward.

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MET MASTERCLASSES

e organise a number of masterclasses throughout the year to inform our students and enhance their studies with industry insights. We’ve welcomed a variety of guests to Met Film School to talk to our students, here are just a few…

DAVID YATESYates’ 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.

KIRK JONESWriter 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 o"ce and he has since directed Nanny McPhee starring Emma Thompson.

JOHN LANDISDirector John Landis visited the school to talk about his career and latest movie Burke and Hare filmed at Ealing Studios. With a directorial career spanning four decades, Landis’ films have gone on to become some of the most popular movies of all time.

DEAN CRAIGDean Craig, writer of feature film Death At A Funeral, led a masterclass about his unique experience of making the same film for the UK and US markets. The US version reached number 4 in the June 2010 UK box o"ce.

SANDY LIEBERSONAs outgoing Chair of Film London and ex-president of production at 20th Century Fox, Lieberson is a prolific figure in the film industry. His visit to the school gave students the chance to hear the views of a major industry figure and gain an insight into the business of filmmaking.

CLARE BINNSAs Director of Programming at City Screen, Binns oversees the selection of films playing in many of London’s leading independent cinemas. With a tangible influence over the UK film landscape, Binns was able to o!er students an insight into what makes a commercially viable film for the independent market.

JOHN FLETCHER: MD OF DISTRIBUTION PATHÉ UKPathé have been responsible for some of the UK’s most prolific and diverse theatrical releases, from the multi Academy Award-winning Slumdog Millionaire, to Pedro Almodóvar’s 2011 release The Skin I Live In. As MD of distribution, John Fletcher o!ered Met Film School students an insight into what makes a good creative campaign and the decisions that go into presenting a feature film release.

ASIF KAPADIABAFTA 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 our students.

JULIA SHORT: MD VERVE PICTURESVerve Pictures is an independent distributor, specialising in Independent or British films. With a catalogue of critically acclaimed films and a view firmly on the UK

and independent market, their releases include Lars and the Real Girl, American: The Bill Hicks Story, and The Arbor. Verve MD Julia Short led a masterclass that focused on distribution in the UK and independent markets.

ASCHLIN DITTA To welcome the DVD release of the Met Film production French Film, writer Aschlin Ditta led a masterclass discussing his career and the di!erences working on feature and television projects. Ditta has written three series and two specials of The Catherine Tate Show and won Best Screenplay at the Monte Carlo Film Festival for his work on French Film.

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ADVISORYBOARD

STEPHEN FREARS“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”Met Film School Patron and Director of High Fidelity, Dangerous Liaisons, Dirty Pretty Things and The Queen

THOMAS HØEGHFounder of Arts Alliance

SUSAN BENNFounder and Artistic Director of Performing Arts Labs

HEATHER RABBATTSChair of Shed Media, the group behind UK TV series Supernanny, Who Do You Think You Are? and the Academy Award-winning Man on Wire

JUDY COUNIHANAcademy Award-winning Producer of Antonia’s Line and No Man’s Land

FRANCIS SERIAUFounder of the Tech Music School group

SARAH GAVRONDirector of feature film Brick Lane

ROGER LAUGHTONFormer Chair of South West Screen and Deputy Chair of the British Film Institute

DICK ROSSFormer Deputy Director at the NFTS and former Chair of graduate film at NYU and Columbia University

CHRISTOPH RÖHLOne of the founders of Met Film School and award-winning Director

CAMERON MCCRACKENManaging Director of Pathé UK

BARNABY THOMPSONHead of Ealing Studios, Director of St. Trinian’s and Producer of An Ideal Husband

JILL TANDYHead of Commercial A!airs at NBC Universal International Television Production

MICHAEL GUBBINSFormer editor of Screen International

NIK POWELLDirector of NFTS and Producer of The Crying Game

DAVID KOSSEPresident of Universal Pictures International

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICECERTIFICATE


he professional practice certificate is a unique award developed by Met Film School to recognise outstanding students by communicating their professionalism to prospective employers.

Students on our six-month, one and two-year programmes who demonstrate exemplary communication and teamwork, management, planning and organisation skills, initiative and film sense are awarded the Met Film School Professional Practice Certificate and access to our Industry Placement Scheme.

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 o!er 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.

ur Advisory Board consists of accomplished industry professionals, including BAFTA members, major distributors, and award-winning filmmakers.

“FILM WRITING AND DIRECTING CANNOT BE TAUGHT, ONLY LEARNT” Alexander Mackendrick, one of Ealing Studios’ best-known directors.


egardless of their study programme we encourage 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.

To introduce the ideas present in the budgeting and planning process our students are allocated production credits to use against our in-house resources. This system ensures fair and appropriate access to our kit and facilities. Met Film School 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 our longer programmes will act as crew on each other’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.

CAMPUSThe main Met Film School campus is located on-site at Ealing Studios. Lessons take place in our 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 are given their own portable hard-drive to store their rushes and they can use one of our 100+ Apple workstations to edit whenever the school is open.

SHOOTING LOCATIONSThe 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 multi-camera studio and gallery; and a separate studio with multiple varied shooting spaces for filmmaking, camera workshops and production. In addition to the sound stage, students at the Met Film School will experience a range of shooting environments. As well as our Ealing Studios campus, students also have access to our smaller studio located near our main site - the space o!ers a number of shooting possibilities and is used for teaching and practical exercises.

