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MetFilm: Directing
Institution | MetFilm View institution profile |
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Department | MetFilm School London |
Web | http://www.metfilmschool.ac.uk |
info@metfilmschool.co.uk | |
Telephone | 020 8280 9119 |
Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
MA Directing is designed for you to develop the skills and understanding needed to work as a director in today’s multi-faceted screen industries. Today’s director must be knowledgeable about industry, entrepreneurial, multi-skilled, and able to bring a deep understanding of story and performance in different contexts.
Through the programme, you will acquire advanced insight into the interpretation of scripts, visual storytelling, and working across a variety of screen platforms and industry contexts.
You will develop your skills in directing actors, learning about the director’s role as a leader and collaborator, and working to realise client briefs and audience expectations. You will learn to recognise the importance of diversity and progressive working practices in your approaches to content making.
Why Take the Course?
- Practical: Through hands-on exercises, workshops, seminars, masterclasses, and screenings, students will gain the practical skills and knowledge required to work as a director.
- Industry-facing: Work collaboratively with students on other MA pathways as a part of a creative crew to mirror industry practice on shooting exercises. Experience what it takes to deliver a project, and develop communication, negotiation, and project management skills.
- Real-life Experience: Learn the importance of working on a creative brief as a director while completing a project for an external company. Our students have previously worked with companies including Nespresso, Stonewall, Time out, DHL, HM Treasury, and Fender Guitars.
- Portfolio: Students have the opportunity to undertake a number of directing exercises, including a short-form project for an external industry client, and a final project.
- Professional tutors: Many of our teaching staff are currently working in the industry as: TV and film directors, first assistant directors, writers, and more*.
*For a selection of the tutors who teach across our campuses, please visit our website.
**Please note: MA Directing is Subject to Validation. From 2025/26, this course will be validated by BIMM University.**
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Applicants must have a minimum 2:1 honours degree from a UK university or overseas equivalent. Applicants without this qualification, but possessing relevant work experience, are also invited to apply. Each application is considered on its individual merits. |
Location | Met Film School - London Met Film School London Ealing Studios Ealing Green London W5 5EP |
Fees
England | 24500 GBP for Whole course |
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Northern Ireland | 24500 GBP for Whole course |
Scotland | 24500 GBP for Whole course |
Wales | 24500 GBP for Whole course |
Channel Islands | 24500 GBP for Whole course |
Republic of Ireland | 24500 GBP for Whole course |
EU | 26500 GBP for Whole course |
International | 26500 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
MA Directing is designed for you to develop the skills and understanding needed to work as a director in today’s multi-faceted screen industries. Today’s director must be knowledgeable about industry, entrepreneurial, multi-skilled, and able to bring a deep understanding of story and performance in different contexts.
Through the programme, you will acquire advanced insight into the interpretation of scripts, visual storytelling, and working across a variety of screen platforms and industry contexts.
You will develop your skills in directing actors, learning about the director’s role as a leader and collaborator, and working to realise client briefs and audience expectations. You will learn to recognise the importance of diversity and progressive working practices in your approaches to content making.
Why Take the Course?
- Practical: Through hands-on exercises, workshops, seminars, masterclasses, and screenings, students will gain the practical skills and knowledge required to work as a director.
- Industry-facing: Work collaboratively with students on other MA pathways as a part of a creative crew to mirror industry practice on shooting exercises. Experience what it takes to deliver a project, and develop communication, negotiation, and project management skills.
- Real-life Experience: Learn the importance of working on a creative brief as a director while completing a project for an external company. Our students have previously worked with companies including Nespresso, Stonewall, Time out, DHL, HM Treasury, and Fender Guitars.
- Portfolio: Students have the opportunity to undertake a number of directing exercises, including a short-form project for an external industry client, and a final project.
- Professional tutors: Many of our teaching staff are currently working in the industry as: TV and film directors, first assistant directors, writers, and more*.
*For a selection of the tutors who teach across our campuses, please visit our website.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Applicants must have a minimum 2:1 honours degree from a UK university or overseas equivalent. Applicants without this qualification, but possessing relevant work experience, are also invited to apply. Each application is considered on its individual merits. |
Location | Met Film School - London Met Film School London Ealing Studios Ealing Green London W5 5EP |
Fees
England | 24500 GBP for Whole course |
---|---|
Northern Ireland | 24500 GBP for Whole course |
Scotland | 24500 GBP for Whole course |
Wales | 24500 GBP for Whole course |
Channel Islands | 24500 GBP for Whole course |
Republic of Ireland | 24500 GBP for Whole course |
EU | 26500 GBP for Whole course |
International | 26500 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
The MA Directing programme is designed for you to develop the skills and understanding needed to work as a director in today’s multi-faceted screen industries. Today’s director must be knowledgeable about industry, entrepreneurial, multi-skilled, and able to bring a deep understanding of story and performance in different contexts. Through the programme, you will acquire advanced insight into the interpretation of scripts, visual storytelling, and working across a variety of screen platforms and industry contexts.
You will develop skills in directing actors and non-professional contributors. You will learn about the director’s role as a leader and collaborator, working to realise client briefs and audiences’ expectations. You will learn to recognise the importance of diversity and progressive working practices in your approaches to content making.
- Practical: Through hands-on exercises, workshops, seminars, masterclasses, and screenings, students will gain the practical skills and knowledge required to work as a director.
- Industry-facing: Work collaboratively with students on other MA pathways as a part of a creative crew to mirror industry practice. Experience what it takes to deliver a project, and develop communication, negotiation, and project management skills.
- Real-life Experience: Learn the importance of working on a creative brief as a director while completing a project for an external company. Our students have previously worked with companies including Nespresso, Stonewall, Time out, DHL, HM Treasury, and Fender Guitars.
- Portfolio: Students have the opportunity to undertake a number of directing exercises, including a short-form project for an external industry client, and a final project.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Applicants must have a minimum 2:1 honours degree from a UK university or overseas equivalent. Applicants without this qualification, but possessing relevant work experience, are also invited to apply. Each application is considered on its individual merits. |
Location | Met Film School - London Met Film School London Ealing Studios Ealing Green London W5 5EP |
Fees
England | 24500 GBP for Whole course |
---|---|
Northern Ireland | 24500 GBP for Whole course |
Scotland | 24500 GBP for Whole course |
Wales | 24500 GBP for Whole course |
Channel Islands | 24500 GBP for Whole course |
Republic of Ireland | 24500 GBP for Whole course |
EU | 26500 GBP for Whole course |
International | 26500 GBP for Whole course |
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MetFilm School Overview
MetFilm School is a world-leading film, television and online media school which offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and short courses in London, Berlin and Leeds. The London campus is based at the famous Ealing Studios, with additional teaching at Garden Studios. The Berlin campus is based at Molecule Studios and House of Music (from 2024/25), and the Leeds campus at Prime Studios, in the heart of the Yorkshire Film & TV Industry.Classes are led by award-winning professionals with numerous industry awards and nominations, including BAFTAs, Emmys, and Oscars.
MetFilm School offers eight MA Programmes in the following disciplines:
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