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Practical. Creative. Connected.

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Welcome 5

Our Team 6

Our Tutors 8

Undergraduate Courses 10

Postgraduate Courses 16

Short Courses 21

Facilities 30

Life in Berlin 32

Berlin Film Culture 33

International Student Information 34

Students 36

Smart Screen Creative Awards 37

MetFilm School London 38

ScreenSpace 39

Quality Credentials 40

Advisory Board 41

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“One of the qualities that define an excellent educational institution is a stable staff support system and well-informed tutors; I would say these are the strengths of MetFilm School Berlin.”

Pius Okaba, MA Directing

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MetFilm is a leading screen organisation which brings together passionate and creative specialists at the forefront of the screen industries. It is comprised of individual but mutually supported businesses, united by a collective interest in the continuing development of the screen industries through education and wide-ranging industry engagement. MetFilm consists of:

MetFilm School has campuses in London and Berlin. Currently celebrating its fifteenth year, the School is at the forefront of practical screen education with an enviable record of graduate employment and contemporary engagement with the evolving screen industries. Under the tuition of experienced, award-winning tutors, students learn how to become skilled screen creatives across a wide range of contemporary media.

MetFilm Futures is our student and graduate career opportunities team focused on providing support, industry advice, and employment opportunities within the curriculum and after graduation.

MetFilm Production is an award-winning production company creating high-quality fiction and documentary films for theatrical audiences worldwide.

MetFilm Sales is a boutique agency, specialising in the financing and sales of single documentaries and series, in close collaboration with MetFilm Production.

ScreenSpace is a new educational space dedicated to leading screen production education for the connected media generation.

WelcomeIf your ambition is to succeed in the dynamic world of film, television or online media, MetFilm School is the right place for you.

Our mission is to inspire the next generation of smart screen creatives – students who graduate as industry-aware, employable screen storytellers, ready to deliver to all types of contemporary film and media platforms.

Throughout our courses and celebrated enhancement programmes we bring education and the screen industries together, driven by excellent teaching and practical, hands-on experience, led by tutors currently working in film, television and online media.

The student experience is at the heart of what we do – bringing you to a real understanding of how production and the screen industries work, and preparing you for your future role as a creative professional or entrepreneur in this important and exciting industry.

Whichever course you choose, we look forward to welcoming you to the School and giving you our full support in your next steps as a smart screen creative.

Jonny Persey, Director, MetFilm

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Our Team

Jonny Persey, Director, MetFilmJonny is passionate about creating and maintaining a valuable and industry-relevant educational system, spearheading the synergy between the group’s separate facets to offer students the best learning experience possible. He gets a buzz from watching our graduates win work, runs projects, and apply their trade in film, television, online, and across the creative industries in the UK and beyond.

David Howell,CEO, MetFilmDavid has 18-years’ experience inHigher Education Management,most recently as Registrar andCommercial Director at TheInstitute of Contemporary MusicPerformance. As Registrar,providing overall strategicleadership for Quality, Dataand Planning for the Institute.As a Director of the company,he has also played a key partin the development of overallgovernance capability, bothacademic and corporate.

Silvia Beck, Principal, BerlinSilvia Beck has a career that spans over 25 years working as a director, editor and cinematographer. Whilst studying Cinematography at the National Film and Television School in the UK, Silvia shot two BAFTA-nominated short films; Going Down and Bait. Throughout her career, Silvia has worked on productions across Europe including I Am from Nowhere, The Trouble with Men and Women, Big Girls Don’t Cry, and Nyman in Progress. She has headed up MetFilm School Berlin since its inception in 2012.

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Marvin Borchers, Kit Room Manager

Maja Classen,Short Course Coordinator

Marvin holds a degree in Film and Television with a focus on camera. At MetFilm School Berlin he is responsible for all technical equipment and studio facilities. He co-ordinates student’s access to cameras, lenses, sound and lighting and guarantees that they always are in good condition.

Maja started her carrier in filmmaking in San Francisco. She is now based in Berlin and has a Diploma in Directing from the highly acclaimed Film University Babelsberg. She has many years of experience as a documentary filmmaker and writer focusing on subcultures and social issues.

Ekaterina Dolgina, Undergraduate Coordinator10 years of video production experience in both Russia and Germany have provided Ekaterina with in-depth knowledge and a wide range of perspectives and approaches in the field of media production. She has previously advised and guided students at the Russian State University on their path into the world of journalism. At MetFilm School Berlin she is the first point of contact for all Undergraduate students, supporting and encouraging them on their journey from day one to graduation.

Barbara Pilling, Postgraduate CoordinatorOver many years Barbara has worked as unit manager and location manager for German and international film productions. With her production related experiences in filming in Berlin and Brandenburg she helps students to produce their film exercises and graduation films at the School.