OUR FACILITIES

CAMERASWe have a wide range of camera facilities, which are available for students to hire for shoots using their production credits. The JVC HM700E is a great starter camera with full, industry standard functions laid out exactly as you would find on the full range of high end HD camcorders. The Sony EX3 is an industry standard workhorse, capable of stunning pictures. Students on our one and two year courses will also receive training on the latest large sensor cameras, such as the Red One and Sony F3, and students on our specialist courses are able to liaise with our dedicated production team if they need additional kit hired in.

LIGHTING AND SOUND Our kit room o!ers all the facilities students require to set up the basics for their shoot. This includes three-point lighting systems, sound kits and grips. Our 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 simple 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. Additional HMIs and other extended lighting kit can be brought in for relevant courses.

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DON’T JUST TAKEOUR WORD FOR IT

“I WAS HIGHLY IMPRESSED BY MET FILM SCHOOL AND SPECIFICALLY THE CONTENT OF THE BA PROGRAMME THEY WERE OFFERING. IT WAS CLEAR THAT MUCH THOUGHT AND PLANNING HAD GONE INTO THE PREPARATION OF THE COURSE AND THE TUTORS WERE ALL EXPERIENCED INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS”Vanessa Gibbes, Student

“WHAT I LOVE ABOUT WORKING AT MET FILM SCHOOL IS SEEING STUDENTS ACQUIRE THE RELEVANT PRACTICAL SKILLS AND INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE THAT HELPS THEM CHART THEIR OWN CAREER PATHS” Lisa Neeley, Tutor

“THIS COURSE PUT ME ON THE STARTING BLOCK OF PROFESSIONAL FILMMAKING – I FEEL THAT I CAN NOW ACHIEVE MY GOAL TO BE A WRITER/ DIRECTOR”Christiaan Faberij de Jonge, Student

“MET FILM SCHOOL WAS THE ONLY SCHOOL I FOUND THAT LET YOU WRITE, DIRECT AND EDIT YOUR OWN FILMS AND RETAIN THE RIGHTS TO THEM. I LOVED MY TIME THERE”Claire Dunne, Student

“IT’S THRILLING TO BE INVOLVED WITH AN ORGANISATION THAT STRIVES TO PROVIDE EXCELLENCE AND CARE FOR ITS STUDENTS, AND IS CONSTANTLY DEVELOPING IDEAS TO ENHANCE THIS”Karoline Moser, Tutor

“ALL THE PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES HELPED BUILD MY TECHNICAL ABILITIES. I’M LEAVING WITH MUCH MORE CONFIDENCE IN MY SKILLS AS A FILMMAKER” Julia Newton, Student

“OUR TUTORS’ KNOWLEDGE EXCEEDED THE NEEDS OF THE COURSE. THEY WERE FANTASTIC PEOPLE AND EXPLAINED EVERYTHING SO WELL” Jozephine Czyrko, Student

“AN INTENSIVE, CHALLENGING AND HUGELY ENJOYABLE YEAR” Justin Carroll, Student

“IT’S AN INTENSELY SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT; DYNAMIC AND CREATIVE” Iain Hendry, Student

“IF YOU WANT TO LEARN ABOUT FILMS AND FILMMAKING, GO TO MET FILM SCHOOL” Calvin Johnson, Student

“I LEARNT MORE HERE IN FOUR WEEKS THAN I DID IN THE WHOLE OF MY UNIVERSITY COURSE”Ciara Constable, Student

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MA IN FILMMAKINGThe MA in Filmmaking programme, validated by Bournemouth University, consists of a series of units led by experienced filmmaking practitioners. The programme enables you to complete a portfolio of up to six short projects, plus a Masters research or production project accompanied by an exhibition. The course is divided into eight units; Drama Production, Production For The Small Screen, Feature Film Production, Documentary Practice, Thinking Beyond: Experimental Film Conception & Creation, Working With Genre, and the final Masters research or production project followed by the compulsory exhibition. Within each eight-week unit you will develop an individual learning agreement with your tutor that sets out the project objectives you will pursue in a largely self-directed learning environment, which is combined with two weekend workshops. Where relevant, you will have access to teaching support in disciplines such as editing or directing, whilst you lead the necessary independent research to develop the project. You will also be expected to engage with the postgraduate online forum, which allows you to draw upon and share the expertise and opinions of your tutors and peers.

Our MA programme enables you to develop a theoretical framework based on broader conceptual issues that will inform your research and filmmaking practice. Your projects will contribute to your showreel, demonstrating your individual voice as an advanced- level filmmaker. Students who successfully complete the first six units of the programme will be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Filmmaking.

All students must successfully complete the first six units to continue on to the Masters research or production project and exhibition phase of the programme. Those who complete all eight units successfully will be awarded the MA in Filmmaking.

Please note that the option exists to undertake individual units on a standalone basis

without production support. Please call our Enrolments Team for further information. Tel: +44(0)20 8280 9119

DRAMA PRODUCTIONThis unit will equip you with a precise understanding of advanced filmmaking practices and narrative skills. You will develop a critical understanding of the conceptual and organisational skills necessary for drama production, and gain an innovative understanding of the visual language of cinema.

PRODUCTION FOR THE SMALL SCREEN During this unit you will gain in-depth knowledge of small screen production techniques in order to develop an innovative idea from concept to completion. The process

will further your understanding of pitching and presenting a concept, as well as awareness of industry and market requirements for small screen production.

FEATURE FILM PRODUCTIONThis unit will cover conceptual and professional practices relating to feature film production. You will have the option of filming a pilot, trailer, or extract, accompaniedby a professional marketing package. Additionally, you will critically evaluate key issues of the feature film industry, such as commissioning, budgeting, finance, production management, marketing and distribution.

