Film Studies, Programming and Curation

Scholarships Available

2 Years Full-time

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Application deadline 4 Jul 2024

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Film Studies, Programming and Curation

COURSE OVERVIEW

Learn how to build a successful career in film exhibition, programming, criticism or archival work.

This is a ground-breaking MA delivered in partnership with the British Film Institute (BFI). It is delivered by film professionals in exhibition and distribution, festivals, archives and film criticism, alongside academics and filmmakers.

In partnership with BFI

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"Studying at the NFTS was very inspiring. Having an opportunity to exchange ideas, engage in discussions and being pushed to challenge our own views and interrogate our practice is always valuable."

Anita Wolska
NFTS graduate

"The course completely flipped on my head what I thought I knew about film and what I thought I knew about the industry. It made me challenge preconceptions and biases, and I really grew as a person in learning what I could do."

Elle Haywood
Course graduate

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You’ll learn about the practicalities of film exhibition, distribution and preservation in the changing digital landscape, and study the practice of film criticism and comment - including reviewing and critically writing about films, filmmakers and the broader culture. Surrounded by film and television content creators – this unique learning environment actively encourages creative dialogue between makers, curators and critics.

You will also attend film festivals and have the opportunity to curate or contribute to festivals, seasons, pop up screenings and other events.

Funding Available

The NFTS awards more scholarships and bursaries to British students, relative to the size of our student body, than almost any other educational institution in the UK. If you’re successful at gaining a place on the course, you will be contacted by our funding team with details on how to apply for one of these scholarships.

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Second year students complete a graduation project putting their curatorial skills into practice. This year, they have programmed a range of film seasons and events running from September to December. Read more about them in our news article

Pictured: Painted Skies season poster - A season of films celebrating artificial backgrounds.

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Hear from the British Film Institute (BFI)'s Ed Humphrey and course graduates, Taryn Joffe and Maureen Gueunet, about the Film Studies, Programming and Curation MA which is run in partnership with BFI.

Graduate Success

Film Studies, Programming and Curation MA students graduate with the expertise to quickly take on a wide range of roles in the industry, including programming, curating, film exhibition, criticism and archiving.

Recent graduates include...

Maureen Gueunet

Global Programming Manager at MUBI

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Graduate Success

Film Studies, Programming and Curation MA students graduate with the expertise to quickly take on a wide range of roles in the industry, including programming, curating, film exhibition, criticism and archiving.

Recent graduates include...

Ben Driscoll

Digital Content and Communications Officer at the Rio Cinema

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Graduate Success

Film Studies, Programming and Curation MA students graduate with the expertise to quickly take on a wide range of roles in the industry, including programming, curating, film exhibition, criticism and archiving.

Recent graduates include...

Andrew Espe

Global TV Distribution team at NBCUniversal

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Graduate Success

Film Studies, Programming and Curation MA students graduate with the expertise to quickly take on a wide range of roles in the industry, including programming, curating, film exhibition, criticism and archiving.

Recent graduates include...

Eleonora Pesci

Acquisitions Manager at Curzon

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