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Our Tutors

John Burgan

Alasdair Reid

Nora Mandray

Ulla Kösterke

Athanasios Karanikolas

Jason Kohl

MA Documentary course leader at MetFilm School Berlin. An active member of CILECT who has taught across Europe, with a broad range of credits, from political documentaries, music clips and commissioned films, to reality and corporate projects.

Composer for film and television from the UK, Alasdair won the VW Score Prize at the Berlin Film Festival 2006. Credits include the BAFTA-winning documentary Mummifying Alan and the major BBC Television series WW2 – Behind Closed Doors.

Award-winning French filmmaker based in Berlin with Master’s degrees from UCLA and the Institute of Political Sciences in Paris. Nora’s films and new media projects have been screened at film festivals worldwide, including the Berlinale, Hot Docs, and Sheffield Doc/Fest.

Production Sound Mixer with over 20 years’ experience on award-winning films The Look – Charlotte Rampling, Work Hard Play Hard, Die Spielwütigen, Patong Girl and popular German TV programs like Das Traumschiff and Polizeiruf 110.

MA Directing course leader at MetFilm School Berlin. His film Sto spiti won the Prize of the Ecumenical Jury at the Berlinale in 2014 and his feature Echolot premiered at the Berlinale 2013. In 2016 he was a guest juror at the Oberhausen Film Festival.

Acclaimed filmmaker whose films have screened at festivals including SXSW, Los Angeles, BFI London, Locarno and many others. He’s a former Fulbright and DAAD Artist Scholar with an MFA in Directing from UCLA Film School.

MetFilm School tutors are creative professionals who work across a variety of relevant industries and formats, from TV commercials to major Hollywood productions.

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Rick Minnich

Julia Gechter

Ralph Netzer

Henner Winkler

Dr Brigitta Wagner

Dan Chisholm

American-born writer-director based in Berlin. His feature documentaries include Heaven on Earth (FIPA dOr), Homemade Hillbilly Jam (Hot Docs, True/False, Sheffield Doc/Fest) and Forgetting Dad (Special Jury Award, IDFA).

Previous experience as a producer and co-director on documentaries for TV and cinema. Now working as a freelancer on corporate films, documentaries and music videos. Julia has received development grants from the Berlin Senate and the EU.

MA Cinematography course leader at MetFilm School Berlin. Ralph is Director of Photography with over 20 years experience working on more than 70 feature films, TV series, documentaries and various art installations worldwide. His feature film Silent Waters won the Golden Leopard (Best Film) at 56th Locarno International Film Festival.

BA Practical Filmmaking Leader at MetFilm School Berlin. Henner is a critically acclaimed writer and director based in Berlin. His films Klassenfahrt (2001) and Lucy (2006) were shown at numerous festivals (Berlinale, London Film Festival and Karlovy Vary) and have won international awards.

A Ph.D. in Film and Visual Studies from Harvard University. Her feature film Rosehill has been shown at various US film festivals. She has taught Film at Harvard University, New York University Berlin, Indiana University and other institutions.

Director and Editor of commercials, pop-promos and drama working out of London and Berlin. Prizes include the Diamond Award at the California Film Awards and Best Music Video at Lots Angeles Film Festival in Hollywood.

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Our undergraduate courses (BA, DipHE, CertHE) prepare the next generation of storytellers for a future in the screen industries. They build creative and technical skills essential to succeed in today’s film, television and new media landscape. • Develop industry-ready skills across all aspects

of filmmaking, in a dynamic, inspirational and unique environment.

• Complete your degree in just two years.

• Practical Filmmaking Diploma and Certificate courses available.

Our students have gone onto jobs as diverse as Producers, Assistant Directors, Camera Editors, Assistant Editors, Script Editors, TV Assistants and Campaign Managers.

Undergraduate Courses

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Undergraduate Courses BA (Hons) Practical Filmmaking 2 Years, Full-TimeBuild a strong foundation for your career in the screen industries. This Practical Filmmaking course prepares the next generation of storytellers with the creative, technical and employment skills essential to succeed in today’s film, television and new media industries.

• Practical – They reflect current industry practice, allowing you to learn by doing and turn your knowledge into practical experience.

• Professional – All MetFilm School Berlin tutors are industry professionals.

• Accessible – All courses are taught in English with an emphasis on intensive, practical experience.

• Successful – 82% of our graduates find work within the creative industries. Our students have gone onto jobs as diverse as Directors, Producers, TV Assistant Script Editors, Campaign Managers to name but a few.

• Recognised – The University of West London is the validating partner for the undergraduate and postgraduate courses at MetFilm School Berlin, meaning that they lead to internationally recognised British degrees. Our outstanding academic credentials are recognised by leading higher education bodies such as CILECT, Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education and Creative Skillset.