DOCUMENTARY PRACTICEIn this unit you will engage with

the conceptual and professional skills necessary for the creation of a documentary film, for which you demonstrate an awareness of target audience, distribution outlets, and the ability to identify suitable story material. You will perform multiple roles simultaneously, such as director, producer, camera operator and sound recordist to an advanced industry standard.

THINKING BEYOND: EXPERIMENTAL FILM CONCEPT AND CREATION During this unit you will apply an informed knowledge of film and other moving image media to produce and design a moving-image artwork and exhibition. You will demonstrate your understanding of applied theories, processes and practices associated with experimental film in order to create new perspectives on the work and its subject.

WORKING WITH GENREThrough this unit you will develop an advanced understanding of genre and its impact on both filmmaking and audience. You will create a professional and critically informed project within a selected genre – applying your knowledge to innovate across generic conventions. You will display conceptual and practical engagement with genre across all decision-making processes, including production, marketing and distribution.

MASTERS RESEARCH PROJECTThis is a project that can be individual or collaborative; it can take the form of a practice-based research artefact or a written paper. You will research, plan and execute a significant piece of work or written investigation that fits within a theoretical, aesthetic, professional or industrial context.

The practice-based research option consists of a written investigation into an aspect of practice, supported by media artefacts. The research paper option will consist of primary and secondary research supported by scholarship and will result in a paper, or book chapter of publishable standard designed for publication in a journal or book of your choice.

MASTERS PRODUCTION PROJECTThe Masters Production Project is o!ered as an alternative to the research project. It allows you to put into practice the critical, conceptual, technical and professional skills and understanding required for the production and evaluation of an industry-standard production.

You must demonstrate advanced critical understanding of appropriate media and audiences. You will also be expected to experiment with form, convention and technique to produce a distinctive piece of work. Additionally you will evaluate your own work in the context of academic and professional debate.

EXHIBITIONYou will exhibit your work to a select audience of peers and professional stakeholders, which will further your understanding of industry practice and marketplace considerations. The exhibition will enable you to reflect upon the learning journey you have undertaken and the e!ectiveness of the exhibition will be evaluated.

KEY FACTSBournemouth University is a partner in the Bournemouth Skillset Media Academy

Study levelPostgraduate

Duration17 months full-time, or as individual short courses

Price £15,000

Start dates13 April 22 June 31 August 9 November 1 Feb 2013 5 April 2013 Production Experience Up to six short films plus a Masters research or production project

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EMPHASIS ON SMALL CLASS SIZES

CONSTANT CONTACT WITH FILMMAKERS

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PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE CERTIFICATE

FILMMAKING STUDENTS WRITE, DIRECT AND EDIT THEIR OWN WORK

MET FILM SCHOOL DEGREE

THREE TO FOUR YEARS

MANY DEGREES ARE PREDOMINANTLY THEORY-BASED

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TYPICAL UNIVERSITY FILM DEGREE


BA (Hons) Practical Filmmaking is designed for those who are looking for an intensive, two-year degree programme. You will gain a comprehensive range of production skills that focus on creative development, writing, directing, producing and editing. In addition, you will develop an understanding of film history, movements, style and associated critical analysis skills, as well as a thorough appreciation of contemporary industry practice. The BA programme o!ers specialist modules in practical filmmaking, digital cinematography or visual e!ects and animation, and on completion you will be awarded with a degree qualification that reflects your chosen pathway. However all students, regardless of their study route, take part in modules that cover the fundamentals of filmmaking and complete an individual graduation project.

PRACTICAL FILMMAKINGThe specialist options in practical filmmaking allow you to gain experience in a range of filmmaking areas. You will explore how to work with actors, develop and produce short films across key genres, and contribute to productions intended for both the big and small screen. In addition to developing your production skills, the practical filmmaking route allows you to hone

your screenwriting skills and participate in the production of a digital feature film. During the course you will gain a comprehensive overview of all areas of the production process, and couple your practical experience with a theoretical and critical understanding of film in its varying formats.

DIGITAL CINEMATOGRAPHYThe use of camera and light is a diverse creative and technical

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DurationTwo years full-time

Price:£19,900 per year

Start dates5 March 20121 October 2012

Production ExperienceSix short films (Individual and collaborative projects)Filmed exercises

UCAS CodeW600

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discipline. Therefore, the digital cinematography specialisations focus on the art of visual storytelling whilst developing your understanding of relevant cinematography tools. During your programme you will share some of the modules studied by your practical filmmaking peers and acquire a fundamental knowledge of film production. The specialist digital cinematography modules allow you to build on this

understanding, teaching you how to creatively light, frame and compose shots using industry-relevant approaches and equipment. Over the course of study you will develop your own style and approach as a cinematographer and apply this knowledge to a range of genres and productions.

VISUAL EFFECTS AND ANIMATIONOur modules in visual e!ects and animation give you the chance to gain specialist skills, whilst sharing some of the modules common to the practical filmmaking and digital cinematography routes. You will gain a

PRODUCTION EXPERIENCEStudents studying on the two-year degree programme will complete at least six short films, both individually and collaboratively, across a range of genres. In addition, you will take part in filmed exercises that reflect the key criteria of the module you are studying. These exercises will demonstrate your acquired understanding of varying visual formats and your ability to take on a range of production roles. The BA (Hons) Practical Filmmaking degree allows you to tailor your studies to include specialist training in digital cinematography or visual e!ects and animation. Those who don’t choose to specialise will continue on the practical filmmaking route and all students will leave with a showreel that demonstrates their acquired filmmaking skills and experience.

comprehensive understanding of film production and the key tools needed to tell a story on screen. Applying this knowledge to specialist areas, you will understand how to develop animated characters and the principles of acting and directing within a visual e!ects environment. You will also come to understand how to combine your filmmaking knowledge with your specialist skills to enhance a production through the use of digital set extension, greenscreen production, visual e!ects, post production and more.


