Directing MetFilm School

Overview

Why Take the Directing from MetFilm School 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 see Our People.