• YouTube Space @MetFilm School Berlin – MetFilm School Berlin offers state-of-the-art

studio facilities for our students including high-quality cameras, lenses, camcorders, microphones and lights.


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What will you study?On the 2 Year BA (Hons) programme there are six blocks that focus on the six main screen productions you will complete on the course: Fiction, Short Form, Factual, Episodic, Long Form and the final Graduation Project. During each block, you will explore core subject areas through practical exercises that will build a comprehensive, practical and in-depth understanding of the key skills needed to produce dynamic screen content.

Core ModulesIdeas & StoryLearn how to develop creative story ideas across a range of formats, including short form, documentaries, factual television, web series and fiction film. You will gain the tools to identify your target audience and adapt your ideas to the appropriate screen platform.

Character & PerformanceExplore the various techniques for shaping character and performance across a variety of platforms, including fiction, documentary and episodic television. Working with professional actors, you will learn how to transpose an idea from the page to the screen through key visual storytelling approaches.

Image & SoundLearn how to use camera, lighting, and sound techniques to create visually and sonically compelling stories for fiction, documentary and episodic productions. You will develop strong technical skills and explore the impact of image and sound on original screen content.

Post ProductionDiscover creative and technical skills across the full range of post production workflows, including offline editing, sound design, and colour grading. You will learn how post production skills are central to the storytelling process across film, television and new media.

Screen BusinessYou will explore how to manage productions, create successful project pitches and work collaboratively within creative teams. Learn how creative industries work and how you can become a smart screen creative that will be attractive to industry employers.

Duration: 2 Years, Full-TimeEntry Requirements: Page 14

Practical Filmmaking Diploma (DipHE) The Practical Filmmaking Diploma is an intensive course for those who already have a degree or work experience in a non-film related discipline, but who want to transition into the screen industries with a qualification. During the Diploma there are four blocks of work – Fiction, Short Form, Factual, Episodic – that contain five modules: Ideas and Story, Character and Performance, Image and Sound, Post Production and Screen Business. During each block you will explore core subjects from idea development through to editing, by doing practical exercises that will provide a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the key skills needed to produce dynamic screen content.

• Fourteen-month intensive practical course.

• Ideal for students looking to upskill their practical and technical knowledge of the screen arts and transfer into the screen industries from another profession.

• Develop a portfolio which includes short form, factual and episodic content.

• DipHE provides the option to continue onto the BA (Hons) course to build more in-depth practical knowledge.

Duration: 14 Months, Full-Time | Entry Requirements: Page 14


Practical Filmmaking Certificate (CertHE) This Practical Filmmaking Certificate is designed for students interested in exploring a career in film, television or online media before committing to a longer course. In just eight months you will build a strong understanding of the screen industries.You will learn about Visual Storytelling and Short Form content production and will study core subject areas of Ideas and Story, Character and Performance, Image and Sound, Post Production and Screen Business. Through practical exercises you will learn everything from idea development to editing, which will provide you with a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the key skills needed to produce dynamic screen content.

• Eight-month intensive practical filmmaking course.

• Ideal for students looking to jump-start their careers in the screen industries.

• Produce your first short form content that demonstrates your storytelling skills.

• CertHE provides the option to continue onto the DipHE or BA (Hons) courses.

Duration: 8 Months, Full-Time | Entry Requirements: Page 14Please note the Practical Filmmaking Diploma and Practical Filmmaking Certificate are only available to those from the EU and EEA.

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Undergraduate Entry RequirementsWe accept applications and offer places on a rolling basis throughout the year. Our BA programmes are competitive and we encourage you to apply as far ahead of your intended start date as possible.International students must not apply later than three months before the start of the course to allow enough time for the international student visa application. It is highly advisable to apply earlier than that to avoid disappointment.

Standard Entry Requirements• All applicants need to be 18 years or older at the time the

programme begins.

• You must have 64 UCAS points or equivalent – MetFilm School Berlin will calculate the equivalent for international qualifications upon application.

• If you have not yet taken your qualifications, then you can still apply. Conditional offers will be made if this is the case.

Please note all Undergraduate programmes are taught in English and no German language skills are required.

Undergraduate programmes are validated by the University of West London in the UK and delivered by the MetFilm School Berlin. Graduates will receive a UK Higher Education degree.

The BA is available to students from all nationalities and qualifies for a German study visa.

PricingBA (Hons) Practical Filmmaking (Two Years) – €40,000Practical Filmmaking Diploma (DipHE) (14 months) – €31,000Practical Filmmaking Certificate (CertHE) (8 months) – €15,500

We recommend applicants who are unsure if their qualifications meet the academic criteria to submit their application and we will then be able to make a full assessment.

We advise you to discuss your application with a member of the MetFilm School Admissions Team who will be able to advise on all queries.