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The Practical Filmmaking Diploma includes all of the areas covered by the One-Year Practical Filmmaking course and gives you the chance to make your own graduation project. Furthermore, you will benefit from additional training across extra modules including analysing film, broadcast and new media, small screen production plus an additional option of your choice.

By the end of your programme you will be technically proficient in all aspects of production and post-production for film and related media. This includes writing, directing, producing, camera, sound lighting and editing.

In addition, you will be practiced in the creative development and pitching process and the application of post production skills.

PRODUCTION EXPERIENCEDuring the Practical Filmmaking Diploma programme you will have been involved in the creation of four films both individually and collaboratively. Modules available on this programme that include practical work are:

Digital Fiction Production Short Film Production Small Screen Production OR Short Film, Big Screen Documentary: Theory & PracticeFilm Lab Graduation Project Plus numerous filmed exercises

PRACTICAL FILMMAKING DIPLOMA

KEY FACTSStudy levelDiploma of Higher Education (DipHE)

Duration17 months full-time

Price£25,000


Production ExperienceFour short films (Individual and collaborative projects)Filmed exercises

UCAS Code316W

Institution codeW05

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ONE-YEAR PRACTICAL FILMMAKINGOur one-year programmes are intensive, highly practical courses for individuals looking to gain the latest, most relevant skills. The courses are taught by industry professionals ensuring that only the most up-to-date practices are passed on to students. You will acquire a deep understanding of visual storytelling and will leave with a showreel that demonstrates your skills to future employers. You will undertake three major productions, including a documentary, and develop your skills in: writing for the screen, directing, camera, lighting, sound, and editing. At the end of the programme you could move seamlessly into the second year of our degree in which you can choose to specialise in either filmmaking or digital cinematography.

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PRODUCTION EXPERIENCEOur one-year courses o!er you the chance to gain experience across a diverse range of production roles and film genres. You will fulfill the roles of writer, director and editor - working on projects either individually or collaboratively. You will have been involved in the production of three films plus a number of filmed exercises, equipping you with an impressive showreel. Modules available on this programme that include practical work are:

Digital Fiction Production Short Film ProductionSmall Screen Production OR Short Film, Big ScreenDocumentary: Theory & PracticeFilm LabPlus numerous filmed exercises

KEY FACTSStudy levelCertificate of Higher Education (CertHE)

DurationOne year full-time

Price£19,900


Production ExperienceThree short films (Individual and collaborative projects)Filmed exercises

UCAS CodeW601

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the one-Year Digital cinematography programme is an intensive, practical study of cinematography for film and television, designed for students who want to work within the world of visual storytelling. You will be taught by industry professionals to develop your expertise and real-world knowledge of crafting images on screen. You will explore and gain experience in a wide range of roles across the camera, lighting and grip departments. You will also be introduced to a range of cameras including the reD, JVc hm700, sony f3, other professional hD cameras, and 16mm. You will leave equipped with a broad knowledge of digital cinematography, and graduate with a showreel that demonstrates your technical and creative skills.

On completion of the programme you will have developed specialist skills in cinematography and have an informed appreciation of composition, lighting and grading. Furthermore, you will be practised in, and have an understanding of: operating, lighting, gripping and digital technology.

Production ExPEriEncELike your fellow One-Year Practical Filmmaking students, you will have been involved in the creation of three short films both individually and collaboratively. Modules on this programme that allow you to develop your practical experience include:• Digital Fiction Production• Basic Cinematography• Short Film Production OR Digital Set Extension• Short Film, Big Screen OR Small Screen Production• Documentary: Theory & Practice• Film Lab• Plus numerous filmed exercises

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KEY FActSstudy levelCertificate of Higher Education (CertHE)

DurationOne year full-time

price£19,900

start dates5 March 20121 October 2012

production experienceFour short films (Individual and collaborative projects)Filmed exercises

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41 SIX-MONTH PRACTICAL FILMMAKING 42 VISUAL EFFECTS FOR FILM43 DIGITAL ANIMATION44 APPLIED VISUAL EFFECTS AND ANIMATION

SIX-MONTH PROGRAMMES

Our Six-Month Practical Filmmaking programme has been created for people looking for an intensive and practical immersion in the craft and technique of filmmaking. The programme is specifically designed to give you the essential tools to be a professional filmmaker and a solid foundation in the key elements of filmmaking, from script to screen. Taught by industry professionals, Six-Month Practical Filmmaking will provide you with the confidence to take your skills into the film industry, as well as a showreel to launch your career.

SIX MONTH PRACTICAL FILMMAKING

KEY FACTSDuration6 months full-time

Price£10,000

Start date16 April 20125 November 2012

The 25 week programme consists of three terms. During Terms 1 and 2, you 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 you go through the programme. Following the learning from the foundation programme in Term 1, you will learn advanced skills in screenwriting; cinematography and sound; fiction directing and producing; documentary production; editing and postproduction during Term 2. In Term 3, you will make your own film and perform key roles on set on other students’ films.

