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National Film and Television School: Directing Fiction
Institution | National Film and Television School View institution profile |
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Department | Film and Television |
Web | https://nfts.co.uk/ |
info@nfts.co.uk | |
Telephone | 01494 731425 |
Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
Find your individual style and your own distinctive voice.
The course is highly practical, giving you the opportunity to learn in a unique environment and to make high quality films in our on-site studios or on location. You will also have the chance to learn from top industry professionals and to collaborate with other NFTS students, with all production costs met by the School.
Collaborate with students in other specialisms as you make several films and practical projects, putting into practice the skills you learn throughout the course –making the most of having access to our purpose-built film and television studios and professional standard post-production facilities, with all production costs met by the School.
The essence of the course is the practical experience of filmmaking, combined with a wide-ranging series of workshops emphasising performance, mise-en-scène and an examination of how narrative works in cinema and in television.
**Course Facilities**
We are the only UK film school with its own Industry standard film studio. You will have access to four full-scale film stages, the School's cinemas which are used for rushes and work-in-progress screenings as well as curriculum and exclusive screenings, and high-end production and post production facilities where your work will be brought to life.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Students come from a wide range of backgrounds: you may be an independent filmmaker, you might have a degree or you may have experience of working in the industry. While many applicants will have a degree from a British or overseas university, we will consider applicants who do not have a degree if they have an impressive portfolio, a creative track record or an alternative qualification. If your application is successful and you are offered a place, we will ask you to attend a 4-week Foundation Course which is run uniquely for the Fiction Directors. The Foundation course is not part of the selection process, but an integral part of your teaching which then leads into the 2-year MA course, running from January to December. The Foundation course usually happens mid-October to early November (4 weeks). Dates may vary slightly, but will be announced with your offer of place. Please allow time and allocate funds for travel and accommodation to attend the Foundation course. If you have any questions, please email info@nfts.co.uk. |
Location | National Film and Television School Beaconsfield Studios Beaconsfield HP9 1LG |
Summary
This course provides a unique environment in which directors can find their individual style and their own distinctive voice.
**"The NFTS is right at the heart of training for the industry." Graduate David Yates, director of the Harry Potter series and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.**
The course is highly practical, giving students the opportunity to make high quality films in our in-house studios or on location. They will also have the chance to learn from top industry professionals.
Students will collaborate with those in other specialisms to make several films and practical projects, putting into practice the skills they learn along throughout the course – with all production costs met by the School. The NFTS has purpose-built film and television studios and professional standard post-production facilities.
All NFTS students can attend the School’s masterclasses programme, with recent guests including Martin McDonagh (In Bruges, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri), Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Killing Eve), Asif Kapadia (Amy, Senna, Diego Maradona), Lynne Ramsay (You Were Never Really Here, We Need to Talk About Kevin), Louis Theroux, and M Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense, Glass).
This course is industry recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK's screen-based industries, and carries the ScreenSkills Select quality-mark which indicates courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Students come from a wide range of backgrounds: you may be an independent filmmaker, you might have a degree or you may have experience of working in the industry. While many applicants will have a degree from a British or overseas university, we will consider applicants who do not have a degree if they have an impressive portfolio, a creative track record or an alternative qualification. If you have any questions, please email info@nfts.co.uk. |
Location | National Film and Television School Beaconsfield Studios Beaconsfield HP9 1LG |
Fees
England | 14800 GBP for Year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | 14800 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 14800 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 14800 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 14800 GBP for Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | 14800 GBP for Year 1 |
EU | 26000 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 26000 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
This course provides a unique environment in which directors can find their individual style and their own distinctive voice.
**"The NFTS is right at the heart of training for the industry." Graduate David Yates, director of the Harry Potter series and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.**
The course is highly practical, giving students the opportunity to make high quality films in our in-house studios or on location. They will also have the chance to learn from top industry professionals.
Students will collaborate with those in other specialisms to make several films and practical projects, putting into practice the skills they learn along throughout the course – with all production costs met by the School. The NFTS has purpose-built film and television studios and professional standard post-production facilities.
All NFTS students can attend the School’s masterclasses programme, with recent guests including Martin McDonagh (In Bruges, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri), Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Killing Eve), Asif Kapadia (Amy, Senna, Diego Maradona), Lynne Ramsay (You Were Never Really Here, We Need to Talk About Kevin), Louis Theroux, and M Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense, Glass).
This course is industry recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK's screen-based industries, and carries the ScreenSkills Select quality-mark which indicates courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Students come from a wide range of backgrounds: you may be an independent filmmaker, you might have a degree or you may have experience of working in the industry. While many applicants will have a degree from a British or overseas university, we will consider applicants who do not have a degree if they have an impressive portfolio, a creative track record or an alternative qualification. If you have any questions, please email info@nfts.co.uk. |
Location | National Film and Television School Beaconsfield Studios Beaconsfield HP9 1LG |
Fees
England | 14800 GBP for Year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | 14800 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 14800 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 14800 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 14800 GBP for Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | 14800 GBP for Year 1 |
EU | 26000 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 26000 GBP for Year 1 |
About the National Film and Television School
First established in 1971, the National Film and Television School (NFTS) has evolved to become a leading global institution, developing some of Britain and the world’s top creative talent. In 2018, the NFTS was awarded both the BAFTA for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema and the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education.
As one of the leading film schools in the world, the NFTS operates like a major studio, with state-of-the-art production facilities that are essential for creating outstanding content for film, TV, games, animation, design, and much more. It’s a …
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