T: +49 30 7673 33170

E: [email protected]

W: www.metfilmschool.de/apply-undergraduate-programmes

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“MetFilm School Berlin is a place that encourages independence in filmmaking, which is a really a positive thing. It’s makes you learn how to be a dynamic and smart filmmaker and use the resources that you have around you, which I think is really important for any young filmmaker.”

Sabrina Rücker, BA (Hons) Practical Filmmaking

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Spend a year deepening your knowledge in Cinematography, Directing or Documentary & Factual filmmaking in a fearless and dynamic environment.Our postgraduate degrees are tailored to help develop and master your film craft. Working closely with leading industry professionals, we offer you an intensive, career-focused practical training experience in a highly diverse and international environment.

Postgraduate Courses

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Postgraduate Courses MA Cinematography – 1 Year, Full-TimeThis course prepares you for a career as a Cinematographer, Director of Photography (DOP), camera person across all screen industries. Cinematography is about understanding how to use camera and lighting techniques to tell a story, whether screened at the cinema, on TV, or through a smartphone.

Our Cinematography MA instils an understanding of the essential links between story and image and the relationship between cinematographers, directors and crews.

Phase OneScreen Induction LabThis module explores the lifecycle of screen content from conception to delivery through seminars and practical workshops and includes the Say Something film exercise.

Cinematography Boot CampAn immersive module that covers the core craft skills of cinematography, including the work of the camera department, fundamentals of camera movement and lighting.

Phase TwoAdvanced Camera & LightingPractical insight and reflection on the mechanics of lighting and camera movement across a range of shooting scenarios.

Commercial CinematographyWorking with students from other MA pathways, the cinematography students act as DOPs on some short-form films and videos for external clients.

Crafting Narrative through CinematographyWorkshops in advanced aspects of cinematography, including night shoots and the moving camera and working in a freelance environment.

Research in Screen PracticeDelivered alongside other modules, students explore key research methods and concepts.

Phase ThreeMaster’s ProjectA mostly self-directed module during which students work under the guidance of their course leader or advisor towards the development and completion of a final film project for which they are the cinematographer.

Duration: 1 Year, Full-Time | Entry Requirements: Page 20


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MA Directing – 1 Year, Full-TimeThis course equips you with a comprehensive and diverse skill set to work as a Director across all screen platforms – film, TV, commercials and online. A highly practical and hands-on course, you will explore the working life of a director, how to effectively communicate your ideas on set and storytelling techniques with professional actors across a range of production formats. To culminate your studies, you will work on a unique industry project, giving you real-life experience with external clients.

Phase OneFilmmaking Induction LabThis module explores the life cycle of a film from conception to delivery through seminars and practical workshops.

Directing Boot CampAn immersive module that covers the fundamental creative and technical skills that anchor the director's craft and provide the foundation for more advanced techniques.

Phase TwoAdvanced Techniques for Directing ActorsLearn how to best understand the actor’s contribution to the creative process; including improvisation techniques, breaking down a script and working with casting agents.

Director’s Craft & Creative CollaborationAn overview of the director’s role on and off set and understanding the director's collaborative role in the broader industry.

The Visual Language of CinemaA module designed to develop the director’s craft through the core methodologies and techniques of visual storytelling, including dramatic tension, visual poetry and aesthetic principles.

Research in Screen Practice Delivered alongside other modules, students explore key research methods and concepts.

Phase ThreeMaster’s ProjectThe Master's Project is a mostly self-directed module during which students will work under the guidance of a faculty advisor towards the development of a final filmed project as a director.



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MA Documentary & Factual – 1 Year, Full-TimeToday’s audiences can watch documentaries and factual programming at cinemas and art galleries, on television and smart phones, or via YouTube and Vimeo. Technological innovation and the digital revolution have changed the way we think and talk about factual content. We will teach you how to film reality from a variety of perspectives, understanding and sometimes challenging traditional interpretations of the documentary and its delivery.

The course will equip you with the necessary skills, conceptual approach, and mindset for a career in the creative media industries.

Phase OneScreen LabYou will participate in seminars and workshops covering a range of topics, including practical filmmaking skills, creative brainstorming, a survey of concepts underpinning moving image theory, and the state of the creative industries.

Documentary & Factual Boot CampThis module which covers the conceptual and historical developments associated with traditional and contemporary modes of practice, while also teaching key creative and technical skills required by today’s media platforms.

Phase TwoAuthorship & Point of ViewThis module looks at the various conventions and methods for developing and making compelling content. Explore the theory of authorship and alternative paradigms, analyse and engage in how ‘point of view’ impacts the structure, form and genre of non-fiction storytelling.

Production PracticesLearn and apply the core skills and principles that anchor contemporary documentary and factual production, including the importance of proposals and pitching skills, budgeting and scheduling.