Students who demonstrate exemplary communication and teamwork, management, planning and organisation skills, initiative and film sense are awarded the Met Film School Professional Practice Certificate, and access to our Industry Placement Scheme."BY THE END OF THE COURSE YOU WILL:

Learn how to interpret a script and create a storyboardOperate a professional digital camera and light a scene

confidently Be able to record sound and use it creatively to tell your storyUnderstand how to cast a film and direct actorsKnow how to manage a small crew and to direct using the correct

on-set proceduresBe able to use professional editing software and understand the

key post production elements of film finishing


The Visual E!ects 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 e!ects industry. The Visual E!ects for Film programme encourages a team-driven production and learning environment, which is intended to foster and reinforce the highly interdependent production processes used within the film and visual e!ects industries.

The programme will cover four main areas of study. Each area will include training in core skills:

INTRO TO MAYA AND NUKE SOFTWARE TRAINING

3D Modelling TechniquesTexture Mapping Lighting and Rendering CompositingVFX Animation

LIVE ACTION INTEGRATIONCamera Tracking Planar Tracking Digital Set Extension Rig Removal Techniques Green Screen Production

FX SIMULATIONRigid Body SimulationCloth SimulationFire, Smoke and

Fluid SimulationParticles and Dynamics2D Particle Generation

DIGITAL COMPOSITINGCompositing WorkflowsKeying and Roto PrepIntegration CG Render Passes‘2.5D’ Compositing in Nuke

BY THE END OF THE COURSE YOU WILL:

Be able to shoot, key and composite live-action footage shot on green screen

Shoot and track your own footage using a variety of cameras and software

Be able to match-move and insert virtual set extensions

Have learned integrated 3D production and compositing workflows

Communicate e!ectively as a member of a production team

Problem-solve e!ectively and construct dynamic production workarounds

Work seamlessly between industry standard visual e!ects software packages

VISUAL EFFECTS FOR FILM


Price£8,000

Start date19 March 2012

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 team-driven production and learning environment, intended to foster and reinforce the highly interdependent production processes used within the visual e!ects and film industries.

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

INTRO TO MAYA AND NUKE SOFTWARE TRAINING

3D Modelling TechniquesTexture Mapping Lighting and Rendering CompositingAnimation

THE ANIMATION PRODUCTION PIPELINE

Character Modelling and Skinning

Skeleton Creation and RiggingTexturing TechniquesPrinciples of Animation Keyframe Animation

Techniques CREATURE PRODUCTION PIPELINE

Character Design and Modelling

Sculpting in MudboxTexturing in MudboxMaya to Mudbox WorkflowsIntegration Motion

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ANIMATION PRODUCTIONOn-set Motion Capture

and CleanupBlend Shapes and Lip SyncIncorporating Secondary

Animation Layering Muscle Systems Simulating Fur, Hair and Flesh


Be able to sculpt photo- realistic 3D creatures

Have captured on-set motion data

Be able to integrate the traditional principles of animation

Be able to add dynamic finishing FX such as CG cloth, fur and hair

Communicate e!ectively as a member of a production team

Problem-solve e!ectively and construct dynamic production workarounds

Work seamlessly between industry standard visual e!ects software packages

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The Applied Visual E!ects and Animation course requires that you have a working knowledge of Maya and Nuke compositing software. Whilst building on your existing knowledge of visual e!ects packages, this study programme will develop your experience working in a visual e!ects team environment. Applied Visual E!ects and Animation is designed to enhance your knowledge of visual e!ects workflows and how they interlink with film production.

The goal of this particular course is to enable you to complete or improve your demo reel in a highly energised production environment. You will be encouraged to identify and develop a key specialist skill of your own, whilst broadening a core set of entry-level, generalist visual e!ects skills. This course aims to demystify the process of incorporating visual e!ects into the broader context of filmmaking and film production. In order to achieve this, the Applied Visual E!ects and Animation programme places a strong emphasis on pre-production and pre-visualisation as tools for engaging with the creative process of filmmaking, alongside directors and cinematographers."BY THE END OF THE COURSE YOU WILL:

Be able to supervise visual e!ects shoots as part of a film production crew

Have developed CG animated shorts from script to screenCommunicate e!ectively with filmmakers and cinematographers Problem-solve e!ectively and construct dynamic production

workaroundsWork seamlessly between industry standard visual e!ects

software packages

APPLIED VISUAL EFFECTS AND ANIMATION


Price£7,000

Start date22 April 2013

46 FROM STORY TO SCREEN IN EIGHT WEEKS46 DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING47 FOUR-WEEK DIRECTING47 THREE-WEEK EDITING48 ACTING FOR FILM – LEVEL 148 ACTING FOR FILM – LEVEL 249 EIGHT-WEEK PERFORMANCE49 INTRODUCTION TO CINEMATOGRAPHY50 MAKE ANOTHER FILM50 YOUNG FILMMAKERS’ ACADEMY51 ADVANCED CINEMATOGRAPHY

SHORT COURSES


From Story to Screen in Eight Weeks is our longest running course and is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in filmmaking. This programme will provide you with practical experience in all of the key areas of filmmaking and culminates in the production of your own short film. It covers the essential craft areas of screenwriting, use of camera and sound, casting and directing actors, editing and script development. This is an intensive programme and is ideal for those considering a change in career.

Documentary filmmakers are expected to be both self-shooters and self-editors. As a result, we train you to use professional digital cameras and edit on professional software. With the guidance of an experienced documentary filmmaker you will research, write, produce and direct your own short film. You will review the history of the documentary and analyse examples of successful films in the marketplace today. Your film will be professionally graded and mixed before an end-of-course screening.

