Course summary
Our Course Our one-year MA in Filmmaking is ideal for students aiming to build a career in filmmaking while learning to contextualise their creative choices through critical thinking. Our distinctive approach to film education provides hands-on practical teaching from industry professionals across six key filmmaking disciplines: directing, producing, editing, screenwriting, cinematography, and sound. By working in multiple roles, graduates emerge from LFA as well-rounded filmmakers, well-prepared to excel in their chosen field while remaining adaptable in a collaborative industry. The combination of extensive film production and career-focused research ensures that students develop a substantial showreel, poised to make their mark as world-class filmmakers. We welcome creative individuals who have a keen instinct for the grammar of visual storytelling and a passion for a professional career in filmmaking. We value self-motivation, the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment, and an openness to challenging your perceptions of your chosen specialisation and the evolving film landscape. MA Filmmaking Key Features
- Intensive and in-depth practical teaching in the key disciplines of filmmaking
- No hidden costs - course materials and film budgets are all included in the course fee
- Training with experienced film and TV industry tutors
- Masterclasses and Q&As with prominent filmmakers and guest speakers
- Shoot with high-end digital cameras and use up-to-date industry-standard equipment and software
- Development of pitching technique and other important soft skills
- Advanced critical thinking to inform your filmmaking practice
- Excellent student-to-tutor ratios
- Focus on future career and employability
Modules
Module One: Practical Filmmaking This module is dedicated to learning key areas of screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing and sound. Students develop analytical skills to contextualise their work and take part in a range of hands-on workshops. This phase of the course culminates in a collaborative project, which allows students to experience each role within all the given disciplines, broadening their knowledge and helping them to identify any area(s) to develop further. Module Two: Collaborative Film Project Students will work on several complex, team-based film projects in different roles to further enhance their skills in specific subject areas. Students learn to pitch and present their work in an industry framework and engage with existing material to develop their aesthetic sensibilities and strengthen their own practice. Students use professional equipment and are supported throughout the creative process where they receive constructive feedback by industry professionals. Module Three: Research by Practice The final module has a professional and career focus and looks at students' next steps and employability. It also enables students to contextualise their filmmaking within the relevant critical framework and adhere to sound ethical principles. Students will design and undertake a personal research project (a negotiated dissertation), aligned to their professional ambitions. These dissertations can take the form of a written or visual piece and can include work placements and scripts as research. Additionally, our MA students attend events, screenings, and a leading film festival as part of the course, providing an opportunity to gain tangible, practical experience in a nurturing industry environment and gain first-hand insight on the current industry trends and practices. This course will run hand in hand with other LFA screenwriting courses giving students the opportunity to collaborate and build a lasting network of creative peers.
Entry requirements
To begin your application process for a place on this course please visit the course page on the LFA website using the apply button above or visiting www.londonfilmacademy.com/course/ma-filmmaking. Applicants should have the following: A good first degree (a Bachelor’s degree with Honours) or equivalent Not a graduate? We welcome applications from students with experience who can demonstrate an ability to study at postgraduate level. Language requirements: IELTS 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5 (or equivalent). You are not required to submit proof of English language if you have completed an Undergraduate degree in the UK or in another majority-English speaking country. To begin your application process for a place on this course please apply via the APPLY NOW & COURSE DATES section below. As soon as we've received your application we’ll send you a confirmation email containing information on the next steps. Please check your ‘Junk Mail’ folder if you appear to have not received this email. Entry materials - what do you need for your application? LFA application (completed online - see APPLY NOW & COURSE DATES section below) Example(s) of your filmmaking. Include links to your: Digital portfolio or Video showreel or Short film script CV/Resume Personal statement (up to 750 words) that outlines: Your motivations Your background and filmmaking ambitions Why this course, and LFA as an institution, is the right choice for you. Education certificates (degree-level qualifications only) Two references: academic or professional Scanned copy of your passport. If you meet our entry requirements, we offer an interview where we discuss your portfolio and motivations - we are looking for creative filmmaking ability/potential as evidenced through visual and written material. The interview will help you showcase your understanding and interest of film, as well as your awareness of the key elements of the course and a clear idea as to how completing the course will help you achieve career ambitions.
English language requirements
To succeed at LFA, it is essential that you provide evidence of your proficiency if English is not your first language.The exceptions are if you've studied in a country where English is the first language (such as the UK, the USA, Canada or Australia) or you are an EU student who has previously studied and been examined in English and have qualifications completed in the last 2 years. For international students, we accept the IELTS ACADEMIC qualification (minimum IELTS score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each band).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £23500 | Whole course |
| International | £23500 | Whole course |
| England | £23500 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £23500 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £23500 | Whole course |
| Wales | £23500 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £23500 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Application fee: £50.
Provider information
London Film Academy
The Old Church
52a Walham Grove
London
SW6 1QR