The Business of Documentary & FactualThis module turns towards the business of getting documentary and factual programmes to the audience – in cinemas, on air or via the Internet. You will analyse the various financing and commissioning structures and look at emerging distribution avenues.

Research in Screen Practice Delivered alongside other modules, students explore key research methods and concepts.

Phase ThreeMaster’s ProjectThe Master's Project is a mostly self-directed module during which students will work under the guidance of a faculty advisor towards the development of a final filmed project as a director.



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Postgraduate Entry Requirements All applicants must be 18 years or older at the time the programme begins.Applicants require a 2:1 honours degree from a UK university or equivalent. MetFilm School Berlin will calculate the equivalent for international qualifications upon application.

Language RequirementsIf English is not your first language, or if your previous education was not conducted fully in English, you will need to provide documented evidence of your English language competence to study a course with us. For our Master's courses, international students need to meet our English language requirement at either IELTS Academic at 6.5 or above (including at least 6.5 in writing and 5.5 in each other section), TOEFL internet based test score at 90 or above.

Students Not Meeting Academic RequirementsApplicants without a 2.1 degree, but possessing relevant work experience, can still apply and need to submit the following:• A compulsory academic essay (750-1000 words)• A professional industry reference• A professional CVCandidates with no degree and no filmmaking experience do not currently meet entry criteria.

PricingMA Cinematography – €19,500MA Directing – €19,500MA Documentary & Factual – €15,500

We recommend applicants who are unsure if their qualifications meet the academic criteria to submit their application and we will then be able to make a full assessment.

We advise you to discuss your application with a member of the MetFilm School Admissions Team who will be able to advise on all queries.

T: +49 30 7673 33170

E: [email protected]

W: www.metfilmschool.de/apply-undergraduate-programmes

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Turn your passion into practice.Whether you want to study for a weekend of three months, short courses allow you to dig deeper into the exciting world of filmmaking. We offer courses in various disciplines, from documentary to fictional, cinematography to editing, sound and experimental.

Courses can be booked as standalone or combined for a unique learning experience.

All short courses are open to all with no formal entry requirements, however, to apply for Acting for Film Level 2 and Part-Time Acting for Level 2, you may need to supply a CV and showreel to demonstrate your acting experience.

We are constantly developing new courses to meet the needs of today’s ever evolving world of filmmaking. Please visit our website for our latest course offerings www.metfilmschool.de

Short Coursesds

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Three Month Experimental Filmmaking Full-TimeThree Month Experimental Filmmaking is for students with some previous experience in visual arts, film or media who are passionate about their vision, who are self-motivated, with an artistic mind, strong communication skills and who enjoy new challenges. During the course you will explore alternatives to traditional narrative forms, strengthen your artistic output and your creative horizons, gain a collaborative network and explore the migration of experimental techniques into commercial forms.

This course is designed to:• Deepen your knowledge of camerawork and sound, picture

editing and post production

• Let you experiment with expanded audio-visual formats such as live-video-streaming, audio walks or video-installation

• Encourage you to draw inspiration from a wide array of historic and contemporary film and video works

From €5,000

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Eight Week Documentary Filmmaking Full-TimeEight Week Documentary Filmmaking is an intensive programme which teaches the skills required to become a confident self-shooter and self-editor. Taught by an industry-experienced documentary filmmaker, the programme provides essential training in the use of professional cameras and industry-standard editing software.You will look at 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 under the guidance of an industry-professional tutor.

By the end of the course you will:• Understand the current context of documentary filmmaking by

examining the history of the documentary genre, its different forms and the current market

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

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

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

From €4,250

Eight Week Directing Full-TimeEight Week Directing is designed to provide students with a comprehensive foundation in directing. It gives students practical experience in all key areas of filmmaking and focuses on directing actors and screen storytelling. Eight Week Directing culminates in shooting a variety of exercises and scenes. It covers the essential craft areas of screenwriting, casting and directing actors, camera, sound and editing. The course is intensive and it is ideal for those considering a change in career or wanting to understand if this career is for them.

During this course you will:• Gain an understanding of the established directing methods• Interpret a script and create a storyboard and learn to structure a

script for storytelling purposes• Understand how to use the camera to tell a story and shoot for

the edit• Gain an understanding of the principles of continuity editing and

how to operate Adobe Premiere.

From €4,250

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Four-Week Cinematography Full-TimeFour-Week Cinematography teaches the fundamental skills required for any aspiring Directors of Photography (DOP). You will become familiar with the role of the cinematographer within the filmmaking team combined with practical training in lighting and operating. Ideal course for those who want to learn the key techniques, creative approaches and organisational skills involved in camera operation, lighting and sound recording. Through practical workshops, you will learn the fundamental rules of film grammar and narration on set.