FROM STORY TO SCREEN IN EIGHT WEEKS

DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING

Be able to tell a good story and structure a script

Know how to interpret a script and create a storyboard

Understand how to use the camera to tell a story

Shoot for the edit and edit a scene

Understand the context of documentary filmmaking by examining the history of the genre, its di!erent forms and the current market

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

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 your story

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

Consider production issues such as scheduling, location management and legal requirements



KEY FACTSDuration8 weeks full-time

Price£4,000

Start dates28 May 2012 1 October 2012

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Price£4,000

Start dates16 April 20128 October 2012

This programme has been developed to cover a comprehensive range of filmmaking skills, allowing you to explore the processes of visual storytelling whilst working with actors, interpreting scripts, devising narrative storylines and developing your understanding of the technical aspects of film production. You will cover cinematography and editing and will focus on improving your directing skills, equipping you with an independent approach to filmmaking. Through a series of technical and directing exercises, you will become a more confident practitioner in all areas of production and develop an insight into professional working practices.

FOUR-WEEK DIRECTING

Be able to tell a good storyKnow how to interpret a script

and create a storyboardUnderstand how to use the

camera to tell a storyShoot for the edit and

edit a dramatic sceneManage a crew and direct

using correct on-set protocolRecord sound and use it

creatively to tell your story

Develop your understanding of the grammar of film and visual storytelling

Be able to work with actors and elicit good performances

Have created a short film for your showreel

Have a deeper understanding of the industry and how to develop your career


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Start dates30 April 20123 September 2012


Editing lies at the heart of filmmaking and calls for knowledge of film grammar and storytelling techniques. This Apple-certified course will instruct you in both of these areas. You will receive high-level instruction in how to use the editing interface of Final Cut Pro® and then practise your editing skills, first by cutting the rushes to a complete professionally made short, then by editing the rushes to scenes from a well-known feature film. If you pass the examination, you will earn a certification on completion of this course.

THREE-WEEK EDITING

Know how to operate Final Cut Pro®

Be able to serve the narrative through e!ective editing

Understand how to use editing to condense and expand time

Be able to employ narrative techniques to create tension

Understand the impact of genre on editing styles

Know how to work with music and composers


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Acting for Film is our original screen acting course and has been developed for people who are serious about becoming a film actor, or wish 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, you will act in numerous filmed exercises that will be analysed in class so that you can learn from your mistakes and improve your performances as the course progresses. You 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 our level 1 programme. One-to-one and group sessions will be supplemented with networking opportunities with professional directors, casting directors and producers. Whether your aim is to get a place at drama school, find an agent, or enter the industry, you will receive guidance from a professional acting coach and director to help you achieve your goal. The course will culminate in the screening of a film that you will have created during the four weeks. Students who have not taken the Level 1 programme will be asked to supply a CV and showreel to demonstrate their screen acting experience.

ACTING FOR FILM – LEVEL 1

ACTING FOR FILM – LEVEL 2

Have gained confidence in acting for the camera by understanding the filmmaking process

Know the di!erence between acting for theatre and acting for film

Have practised the tools necessary to create a believable performance on screen

Have come up with valuable tools for the actor to prepare

Have absolute confidence in acting for the screen

Understand how to use voice and movement e!ectively

Understand key methodologies such as Stanislavski and Meisner

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

Have roles in numerous exercises and short films

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

Have clear career goals


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Price£1,750

Start dates10 April 201216 July 2012

Those looking to complete the full trajectory of our acting for film training can complete both Acting For Film – Level 1 and Acting For Film – Level 2 in combination as Eight-Week Performance. By completing the courses in succession, you benefit from an intense training period to quickly build upon the skills you will have gained during Acting For Film – Level 1. By the end of the programme you will have absolute confidence in front of the camera and to pursue the career goals you would have developed whilst studying at Met Film School.

EIGHT-WEEK PERFORMANCE


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Start dates10 April 201216 July 2012


Price£1,500

Start dates09 April 201220 August 2012

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 and lighting for narrative and pack shots. You will be given the chance to apply these skills in filmed scenarios to enhance your working knowledge of cinematography. You will also work collaboratively in groups throughout the course, giving you an insight into the production process.

INTRODUCTION TO CINEMATOGRAPHY

Be able to apply the use of camera, sound and light in a coordinated way

Have acquired good individual and team working practice on professional, interpersonal and ethical levels

Have gained technical

knowledge and confidence in using filming equipment

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


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This is a programme for Met Film School graduates who want to make a further short film within the Met Film School framework. The study programme is flexible, allowing you to nominate a timescale – from one to six months – in which to complete your project. Following an initial meeting with your core tutor, you can choose ten tutorials in craft areas of your choice, enabling you to gain support in areas most relevant to your project and your individual need, be these in writing, directing, producing, cinematography or editing. In addition, you get the same unparalleled access to Met Film School’s support team and our online learning environment ‘Moodle’. You will have three days in which to complete your filming using Met Film School’s kit. You will then be able to edit at the School and will be given access to post production facilities, together with full delivery for your festival submissions.

If you’re between 14 and 17 years old and are passionate about filmmaking then this course has been designed especially for you. Over three weeks you’ll be able to try your hand at a variety of di!erent roles, from directing to editing and everything in between. Supported at every stage by industry professionals, you will learn how to write scenes, use a camera to tell stories, edit using professional software and direct actors. Although fun and challenging, you should be aware that this course requires you to work hard, often under significant time pressure. It’s an opportunity to develop organisational skills and learn how to work e!ectively as part of a team.

MAKE ANOTHER FILM

YOUNG FILMMAKERS’ ACADEMY

Understand the fundamentals of story

Know how to work with actors, including casting, preparing for a shoot, blocking and rehearsing

Be able to record sound and understand how it can be used to dramatic e!ect

Understand the key elements

of cinematography, including lighting, framing and shooting for the edit

Know how to edit meaningful sequences

Understand how the roles of scriptwriter, director, cinematographer, sound recordist, storyboard artist, editor and continuity assistant interrelate


Price£1,500

Start dates9 July 20126 August 2012


KEY FACTSDuration1 to 6 months

Price£1,750

Start dateOpen enrolment


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ADVANCED CINEMATOGRAPHYThe Advanced Cinematography course provides a two-week, in-depth experience of current camera and industry practice. It allows you to familiarise yourself with the di!erences between shooting still and motion pictures, as well as the di!erences between shooting digital and traditional film based on silver technology. The course will cover the technical knowledge required to operate cameras and compose lighting for several types of media. You will also develop an understanding of how a Director of Photography uses cinematic technique to construct a story. You will work in groups that comprise roles based on industry standard film crew, crafts and disciplines.

Be familiar with several industry standard cameras

Have a good working knowledge of lighting for a moving subject

Understand how di!erent cameras handle and perform

Understand basic exposure

control for shooting on both digital and film cameras

Have an understanding of how to move a camera on a dolly

Have an understanding of how to tell a story with a motion picture camera


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PART-TIME PROGRAMMES

Are you considering a change in career, and wanting to explore your potential as a writer/director? Do you have a feature film idea for which you’d like to make a short promotional film to help raise finance for the next stage of development? This course is for those who want to acquire practical filmmaking skills but can only commit to a part-time schedule. This comprehensive, practical programme will provide you with a full range of filmmaking skills, culminating in the production of a short film, which you will write, direct and edit. Classes take place over a combination of evenings and weekends.

PART-TIME FILMMAKING

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

Know how film works aesthetically and technically

Be able to achieve a high level of proficiency using essential

filmmaking equipment such as cameras, sound recording equipment and editing software

Understand the key visual storytelling tools of a director

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


KEY FACTSDuration7 months part-time

Price£4,000

Start dates28 March 201226 September 2012

KEY FACTSDuration12 weeks part-time

Price£1,750


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. Taught by an acting coach and professional film director over the course of 12 weeks on two evenings per week, you will learn core acting skills as well as all the technical skills necessary for you to perform confidently in front of a camera. You will act in filmed exercises and also shoot exercises yourselves, so that you know what it’s like to be on the other side of the camera.

PART-TIME ACTING FOR FILM

Have gained confidence in acting for the camera

Know the di!erence 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



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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. You may have a feature film project in mind that you would like to develop. Or perhaps you have transferable business skills that you would like to apply to a filmmaking context. On this comprehensive course you will learn how films are created, financed and sold. In addition, you will gain valuable practical experience by developing your own feature film projects. In one-to-one sessions with the instructor, you will budget, schedule and package a feature film and come up with marketing strategies for your project. This course consists of seminars and workshops every Monday and Tuesday evening.

PART-TIME PRODUCING

Know how the global film industry, and particularly the UK film industry, operates

Understand the roles of di!erent types of producer (creative, line and financial producer)

Know how the production process works, from

identifying a project through pre and post-production to distribution and exploitation

Know how to utilise digital technologies and the internet

Know how to set up your own production business

Understand how to survive as an independent producer

BY THE END OF THE COURSE YOU WILL: Learn the various creative tools for developing an idea into a marketable concept for the big screen

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

Appreciate the importance of a target audience and learn how to engage them with your story

Understand how genre a!ects your story and your audience

Benefit from having scenes from your work read aloud by professional actors

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

Understand the role of screenwriters in the industry


Have you ever harboured the ambition to become a screenwriter? Do you have good ideas, but are unsure how to develop them for the big screen? This course is for anyone serious about learning the craft of screenwriting and what it takes to become a professional screenwriter. You will cover the necessary craft skills that are fundamental to screenwriting, including 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 rewriting. You will also benefit from focused tuition on how to survive as a screenwriter, how to pitch yourself and your project, and will receive professional feedback on your work.

SCREENWRITING FUNDAMENTALS


Price£800

Start dates13 March 20123 July 2012


Understand the various tools for developing and writing a screenplay, including treatments and outlines

Know what it takes to hook your audience

Understand how to utilise a variety of screenwriting tools and concepts to improve your work

Be able to write good dialogueKnow how to pitch a

professional film project to agents

Understand how to package and position your screenplay

Benefit from having your scenes read aloud by professional actors

Appreciate the complexities of the film market and how to position your project within it

Have a concrete strategy for developing your script and its market potential – taking it to the next level


WRITE A FEATURE FILM: FROM IDEA TO MARKET

KEY FACTSDuration6 months part-time

Price£1,600

Start dates17 March 201215 September 2012

If you’re committed to writing and developing a feature film script whilst furthering your knowledge of the craft of screenwriting, then this course will help you achieve your goal. On alternate Saturdays over six months, we provide comprehensive support to help you develop your ideas with the aim of writing a first draft script by the end of the programme. In addition to the guidance of a professional writing tutor, this 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. You will learn how scripts are packaged, how to take a project into the marketplace, and you will be given the opportunity to pitch your project to a panel of agents. Write A Feature Film: From Idea To Market is designed for those who are truly dedicated to writing an original script with genuine potential.

