Filmmaking MA

<strong>Immerse yourself in the craft of cinematic storytelling with our MA Filmmaking, a practice-based Master’s designed to equip you with the creative, technical, and professional skills to thrive in today’s screen industries.</strong><br/><br/>You’ll learn from award-winning filmmakers and research-active academics, gaining hands-on experience across all stages of production, from concept development to post-production.<br/><br/><strong>What youll learn</strong><br/>• Master practical filmmaking techniques in directing, cinematography, sound, editing, and post-production using industry-standard tools.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop your storytelling and scriptwriting skills for both narrative and documentary filmmaking.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Collaborate with peers across creative disciplines to produce innovative, professional-quality films.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Create your own film whilst implementing key employability skills relevant to the film industry.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Build a strong professional portfolio and industry connections to launch your career in filmmaking.<br/><br/><br/><br/>You’ll study in a vibrant creative environment alongside students from other disciplines, fostering collaboration and innovation.<br/><br/>This course combines industry partnerships, including the British Film Institute (BFI), BAFTA Albert accreditation, and Curzon Westgate Film Club, with access to professional-grade facilities and equipment such as Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro cameras and Avid Media Composer.<br/><br/>Through a mix of workshops, short projects, and industry events, you’ll develop a strong portfolio that showcases your technical excellence and creative voice. You’ll also explore the ethical and creative use of AI in filmmaking, preparing you for the evolving digital landscape.<br/><br/><strong>Specialist facilities</strong><br/><br/>Along with excellent resources on campus, you’ll have access to the Powell building which houses a range of facilities and industry equipment so you can produce work of the highest quality, these include:<br/>• Digital film cameras, including Blackmagic Pocket, Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro and Arri-Alexa Mini LF.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Location lighting and grip equipment.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Post-production facilities include AVID Media Composer, and the full Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Portable recording equipment, including Martantz, Zooms and Rodes for podcasts, documentaries and features etc.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• A professional TV gallery and Studio.<br/><br/>