Hi
I was wondering if anyone had recommendations on what are considered to be the best film related MA courses in the UK. I have heard Westminster and Bournemouth are both meant to be good, but am clueless on what others are worth the time.
Thanks again!
Isnt MET Film school in London supposed to be good. http://www.metfilmschool.co.uk/
Rob - UK
Rob - UK
I wouldn't do a MA in film at all. Do an MBA or something , which will prepare you for the business side and business in general. For structure, goto http://www.clickok.co.uk/index4.html and for a network of people goto http://www.shootingpeople.org
Screenplay Structure: http://www.clickok.co.uk/index4.html ; http://www.youtube.com/user/clickokDOTcoDOTuk
Screenplay Formatting: http://www.finaldraft.com/ ; http://www.plotbot.com/
I disagree. A good film school will create a complete, versatile filmmaker. You still must have talent, but assuming you do, it is significantly more efficient, thorough and complete to acquire the knowledge and skills needed for making films in a school than to scavenge for it on your own. Only if you cannot afford a good film school (or the time to attend one) should you consider learning on your own (by reading and doing). The only important point is finding a GOOD film school (rather than crappy one, which will take your money but not give much in return). As for the business aspect of it, I can't possibly imagine why would someone want to waste 2-4 years of one's life in a business school if they want to pursue career in film. That's like wanting to become a doctor and then, instead of a med school, pursuing a degree in English literature only because doctors must write a lot of reports.
Going for a film degree and (perhaps) taking a course or two in business would make significantly more sense.
Thanks for all the replies 🙂