58 TWO-DAY INTENSIVE FILMMAKING 58 INTRODUCTION TO SCREENWRITING 59 INTRODUCTION TO ACTING FOR FILM59 INTRODUCTION TO FINAL CUT PRO®

60 DSLR VIDEO SHOOTER60 DSLR ADVANCED SHOOTER61 SCREENWRITING AND GENRE: HORROR61 SCREENWRITING AND GENRE: COMEDY62 YOUNG FILMMAKERS’ WORKSHOP

WEEKEND COURSES


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 direction, sound and editing and will equip you with basic technical knowledge in each area. You will direct professional actors as part of the production of a short film, which will subsequently be sent to you on DVD.

TWO-DAY INTENSIVE FILMMAKING

KEY FACTSDuration2 days full-time

Price£300

Start dates24 March 201226 May 201215 September 2012

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

INTRODUCTION TO SCREENWRITING

Know how to operate a digital camera confidently and e!ectively

Understand how to compose shots, shoot for the edit and break down a scene into shots

Know how to record clean dialogue, atmos and wild tracks

Be able to create original, engaging characters

Have developed the right structural approach

Understand the stages of development, including synopses and treatments

Understand how to edit with professional software

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

Have performed the roles of director, sound recordist and editor

Know the di!erence between a screenplay and the finished film

Understand how genre helps shape and market your story

Understand the role of screenwriters within the film industry




Price£500


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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. You will take part in short, filmed scenes and will receive feedback to help make your performance in front of the camera as relaxed and natural as possible. You will be taught by a professional acting coach who will introduce you to the basic di!erences between acting for screen and acting on stage whilst giving you an insight into what goes on behind the camera.


Price£500

Start dates17 March 201223 June 20128 September 2012

Editing is a core part of the filmmaking process. This is a highly practical introduction to professional editing software Final cut pro®, taught by industry professionals and ideal for beginners. This course will teach you to perform basic editing functions whilst becoming familiar with the user interface through practical exercises and examples.

INTRODUCTION TO FINAL CUT PRO®

Have an understanding of subtext

Be able to analyse film scripts Have grasped rehearsal and

blocking techniques

Be confident in using apple Mac computers and the Final Cut Pro® Interface

Have the ability to navigate the FCP software and understand workflow

Know how to capture or transfer media into the project

Understand how to organise a project e!ectively

Have an understanding of how actors are cast in the film and TV industry

Have gained experience in acting in short filmed scenes

Be able to edit sequences using all the key essential commands and tools

Be able to use basic filters, transitions and motion, and create titles

Know how to check broadcast safe levels for export

Be able to import and export files



INTRODUCTION TO ACTING FOR FILM


Price£300



The DSLR Video Shooter course is designed for those with a working understanding of the principals of cinematography or stills photography who want to apply this knowledge specifically to shooting with digital SLR cameras. You will learn how to get the best from a DSLR camera and how to make use of a selection of accessories specifically designed for video shooting on stills cameras. Through a range of creative exercises you will discover the pros and cons of working with these systems and how to avoid some of the most common pitfalls.


Price£500

Start dates31 March 201211 August 2012

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

DSLR ADVANCED SHOOTER

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 DSLRs as video cameras

Have worked on a professional level shoot using DSLRs (for example a pop video or a short drama)

Have developed an understanding of the di!erences between stills photography and that of motion picture cinematography in respect of lighting and camera movement

Understand how to sync sound to DSLR footage

Have taken your DSLR footage through a full post production workflow



DSLR VIDEO SHOOTERKEY FACTSDuration2 days full-time

Price£500

Start dates24 March 20124 August 2012

Why is horror such a popular and enduring genre and why do we love to be frightened? This two-day weekend course will examine the legacy of this popular genre and how to maximize its story conventions in your own screenwriting. Whether you’re influenced by films like Halloween, Poltergeist, The Wicker Man or Let The Right One In, you will learn how to utilise characterisation, dramatic structure and tone to improve and focus your creativity and ideas.

What do films like Amelie, Monty Python’s Life of Brian, Some Like It Hot, The Big Lebowski and Superbad have in common? How does comedy a!ect the form and structure of film? What is meant by developing a comic engine? This two-day weekend course will look at the di!erent forms of comedy and how they a!ect the type of story you want to write.

Have developed the basic tools and understanding of how specific genre conventions can aid your screenwriting and cinematic storytelling

Have developed the basic tools and understanding of how specific genre conventions can aid your screenwriting and cinematic storytelling

Have learned how to identify the tools of genre to reach your audience and strengthen your own writing

Grasped the fundamentals of what makes horror compelling viewing

Have learned how to identify the tools of genre to reach your audience and strengthen your own writing

Understand the basic craft skills to inject humour and comedy into your story ideas



SCREENWRITING AND GENRE: HORROR

SCREENWRITING AND GENRE: COMEDY


Price£300



Price£300

Start dates11 August 20128 September 2012

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Price£400

Start dates17 March 201223 June 20121 September 2012

YOUNG FILMMAKERS’ WORKSHOP

Understand key elements of visual storytelling and camera operating

Know how to edit meaningful sequences

Know how to direct actors

Understand how the roles of director, cinematographer, sound recordist, and editor interrelate through the experience of working on a collaborative production


Young Filmmakers’ Workshop is a two-day weekend course that aims to provide young people aged between 14 and 17 with a thorough, hands-on introduction to the fundamentals of filmmaking. You will take part in a series of practical filmmaking workshops over the two days that will cover all aspects of film production. You will improve your technical and creative understanding of production processes, learn on-set working practices and develop an understanding of visual storytelling techniques. The course covers the basics of direction, cinematography, and editing. You will get hands-on experience shooting a selection of scenes 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 of all work completed will be sent to you after you finish the course.

Met Film School Prospectus 2012

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