Filmmaking

Entry requirements

Months of entry

September

Course content

MA Filmmaking explores contemporary storytelling across a variety of media and platforms, with a particular focus on short-form filmmaking, including narrative, documentary, and artistic practices. The programme helps you develop your voice and identity as a filmmaker, enabling you to communicate ideas through creative, conceptual, and technological approaches. Industry-focused and experimental production techniques are framed by sustainable practice and evolving modes of storytelling, preparing you to shape your future in filmmaking.

The School of Digital Arts (SODA) fosters strong professional connections within both local and global creative industries, positioning you at the forefront of the shifting media landscape. With access to the latest emerging technologies, you’ll gain industry-standard skills and collaborate with a vibrant community of creatives. You’ll be supported by a staff team that combines international research expertise with embedded industry professionals across the wider creative media, arts, and digital technology sectors.

Browse examples of our students’ MA work here.

Features and benefits:

• Industry links - Work on live briefs with external partners and communities linked to the film industry. In the past our students have collaborated with HOME, The Whitworth Art Gallery, Factory International and the Imperial War Museum.
• Creative community - You will become an integral part of SODA - home to a creative community of research active staff with expertise in diverse fields of practice such as animation, filmmaking, photography, games art and sound design.
• Expert staff - Learn from internationally recognised, expert tutors who are active artists and practitioners. You'll also have support from a team of specialist technical staff who offer bespoke inductions and support for software, hardware and studio spaces.
• State-of-the-art facilities - You'll have access to a full suite of industry standard facilities, including green screens, edit suites and film studios, as well as support from a team of specialist technical staff offer bespoke inductions and support.
• Study in Manchester - This course positions filmmakers within one of the UK's key centres for screen industries, featuring everything from innovative start-ups to established companies like the BBC and ITV, all situated in nearby Salford’s Media City.
• Innovative projects - Create projects that address challenging creative briefs across various formats, including narrative film, documentary, artists’ film, and immersive media, with opportunities for screening at esteemed national and international film festivals.

Information for international students

Please visit the international page.

Fees and funding

For further information please see the fees and funding page.