Master of Arts - Screen and Film Production

For graduates or industry professionals ready to take their careers to the next level, develop a new specialism, or bring a film idea or project to life, the Master of Arts in Screen and Film Production offers an opportunity to advance careers, enhance skill sets, and align with top industry professionals.

Through research-based practice, this new MA places aspirations at the centre of learning while refining a chosen specialist pathway.

The industry-led course allows for the design and realization of a bespoke educational experience. With guidance from a mentor—an industry expert aligned with a specific specialism—valuable insight into the film, screen, and television industries is gained.

This MA supports both individual development and collaborative practice. Access to the latest industry-level production sets, studios, technology, and resources is provided to bring projects to life.

Opportunities for collaboration with fellow students from other creative disciplines, such as music, acting, and video games, are available.

Whether interested in writing, directing, producing, shooting, or editing, the course allows for the development of micro-projects, such as trailers and pitches, to gain insight into research projects and their outcomes.

The MA in Screen and Film Production allows students to utilise innovative personalised curriculum, deciding upon a specialism and putting that skill into focus. The areas of practice-based research are broad and tailored to individual needs, with examples including:

• Producer who wishes to specialise in developing distribution pathways for a feature film.
• Sound Designer who wants to refine their craft and specialise in foley.
• Director of Photography who wishes to develop their specialism in filming in natural light.
• Director who wants to develop their skills in drama reconstruction within the context of documentary.
• Screenwriter who wishes to develop a project to move onto the greenlight phase of production.
• Production Designer who wants to develop their practical and creative skills for film and television.
• Editor who wishes to develop post-production skills in editing drama.

This course is validated by BIMM University and taught at BIMM University Berlin. Upon successful completion, students receive a Masters Degree from BIMM University.