August 2008

Young Filmmakers Academy
Full-time 04 Aug - 22 Aug

Three Day Intensive Filmmaking
Weekend 23 Aug - 25 Aug

September 2008

English for Filmmakers
Full-time 01 Sep - 26 Sep

All Courses Open Evenings
Full-time 03 Sep - 03 Sep

From Story to Screen in Eight Weeks
Full-time 15 Sep - 07 Nov

Part-Time Acting for Film
Part-time 17 Sep - 04 Dec

One-Year Practical Filmmaking
Full-time 29 Sep - 17 Jul

Two-year intensive BA in filmmaking
Full-time 29 Sep - 24 Sep

Documentary Filmmaking
Full-time 29 Sep - 21 Nov

One-Year Part-Time Filmmaking
Part-time 29 Sep - 15 Sep

November 2008

Three-Week Editing
Full-time 03 Nov - 21 Nov

Acting For Film
Full-time 17 Nov - 12 Dec

Write a Feature Film
Part-time 22 Nov - 09 May

English for Filmmakers
Full-time 24 Nov - 19 Dec

December 2008

All Courses Open Evenings
Full-time 03 Dec - 03 Dec

January 2009

Towards The Final Draft
Full-time 17 Jan - 20 Jun

How To Apply

Please note that this is not an entry-level scheme and is aimed at writers who have already demonstrated truly exceptional promise within some level of industry environment. Accordingly, applicants must satisfy all of the following selection criteria:

• Have had a screenplay commissioned or produced by a recognised film or television production company OR have written or directed an award-winning short film OR have agency representation.
• Have completed at least 1 work - either a full length feature screenplay, a ½ hour television episode or a produced stage play
• Be able to provide at least two references supporting their work from recognised industry professionals
• Have demonstrable talent and experience

Please note that applications not meeting the above criteria will not be considered.

While both professional placements and training days will take place in London, applications from across the UK are strongly encouraged and support will be provided towards travel and accommodation expenses for regional applicants.

Applicants should apply by 5pm on Monday 10^th March 2008 by email to wts@metfilm.co.uk and by post to Skillset Writers Training Scheme, Met Film, Ealing Studios, Ealing Green, London, W5 5EP with the following:

• A brief covering letter (max 500 words) explaining how you meet the selection criteria and why you want to apply to the scheme
• Your CV
• An outline or treatment of no more than 2 pages for a new piece of work you would like to develop on the scheme
• A sample piece of writing - - either a full length feature script, a ½ hour television episode or a produced stage play
• Two references supporting your work from recognised industry professionals

Successful applicants will be confirmed in May 2008. The programme will commence in June 2008.