Film Making MA

Master the art of captivating film You’ll examine the principles of short form film-making, the potential of visual storytelling and the importance of sound, editing, lighting, cinematography and screenplay. Studying this masters in Film Making at Kingston University will equip you for lifelong film making and learning – whether you want to work in the film industry, go independent or pursue further study. The course takes its inspiration from forms of cultural production that have challenged conformity, including the work of artists, musicians, painters and performers, and the movements of Italian neo-realism and the cinemas of Africa, Latin America, South East Asia and the Middle East. You'll be encouraged to synthesise your personal experience, critical knowledge and craft skills to express yourself through moving pictures and be taught film making theory and practice together. Through a blend of theoretical learning, hands-on experience and creative work, you’ll develop skills such as critical thinking, character and narrative development, and post-production. You’ll learn to produce films independently, pragmatically and with accountability, which will boost your employability and put you in full command of your own material. During the course, you’ll advance your visual storytelling, character building and script development skills. You’ll focus on collaborative filmmaking, share non-mainstream stories and take inspiration from conformity-challenging productions. When you graduate, you’ll have a strong portfolio of short films that showcase your technical ability in cinematography, sound recording, editing, writing and direction. Our independent filmmaker graduates have exhibited films at the Cannes Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, Sheffield DocFest, London Short Film Fes

English language requirements for Film Making MA: Open English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no element below 5.5. Applicants who do not meet the English language requirements could be eligible to join our pre-sessional English language course. Applicants from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESCs) do not need to meet these requirements. You will find more information on country-specific entry requirements in the country-specific section of our website. Explore other routes to postgraduate study at Kingston Open At Kingston University

International students: £22,600 per year

UK students: £14,000 per year

UK/Home: £14,000 per year

International: £22,600 per year

September 2026

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Applications will close when the course is full.

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