Postgraduate Reviews of Courses at Met Film School

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. read full review

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. read full review

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! read full review

I really enjoyed my experience at Met, I learned so much about screenwriting and there were so many opportunities available. I think it's a place where, if you use the initiative and make the most of the opportunities, you learn a lot, but you do have to be proactive. For me, being at Met fueled my passion to become a writer and confirmed that it's something I can definitely do if I work hard enough, and therefore the experience was pretty great. read full review

I have loved every minute of it. And I'm constantly coming back to Met Film School, either to work on a project or to help the tutors. I've kept in touch with my friends as well, who are often active around the school. I'm really produ to be a graduate here. read full review

Lectures and course - very good. A very comprehensive overview and learning experience of both the film and television industry, and what it means to be a producer in both. Wide range of lecturers and insight into the industry from many different angles.
Organisation and admin - quite poor. Many emails go unanswered, disorganised, not very well run. read full review

I had a good time but it was because I put work in, this is not a uni for people who can’t work independently. You must take all the networking opportunities otherwise you won’t make it in film. read full review

I have gain valuable experience during the course outside of class,
However the course itself is disappointing , a lot of self learning. It is an academic institution that require student to do most of the learning themselves outside of class, which was not expected, not to mention there are 10 to 5 class Monday to Friday .

Also the student level and quality varies too much , some people are with no experience at all while some are had worked in the industry and we're extremely skillful already , it is hard to provide /get education under this condition , in addition it is unfair to judge all those student with different level under the same standard read full review

This is a school for those looking to gain access to the television and film industry at an accelerated pace. You get back what you put into your university experience. If you come to Met ready to work and network, you'll find what you're looking for here as you're surrounded by like-minded people and -- based in Ealing Studios -- you're also surrounded by industry professionals every day of the week. read full review

My time at MetFilm School is unparalleled. The ability to learn filmmaking by award-winning industry professionals and get to meet students who turn out to be amazing people who are incredibly passionate and talented. I loved being able to work on professional projects utilising the school's facilities for work both on the school's premises and outside. This has been the best education I've encountered anywhere; if only the MA Directing course was two years instead of one. read full review