During this course you will:• Learn how to handle camera and sound equipment

• Participate in practical exercises on the effect of the moving camera for the visual storytelling

• Learn to edit using Adobe® Premiere Pro.

From €2,500

Four-Week Creative Editing Full-TimeFour-Week Creative Editing is an intensive, industry-focused course where you will use your newly learned technical and creative editing skills, and put them into practice in a variety of genres, ranging from editing of your rushes to rushes in documentary, multi-camera concert and comedy. Editing lies at the heart of filmmaking and calls for knowledge of film grammar and storytelling techniques. On this course, you will receive comprehensive instruction in how to use the editing interface of the professional Adobe® Premiere Pro suite.

By the end of this course you will:• Know how to operate Adobe® Premiere Pro effectively

• Understand the impact of genre on editing styles

• Have gained awareness of the use of sound to enhance the narrative

• Have developed an understanding of the ways to pursue opportunities in the film industry.

From €2,150

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Four-Week Filmmaking Full-TimeFour-Week Filmmaking offers a comprehensive range of screen creative skills, allowing students to explore the processes of visual storytelling whilst working with actors, interpreting scripts, devising narrative storylines and developing a deeper understanding of the technical aspects of film production. During the course you will be introduced to the professional skills needed to work within directing, cinematography, sound design and editing, equipping themselves with an independent approach to the technical aspects of film production.

By the end of the course you will:• Be able to translate a dynamic narrative story to screen

• Understand how to ‘shoot for the edit’ and how to manage a crew and direct using correct on-set protocol

• Know how to record sound and use it creatively to tell a story

• Develop an understanding of the grammar of film and visual storytelling.

From €2,150

Four Week Creative Sound Full-TimeFour Week Creative Sound is aimed at individuals who wish to expand and refine their knowledge of sound in the audio-visual industry. Media professionals, documentary, fiction and advertising creatives, editors, sound trainees and those who make videos for social media are just an example of those who could greatly benefit from this course.From day one, you’ll be taught the techniques and workflows necessary to work at a professional standard, and be provided with equipment to put theory into practice, at every stage being challenged to complete practical assignments with ‘real world’ outcomes, which will build up into a portfolio of work during the course.

During this course you will:• Learn about the roles of the Location Sound Recordist and

Boom Operator, Foley Artist, Sound Editor, Sound Designer and Re-recording Mixer

• Get hands-on experience of recording live scenes in various locations to better understand the challenges encountered in this area of sound

• Edit using Premiere Pro.

From €2,150

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Four-Week Acting for Film – Level 1 Full-TimeFour-Week Acting for Film Level 1 is a full-time course taught over a four-week period. It is aimed at beginners without any or with limited previous film acting experience. The course consists of practical sessions exercising basic film acting principles. It will introduce students to more specific technical skills while aiming to maintain a sense of creative freedom.

During this course you will:• Experience the use of voice and physical movement towards

a truthful film performance

• Work on exercises around Conflict in Dramatic Situations and Character and Objectives

• Get an understanding of Script analysis and its value for performance

• Gain an understanding of the basic technical specificities of film making

• Receive an introduction to set procedures.

From €2,150

Four-Week Acting for Film – Level 2 Full-TimeFour-Week Acting for Film Level 2 is aimed at students with some previous acting experience or as a follow up to our Acting for Film Level 1 course. It is designed to give students an enhanced understanding of on-set practices and the technical requirements needed to generate a truthful film performance.

During this course you will:• Get an introduction to core acting exercises drawn from the

Meisner technique, Mask, Improvisation, Stanislavski

• Get an understanding for work and career opportunities in the screen industry

• Learn how to best prepare for an audition and receive an acting agent’s feedback

• Complete several filmed exercises and workshops including working with a voice coach on accent or dialect.

Overall the completed filmed exercises and workshops are meant to support students career with the development of a broader portfolio.

Students wishing to enrol on this course will be asked to submit a CV demonstrating their acting experience.

From €2,150

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Two-Day Intensive Filmmaking Full-TimeTwo-Day Intensive Filmmaking is the perfect course for anyone wanting to get an introduction to moving content creation. In just two days you’ll get a snapshot of what it’s like to perform the roles of director, sound recordist and editor.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 pre-scripted short film.

By the end of the course you 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

• Understand how to edit with professional software.

From €300

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Multiple Course Booking DiscountFeed your passion for Experimental and Documentary Filmmaking, or Cinematography alongside Acting for Film, or Editing with Creative Sound, for less!

Receive a 10% reduction on the course fee of each individual course booked, when you book more than one short course and they all fall within the same 90-day period.

Check out our calendar below.

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MetFilm 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 the first-hand experience of a working film studio on a day-to-day basis, and also places them in the heart of the city.

