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Not much to say
Nope
It was jice
Avoid MetFilm School. Zero graduate support. No real support during the course either. Lack of facilities and kit.
No real work placements/internships. They repost everything from Talent Manager.
What i have expierenced its very good so far all teachers and student in my class are very nice the bad thing is i get lost a lot sometimes
Its fun so far but i get lost sometimes and i miss a lot of lesson time
This MA in producing is not a course for film makers or professionals who wish to take the next step in their career. It's very much a starter course for film enthusiasts (despite it being a so-called Masters programme). Whilst the school may say that 100% of students are in work, this is factually far from the truth. Most students have not received their first post-grad job, and we completed the course 12 months ago. I joined the course after a few years experience in the industry, but hoped to accelerate my career by understanding the role of producing from the ground up. The course is sold this way, but not delivered as such. I made a mistake by going here, after enjoying a short course here the previous year by the one experienced tutor who did have a solid understanding of film. This truly is one of the those 'if I could turn back the clock' moments when I decided to take this course. If you're brand new to the industry and perhaps don't know what you want yet, and have no understanding of film, and you're able to look past the lack of experience from the majority of the faculty, the complete absence of opportunity this course brings both during and after the course, money to blow, a year with no plans, with an accute sense of blind positivity and a therapist on standby then perhaps this course may be for you. The majority of people I've spoken with not only from the producing course, but from the various courses across the school are deeply dissatisfied with this course and probably wouldn't spend their time writing a review on this page but the taste is so sour in my mouth from how poor the course is, despite how well they sell it on their website. To summarise the experience: Tutors didn't know anything about the industry Tutors would avoid direct questions about anything specific Course would require you to spend time on time wasting tasks such as 'film a video on your phone' Nonsense group discussions on the regular about topics such as genre or 'what does this film mean to you' Tutors are rather obnoxious which comes across very jarring as they relay false claims about the film business that they appear to have read off the back of a crisp packet. This list goes on. What I didn't learn was anything about the industry that was true, anything that would progress my career, and by no means anything to do with producing (baring in mind it was a production course). Keep clear. Save your money. Save your year. In hindsight I would recommend a proper film school such as NFTS, or perhaps intern in a production department, or look for production assistant/runner roles through Facebook groups. Regrets run wild in this place.
The tutors are not experienced The tutors information was incorrect The course is an intro course at best,not an MA Opportunities are nill They lie about their successes They're obnoxious as hell
Obviously studying during the pandemic has been a challenge. The school does have a major issue with organisation and communication. However, I’ve met some great people through this course and had a lot of fun. We got to experience filmmaking modules as well as the acting modules which was a great opportunity.
Spaces aren’t exactly big enough for our type of course. All the good facilities shown to us on the open day we haven’t even been to once since we started, over 18 months ago.
They have a good school councillor who is lovely and easy to talk to.
The course isn’t exactly what was advertised and I don’t feel fully supported. However I have enjoyed some of it.
16
We’ve been put in contact with good people and had career plan support
No
I had a fantastic experience at Met Film School. Having come from a small town with no film industry and no access to any of the facilities that the school provides, having that access is beyond useful. On top of that the friends I made and the relationships that I built with my tutors, that have remained even after graduating, are all invaluable. The network of people that I am now a part of is a constant motivator and thoroughly exciting to be a part of and that was all facilitated through Met Film School.
Met Film School’s facilities are very good. They have a decent number of adaptable classrooms, designed to cater to any need that students might have while studying it’s filmmaking courses. As the undergraduate courses cover every aspect from pre-production to post production, the spaces are designed to work as writers‘ rooms, shooting spaces and anything else students might need. There are also some more dedicated spaces, like post production classes with desktop set-ups, larger spaces for sound and cinematography exercises, a number of small edit suites for working on personal projects, a theatre room and a sound suite. The school also has access to one of Ealing Studios’ sound stages, which students can potentially use, I was fortunate enough to shoot a project I was working on in the sound stage. The school also has it’s own kitroom, where all the school’s equipment is processed, stored and maintained. The school owns a decent amount of cameras and industry standard lighting equipment, which is bolstered by a complement of equipment from a leading equipment rental company. This kit can be booked by students, for free, to take and work on personal projects. Students are able to take the kit to work on projects anywhere in the UK. For me, I found the facilities available to be excellent and was always able to secure any space or equipment necessary to school or personal projects with ease.
I think that the support that the school offers was ok while I was attending the university, but it wasn’t clear how to access that support. In terms of academic support, once we had completed a module, submitted our coursework and moved on to the next module, if we wanted further feedback on our work that was more than we got in the feedback for our coursework, it was very difficult to get that, as oftentimes the tutor who had taught us and marked the worked was working freelance with the school and had moved on to a job outside of the school, likely in the film and tv industry, and so getting the feedback desired is difficult. The personal support offered is superb, but again wasn’t completely clear to the students while I was studying at the university. The school did begin to make changes to its support structure as my peers and I were coming to the end of our course, however we didn’t get to see if these changes rectified the issues We had as students as we had graduated before these changes came into effect.
The university is in a great location in terms of distance to accommodation and local amenities, it’s 10 minutes walk from the local high street and shopping mall, with a number of shops and restaurants very close by. There is a private student accommodation 5 minutes walk away. A number of bus stops nearby, a number of which the free UWL bus stops at, which Met Film Students can use. The film school is also nestled right between two tube stations, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing, both 15 minutes walk away at most.
The thing I like the most about the way the course was taught is that it is incredibly practical, we are taught enough theory to be able to understand what and why we are being taught the practical exercises that we are being taught. Another thing I like is that everybody that conducts the teaching is or has been a professional within the film and tv industry and the practical knowledge that we are being given is applicable knowledge that gives us an edge when we enter the industry ourselves. What I liked the least was that some projects that are group projects can be experiences that are made more difficult for students that are fully engaged and committed to the project by students who do not have the same level of engagement. I recognise that this is an issue that is inherent with group projects in most universities and isn’t something unique to Met Film School, but it can impact Student’s learning.
18-30
The film and tv industry is incredibly competitive and the school teaches the practical aspects of each part of filmmaking, this inherently boosts our employability over students that graduate from other universities that provide more academic style courses. The school also has its own careers department of sorts, called Met Film Futures, that all students and graduates are automatically signed up for. Met Film Futures sends out a list of opportunities for work paid and unpaid, from a range of sources, be that the school itself, students at the school, filmmakers in need of crew or companies that reach out to the school looking to recruit graduates. I myself and a number of my peers have secured work, internships and other opportunities that we found through Met Film Futures.
Before starting my course in this school I had as well searched for review for this school. I got what I deserved. It is disappointing for me to write this review but it’s for the good of many people that want to study in this sort of industry. The school fee is a massive joke to what they offer as knowledge and information. For two years i have paid 46k which that is a Loan, that number tells a lot when it comes to foolish school decisions and money laundry business man. The school itself does not have the kind of structure that they promise from prospectus and social platforms. 1/3 of the teachers actually know what they are saying and offer good advices. From the amount of money that comes in from student, the school should have proper sound suits, hall ways, teaching room/studio feel, green screens which i have never saw or learned, workplaces for practical people that love creating props. Kit room need to have knowledge of the equipment and not just say and don’t. (some of them). The school itself is located in the Ealing studio complex which has other small schools such as make up and agencies. I understand that schools as well have things to pay and I am pretty sure big amount for rent, power, water, employs and so on. If 1 gives 2x23=46k, how much when its 100 students only from 1 year? Many people that have their creativity which some come with social anxiety or other mental blocks which it is not something bad, but is something that needs support and care. The school does not help, they do offer help but don’t know how to reach the student; they are only saying and not showing or doing (not being supportive only in one on one meeting). The school itself does not think outside the box only when it comes to money exchange. Teachers re more likely to come close to butt lickers instead of sharing the knowledge to people that actually have massive future and maybe they are just a bit afraid. As a graduate from this school I am happy to say that I did learn few things by listening and giving attention to teachers that are clever and which have knowledge. YouTube helped me more as well as other friends I made. I am not writing this because you might think I am a failure and putting it on to the school but I am writing it because I am aware of things. And I continue to what I learned for my career. Look at the reviews properly, you can tell MFS employs are feeding lies. We do notice the dates where posted and passion that they don’t put : D Advice, don’t rush for a pretty school like MFS. It looks pretty but its no., maybe for some Self-learn and take some friends and start shooting things, learn to edit, put it in events and make contacts. It does not need education, only compassion & motive. YouTube, Google= how to write or structure a story, books. Happy filming!
We are divided in groups of 14 and that feels like everyone's voice can be heard. People from around the world come to the university that is providing the chance of you meeting people from everywhere. The tutors are professionals and work in industry. This creates more of an industrial environmental and academic which gives you good practice.
Met film school provides outstanding facilities. They have state-of-the-art computers, editing rooms, disabled access, nice and clean toilets and a cafeteria. The classrooms are spacious and adapted to student work. They provide decent enough cameras for the students to work with, alongside with sound equipment and lights. They constantly update and renovates facilities to make sure they're at their best at all times.
