Met Film School
A private film school with campuses at Ealing Studios in London and in Berlin, offering practical filmmaking programs in historic studio environments with strong industry ties.
Overview
Met Film School is a private film school operating out of Ealing Studios in west London, one of the oldest working film studios in the world, and a second campus in Berlin. Founded in 2003, the school offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and short course programs in filmmaking, screenwriting, and post-production. The school's location within a working studio complex gives students direct exposure to professional production environments.
Ealing Studios has been producing films since 1902 and is famous for the Ealing comedies of the 1940s and 1950s. Today, the studios continue to host film and television productions, and Met Film School students work alongside professional crews in shared facilities. The Berlin campus provides access to one of Europe's most dynamic production hubs and allows students to engage with continental European cinema traditions.
Met Film School is part of the Met Film group, which also includes Met Film Production and Met Film Sales, creating a vertically integrated ecosystem that connects education with production and distribution.
Programs Offered
- BA in Film and Screen Business -- undergraduate program combining production with business skills (validated by University of West London)
- BA in Content, Media and Film Production -- a broader media production undergraduate program
- MA in Filmmaking -- a one-year intensive graduate program covering directing, cinematography, editing, sound, and producing
- MA in Screenwriting -- graduate screenplay development
- MA in Documentary and Factual Filmmaking -- nonfiction production
- MA in Post-Production -- editing, color grading, sound design, and VFX
- Short courses -- programs ranging from a few days to several weeks in specific disciplines
What Students Should Know
Met Film School's degrees are validated by the University of West London, which means students receive university-accredited qualifications. This validation is important for international students who need recognized degrees for visa or employment purposes.
The Ealing Studios location is a distinctive feature. Students use studios, screening rooms, and post-production facilities within a working production complex, and the environment normalizes the professional production setting. The school maintains relationships with industry professionals who teach and mentor students.
Tuition varies by program. Undergraduate programs cost approximately 9,250 pounds per year for UK students, with higher fees for international students. Graduate programs range from 14,000 to 20,000 pounds. London's cost of living is substantial and should be factored into financial planning.
The Berlin campus offers some programs at lower tuition rates than London, and Berlin's significantly lower cost of living makes it a more affordable option for students who want a European film school experience.
Notable Alumni
Met Film School alumni work across the British and European film and television industries, with particular strength in documentary, independent film, and television production. The school's growing alumni network benefits from the Met Film group's industry connections.
See Also
For understanding the UK film industry, see International Film Markets. To plan your post-production workflow, use the Post-Production Timeline Calculator.