MetFilm School Berlin works in partnership with YouTubeSpace Berlin to provide our students with access to further equipment and shooting spaces.

Our Kit Room team offers a range of free camera, lighting and sound equipment to support student course projects. Students are encouraged to and have the opportunity to borrow equipment to use outside official school hours for training purposes or personal projects (subject to availability).

Our Facilities

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Berlin is a sprawling, diverse European capital and home to 3.5 million people from around the world. It offers a high quality of life whilst remaining affordable. With great public transport and extensive cycle lanes, it is easy to get from A to B all year-round. The Underground (U-bahn), the overground Schnellbahn (S-bahn) and Ringbahn provide fantastic access to most parts of Berlin and run through the night on weekends.

Once you start exploring, you will find an inspiring, liberal and open minded city with many different faces: an impressive range of lakes and city parks, vibrant nightlife, world class museums and contemporary art galleries, flea and food markets, festivals and sport events, alternative art venues and an eclectic mix of international restaurants.

Berlin is a city of art, artists and museums. More than 170 museums, including those on the famous museum island, put the treasures of the world on public display.

Life in Berlin

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Berlin Film Culture

It’s no surprise, that the German capital has long been a favourite location for international filmmakers and cinephiles. If you are looking to live and breathe film all day every day and connect with people who share your passion, then it’s hard to find a better city to live and study. Berlin is host to more than 50 film festivals per year: there should be something for everyone, including punk, African films, fashion cinema, and LGBT flicks and of course the world’s biggest public film festival ‘Berlinale’.

The city is scattered with countless cinemas - multiplex, arthouse and open-air - showcasing everything the wonderful world of film has to offer. Walking around Berlin it can feel at times that there are cameras rolling on every corner. Film students, influencers, Hollywood, Bollywood and the European filmmaking elite – they all appreciate the amazing locations and conditions Berlin has to offer for established and aspiring filmmakers and content creators from all around the world.

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Studying at MetFilm School Berlin as an International Student MetFilm School already has an incredibly diverse student body and welcomes new applicants from all over the world. If you have any questions about studying at MetFilm School Berlin as an international or overseas student, and what support we can offer, please contact us: [email protected] In Germany international students have the legal right to take on part-time jobs if their studies leave time to do so.

Non-EU students who successfully graduate from our BA and MA courses have the opportunity to apply for an extended residence permit upon graduation, which might allow them to extend their stay in Germany for up to 18-months to find employment within the German media/film industry.

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Visa Requirements Short Courses – Up to 3 MonthsA. Courses are available to EEA and Swiss

nationals who do not need a visa to enter Germany. EEA nationals are those that hold a passport from an EU country, including those from Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.

B. Nationals of certain countries may also enroll on three month short courses. However, they may not stay on German territory for more than 90 days in any six-month period, nor may they take up gainful employment while there.

C. Students from ALL other countries must apply for a tourist/Schengen visa in order to enter Germany. Passport holders from the countries on this list http://www.germany-visa.org/do-i-need-a-visa/ require a visa for short stays.

BA and MA Degree CoursesA. Available to EEA and Swiss nationals who do not

need a visa to enter Germany. EEA nationals are those that hold a passport from an EU country, including those from Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.

B. Also available to nationals of Australia, Israel, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, South Korea and the United States of America provided they apply for a residence permit (for study purposes) within three months of entering Germany. Nationals of Andorra, Brazil, El Salvador, Honduras, Monaco and San Marino can also do the same, provided they don't intend to work in Germany before or after completing their studies.

C. International students from ALL other countries must have a valid student visa before they travel to Germany: http://www.germany-visa.org/do-i-need-avisa/.

For further information on studying at MetFilm School Berlin as an international student and visa requirements, please see our website: www.metfilmschool.de/international You can find out more advice for international students looking to study in Berlin here: https://www.daad.de/deutschland/nach-deutschland/bewerbung/en/9199-visas/

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At MetFilm School Berlin we are immensely proud of our diverse, talented and proactive community of students and alumni from all around the world.

Our graduates have gone onto jobs as diverse as Directors, Producers, TV Assistant Script Editors, Campaign Managers to name but a few. Some have started their own production companies; others freelance on a variety of projects worldwide or have found employment in high-profile media organisations.

Recent productions our students and graduates have worked on include Emmy and Golden Globe winning hit series Homeland, Emmy winning series Deutschland 83’, HBO’s The Young Pope and commercials for global brands such as Versace and Adidas, to name a just a few.

Students

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The MetFilm School Smart Screen Creative Awards are an annual awards ceremony celebrating the ingenuity, passion and talent of our graduates and students. Broadcaster and Journalist, Brenda Emmanus hosted our 2019 event, sponsored by Procam and Take 2, which welcomed over 200 guests.

