One-Year Practical Filmmaking

The Met Film School is London's leading provider of practical filmmaking courses, based in Ealing Studios. Our one-year practical filmmaking programme is taught by industry professionals at Ealing Studios and is designed to fast-track your career in the film industry.

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Course Overview:
This is an intensive and highly practical course aimed at those dedicated to pursuing a career in film. Our latest research shows that over 70% of our One-Year Practical Filmmaking alumni are working full-time in the film or television industry. The National Film and Television School have been our advisory partners on the development of this course, which will provide you with skills and experience in all key areas of filmmaking.

Learning Outcomes:

• To achieve a high level of proficiency in the following areas: director’s craft, screenwriting, editing, directing actors for the camera, cinematography, sound recording & design
• To become a skilled, Apple®-certified operator of Final Cut Pro HD®
• To analyse numerous films from various technical, aesthetic and historical perspectives
• To demystify the business of filmmaking, and to learn about the changing opportunities offered by high definition production and digital distribution
• To acquire the professional skills and contacts to help you start your career in the film industry

• Two short films made with support from a professional Script Editor and Editor, the second of which will be your Graduation Film made over a three-month period
  
• In excess of ten further shooting exercises which will be analysed with the instructor to help build your showreel
  
• Experience of performing key roles on other students’ shoots, to build your CV:

Directing: Director, Assistant Director, Script Supervisor, Continuity Supervisor

Producing: Producer, Assistant Producer, Floor Runner

Cinematography: Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Camera Assistant, Clapper, Gaffer

Sound: Sound Mixer, Boom Operator

Editing: Editor, Assistant Editor, Sound Designer

 "The teachers were even better than I expected. They were all very comprehensive and used their free time for any concerns I had."

Raphael Bondy

Course Date & Fees:  

5th October 2009 - £18,500

8th February 2010  - £18,500

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Did you know that it is possible to upgrade to the BA after the one year course if you decide you want to do the degree?

We Offer a Range of TWO-YEAR DEGREES, ONE-YEAR COURSES as well as SHORT and  PART-TIME PROGRAMMES. Why not talk to one of our Expert Enrolment Advisers to discuss which one is the best for you. Call Today on +44 20 8280 9119.

Our Advisory Partners on this programme: