The MA Filmmaking at Nottingham Trent University is designed for aspiring filmmakers seeking to push the boundaries of contemporary moving-image practices. You will explore and experiment with film production and exhibition, engaging with intellectually stimulating discussions and workshops that foster a unique cinematic voice. This postgraduate degree is ideal for those who wish to develop innovative projects, experiment with virtual production, emerging technologies, and analogue filmmaking, and collaborate across disciplines. You will gain advanced skills in research, analysis, and critical thinking within the dynamic field of independent and experimental filmmaking.
Studied full-time on campus over one year, your learning journey will be highly personalised, with flexible features allowing you to direct your own path. You will participate in technical workshops to up-skill, negotiate your own project outputs tailored to your career intentions, and collaborate with peers in modules like 'Culture and Collaboration'. The course culminates in an individual film project, often exhibited at an end-of-year festival, providing a platform for networking and showcasing your research-informed creative work. You will graduate with a Masters Degree, equipped for diverse careers in the film industry, ready to lead and collaborate.