School of Filmmaking
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MSc in Filmmaking – Where Creativity Meets Industry
Master the future of visual storytelling with the MSc in Filmmaking at SoFMCA. This program combines traditional cinema techniques, new media innovation, and the power of generative AI to create immersive, cutting-edge content for tomorrow’s audience. Gain specialized expertise while developing a versatile skill set that prepares you for a range of exciting roles in filmmaking, production, direction, curation, and beyond.
A Four-Semester Journey to Creating Your Own Film or Research Project
The MSc in Filmmaking is structured around four key stages to ensure you develop both technical skills and creative vision:
Foundation
Build a strong theoretical and practical grounding in all aspects of filmmaking.
Intersection
Explore interdisciplinary approaches, connecting cinema with new media, humanities, and the liberal and creative arts.
Immersion
Engage in a semester-long industry or live project immersion to gain hands-on experience and valuable professional insights.
Creation
Culminate the program with a capstone film project or thesis, applying everything you’ve learned.
Foundation
Build a strong theoretical and practical grounding in all aspects of filmmaking.
Intersection
Explore interdisciplinary approaches, connecting cinema with new media, humanities, and the liberal and creative arts.
Immersion
Engage in a semester-long industry or live project immersion to gain hands-on experience and valuable professional insights.
Creation
Culminate the program with a capstone film project or thesis, applying everything you’ve learned.
- Foundation: Build a strong theoretical and practical grounding in all aspects of filmmaking.
- Intersection: Explore interdisciplinary approaches, connecting cinema with new media, humanities, and the liberal and creative arts.
- Immersion: Engage in a semester-long industry or live project immersion to gain hands-on experience and valuable professional insights.
- Creation: Culminate the program with a capstone film project or thesis, applying everything you’ve learned.
Specializations
Choose from 5 distinct pathways tailored to your creative interests and career goals:
- Documentary Filmmaking
- Screenwriting
- Cinematography
- Direction (Fiction / Non-Fiction)
- Curation
Industry-Ready Careers
The MSc in Filmmaking is more than just a degree—it’s a comprehensive training program designed to prepare you for the diverse, rapidly changing world of entertainment and new media. With a strong focus on creative mastery, practical industry immersion, and hands-on experience, you’ll graduate ready to take on roles in:
- Filmmaking
- Screenwriting
- Direction
- Production
- Casting
- Adaptation
- Curation
- Teaching
Who Can Apply?
This program is for anyone passionate about visual storytelling and eager to refine their skills for a career in filmmaking and new media. Ideal applicants include:
- Aspiring Filmmakers and Directors: Refine your craft and gain expertise in directing, production, and post-production.
- Creative Professionals: Writers, cinematographers, editors, and other creatives seeking to specialise or expand their knowledge in areas like screenwriting, documentary filmmaking, or curation.
- Industry Switchers: Media, communication, science and business stream changers, or arts professionals looking to transition into filmmaking, curation, and new media careers.
- Entrepreneurs and Innovators: Those interested in pioneering new forms of digital storytelling, content creation and curation, or interactive media.
- Students of the Arts and Humanities: Ideal for those with a liberal or performing arts background who want to blend creative expression with technical filmmaking skills.
Whether you’re focused on traditional cinema, digital media, or emerging content platforms, this program equips you with the tools to thrive in an ever-evolving industry.
Program Structure
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1. Introduction to Filmmaking
2. Script, Screenplay and Storyboard 3. Editing and Sound Design 4. Film Theory and Movements 5. Auteurs of World Cinema 6. Cinemas of India |
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1. AI in Filmmaking
2. Cinematography and Lighting 3. Film Adaptation (Book to Script) 4. Music, Lyrics, Playback 5. The Improv Project (Script to Screen and Production) 6. Documentary Filmmaking 7. Film Criticism and Appreciation 8. Experimental Film and Philosophy 9. The Business of Entertainment and Film Festivals *Subject to minimum quorum of student sign-ups |
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1. Capstone Project: Short Feature Film / Documentary / Thesis
2. Optional Skill Major: Film Direction / Screenwriting / Cinematography / Film Festival Curation |
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