There are loads of places to study in London and both formal degree and apprentice programs are available. The schools tend be quite specialized in their focus so it pays to really know what you want to accomplish before you enroll. The London Film Academy, for example, offers a variety of one-year diplomas and certificates while the London Film School offers postgraduate study in cinematography along with craft extension courses for the advanced practitioner. The Metropolitan Film School offers a variety of short courses with the longest being a 12-month part-time diploma in filmmaking.
Finally, the prestigious National Film and Television School offers MA programs in a dizzying array of specialties.
Film & Video Schools, Programs & Courses
in London
Subjects listed are highlights of programs
and/or courses offered.
For North American film students looking to train and perhaps work in Europe, London is a logical choice. Despite the fact that the BBC will be decamping to Manchester in 2007, London is home to disproportionate number of film and video companies. The city serves as the location for many a movie and it is on par with New York as a destination for the stars outside of Hollywood.
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