The Awards are given in the following unique categories: Impact, Innovation, Diversity, Audience Engagement, Entrepreneurship and Creative Excellence – all reflecting the values of the School in connecting Education to Industry.

The Smart Screen Creative Awards features a diverse array of projects from MetFilm School London and Berlin and ScreenSpace students, including short film, scripts and promotional work. The Awards actively encourages collaboration on projects and invites submissions from current students and recently graduated alumni.

The Awards were judged by well-known industry professionals including writer and director, Armando Ianucci (The Thick of It, Veep, The Death of Stalin), producer, Tanya Seghatchian (Harry Potter, The Crown, Cold War), Head of Programming at Channel 5, Ben Frow, writer, Ash Ditta (Swimming with Men, The Catherine Tate Show), CEO, Ukie – the UK’s trade body for games and interactive entertainment, Dr Jo Twist OBE and Head of Development at Carnival Films, Jo Strevens.

Smart Screen Creative Awards

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London

MetFilm School has campuses in both Berlin and London.

MetFilm School London, based in the famous Ealing Studios, follows the same ethos as our Berlin School, offering an intensive and practical filmmaking experience taught by industry professionals in an active film studio. Classes are taught in English, in accordance with our accreditation to the University of West London.

For more information on our London campus, please visit the website www.metfilmschool.ac.uk

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Based in London, ScreenSpace is an innovative new educational space, brought to you by the University of West London and MetFilm.

Through a BA (Hons) Media, Content, Media & Film Production course, this new space will be dedicated to leading screen media education, challenging students to discover their creative voice, develop screen skills and launch creative careers.

The course will challenge students to create branded content, fiction and factual entertainment, for the audiovisual channels of the modern media environment.

If you want to know more about ScreenSpace, please get in touch with our Admissions team.

London

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Quality Credentials

The University of West London validates our undergraduate and postgraduate courses in London and Berlin.

Adobe is our official educational partner who advise us on educational delivery, software training and professional certification.

We are proud to be among the distinguished schools worldwide that are full members of CILECT (Centre International de Liaison des Ecoles de Cinéma et de Télévision), the international organisation of film and TV schools around the world.

Our BA (Hons) Filmmaking courses have been awarded the Creative Skillset Tick, which is awarded to courses that can prove they connect with industry, and teach professional skills which ensure graduates are work-ready.

MetFilm School received a commendable outcome from the monitoring visit by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) in 2017. Available at: http://www.qaa.ac.uk/reviewing-higher-education/quality-assurance-reports/provider?UKPRN=10045476

The National Film and Television School (NFTS) is our advisory partner on the undergraduate and non-accredited programmes. It provides advice across the range of filmmaking disciplines offered by the School.

Gov.uk listed MetFilm School as a UK Government body for institutions that offer degree-level courses in the UK.

Our Berlin campus works in partnership with YouTubeSpace Berlin to provide our students with access to further equipment and shooting spaces.

MetFilm School is supported and recognised by leading higher education and screen industries organisations.

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Advisory Board

Sarah Gavron Director: Suffragette, Brick Lane, Village at the End of the World

Heather Rabbatts Managing Director, Cove Pictures. Formerly Chair of Shed Media and Senior Executive at Channel 4, commissioning programmes across genres

Stephen Frears Director: My Beautiful Laundrette, Dangerous Liaisons, The Grifters, High Fidelity, Dirty Pretty Things, The Queen

Sir Alan Parker Director, producer, screenwriter: Bugsy Malone, Pink Floyd – The Wall, The Commitments, Evita, Mississippi Burning, Angela’s Ashes

Barnaby Thompson Head of Ealing Studios, director, producer: St. Trinian’s, An Ideal Husband

Thomas Hoegh Founder of Arts Alliance and Arts Alliance Media (AAM), Europe’s leading provider of digital film distribution services

Cameron McCracken Managing Director, Pathé UK

Michael Gubbins Former Editor of Screen International and Chair at Film Agency for Wales

Roger Laughton Former Chair of South West Screen and Deputy Chair of the British Film Institute

Sandra Hebron Former Artistic Director, BFI London Film Festival and Head of BFI Festivals. She is now heading the Screen Arts at the NFTS

John Woodward Previously Chief Executive Officer of the UK Film Council, Director of the British Film Institute, Chief Executive of the Producers’ Alliance for Cinema and Television (PACT)

Tony Orsten CEO of Orstenmedia Limited. Previously, CEO of the Imaginarium, Director of The Comedy Channel

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“It’s been a really good experience for me. Coming to Berlin has been a big part of it. I think it’s a really cool city. It has really given me the chance to meet a lot of international people; it’s one of the strengths of MetFilm School.”

Brian Hose, BA (Hons) Practical Filmmaking

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