Met film school offers goods supplied both academic and personal. They have posters around the school notifying people that are always there for you if you need to speak to someone. They have posters advertising groups about well-being. Tutors give really in depth and personal feedback and it feels like they care about the work that you do. Met film school have a promise where they will always support a student even after they graduate. So far I have been very satisfied by the support I've been given.
London is a big city compared to the town I come from and it could be disorientating for someone isn't used to living in such a big city. I personally live close to the university so I don't spend time and money on travelling. I only go into London when I need to do something like watch a film or buy some clothes. The place I live in Ealing is a far away from central London so I wouldn't know what the city life is like.
What I like most about my course is that there is enough time between the school years where we get to do our own thing. They teach us different types of media, content creation and genres of film. We go from short films, to documentaries, episodic content to feature films. The teachers are really helpful and I felt like I could rely on them. Met Film School provides independency but sometimes I feel it's a bit too much. My least favourite thing about it is the amount of money I need to spend outside of the yearly fees. It feels like they don't cover any of the practical work and I have to pay for projects I get marked on.
24
Met Film School provides a platform for students to be employed easier by sending out emails daily for job opportunities in the industry. They don't offer placements but they provide opportunities for the students to work within the school. They have an outreach program which is designed for alumni to talk about their experience attend events and earn money. They work closely with University of West London which have 95% of employment rate a year after graduation. They offer internships at the school and give everyone an equal opportunity.
The overall experience was positive. I got the opportunity to meet talented students that are now my colleagues and we work together. I had the chance to attend interesting masterclasses. Finally I got the chance to develop my filmmaking skills and craft in London.
The University facilities and equipment have improved a lot since I left. The buildings have been renovated, there are more editing and sound studios and the quantity and quality of the equipment have improved too.
The support is good. Some teachers they accompany your progress and they are always there to help you. I am still in contact with some of them.
London is an amazing city that circles around culture. So it is an extraordinary place with loads of opportunities for film, tv, theatre and media industries. The school is located in the heart of Ealing Studios, one of the eldest studios in London that still operates as a film studio to the present day, so it is common to see actors and producers walking next to the school. Ealing is a safe, calm residential area, with loads of restaurants and bars. It is not too quiet but also not too hectic like central London, so it is an amazing place to live. Even after I left Met, I still live in Ealing.
Positives: Good teachers, interesting course structure, interconnection between different departments in the Industry Project and Moving Camera course, great network between students, quality and variety of film equipment have improved positively. Negatives: I wish there were more events to connect students. When I was in the school I was part of the student body and we organised many cultural and social events. Now there aren't many, however the career masterclasses have increased and improved so I am very happy about that.
35
Hello, I am Sara and I studied the MA Directing, MAF06, at Met Film School London. I think the school educated the students with all the important tools to face the film, TV and new media industries. I had the opportunity to work with people from different departments (cinematography, production, screenwriting) and have a feel of what the industry demanded while I was studying. The school also gives opportunities to work in companies and masterclasses to engage with Oscar nominated and great professionals currently in the industry. Finally the school provided a networking platform and contacts that I will carry for the rest of my life. I am still in touch with the school, the students and professors. We are like a family, so I am glad that I have studied at Met.
I personally loved Met and even though it has its own downfalls (as any school does), I would highly recommend the course I attended! Met is a practical school where you get to enhance your skills and collaborate with other future industry members. The school is what you make it and if you are willing to grab every opportunity accessible, you will not be disappointed!
Being uniquely based on film studio grounds, Met has its own studio that students get to use even for personal projects if in collaboration with a cine student. This is an insane asset! Personally I would wish for more study/meeting space as the cafeteria is always packed and there is no library to speak of. Met is still a growing school but in what it lacks they offer access to University of West London's facilities. The deal Met recently made with Procam is one of the many improvements that the school is constantly under.
My tutor offered amazing support all through my uni life and even after! I was able to get one-on-one sessions to discuss projects and even my future after graduation. I know Met also offers technical support for editing, sound, anything that the students ask for really. They also have an in-house therapist available for students through booking.
London is a great city with something for everyone. Ealing is not exactly in the center of attention but Central line takes you to Soho easy peasy.
The structure of the MA program worked really well for me; starting from theory to bring everyone on the same level and then delving straight into practical work. We got to work with actors, dollys, industry professionals... The only thing I would say has room for improvement is the structure of the Industry Projects, as my year was a record high number of projects and the school wasn't quite ready to accommodate this unexpected event. Communication in this module wasn't clear, differing from all other modules.
35
Met is an extremely practical university and offers career advice and a mailing list of job opportunities in the industry, not only for students but also alumni. The courses prepare you for working on a professional film set with professional equipment.
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