The Met Film School is London's leading provider of practical filmmaking courses, based at Ealing Studios.
 

Course Overview

Our Four-Week Directing programme has been developed to cover a comprehensive range of filmmaking skills, allowing you to explore the processes of visual storytelling, working with actors, interpreting scripts, devising narrative storylines and gain a deeper understanding of the technical aspects of film production including cinematography, sound design and editing using Final Cut Pro HD®. This course is purely practical and will be focused on improving directing skills and helping you to understand an independent approach to filmmaking. 

Through a series of filmmaking, technical and directing exercises you will become a more confident practitioner in all areas of production and develop an insight into professional working practices. Industry professionals will mentor you throughout and you will also be given specific support and guidance on how to establish yourself in this vibrant and competitive industry.

For more information Request A Prospectus and our enrolments team will get in touch to talk you through the course.

Learning Goals

- To be able to interpret a script and create a storyboard

- To understand how to use the camera to tell a story

- To be able to shoot for the edit and edit a scene using Final Cut Pro®

- To know how to manage a crew and to direct using correct on-set protocol

- To  be able to record sound and to use it creatively to tell your story

- To have developed your understanding of the grammar of film and visual story-telling

- To be able to work with and elicit good performances from your actors

- To have created a short film for your show reel 

- To have a deeper understanding of the industry and how to develop your career

Course Dates & Fees

Full-time:  02 August 2010 – 27 August 2010, £1,750

Full-time:  01 November 2010 – 26 November 2010, £1,750

 
Full-time:  07 March 2011 – 01 April 2011, £1,750

Full-time:  04 July 2011 – 29 Aug 2011, £1,750

Full-time:  01 August 2011 – 26 August 2011, £1,750

Minimum Age: 18 at start of course

Entry Requirements: These courses are all open enrolment and there are no entry requirements.

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