Program Description

The International Film Production MA is an exciting programme which allows students to develop their production management skills to a professional level. This course gives students the opportunity to develop a portfolio of film production related skills and it is ideally suited for graduates progressing from undergraduate study, or professionals seeking to develop their career.

Reasons to study International Film Production at De Montfort University:

• DMU has worked with industry partners in developing and delivering the programme, and stydebts will have the opportunity to interact with leading film industry figures and training providers. The course has been shaped to underpin learning experience with industry led insight and expertise, and to mix industry knowledge and skills with academic critical thinking about films, audiences, and the film industry.
• Students will develop a range of production management skills: These include scriptwriting, lighting and cinematography; image processing, camera-based work more generally, directing and post production; focus on pitching, budgeting, production management, and fine skills; they will also gain core business expertise, such as an understanding of research and development, and wider careers planning.
• At DMU, students will benefit from their outstanding studio spaces, and the skills and expertise of  stablished research groups such as Cinema and Television History (CATH) Research Centre and Institute Of Creative Technologies (IOCT). During the second semester, students will work towards developing a film project, with the option of further production work or research in semester three.