Students who are interested in studying film in the UK will definitely be rightLondon Film SchoolExtremely yearningBut the London Film School acceptance rate is extremely low(Only 0. per year.)3% of students can be admitted to the London Film School).Applying is extremely difficult, so it is not easy to apply to the school.
From the official website of LFS.
So why is the film major at the London Film School so popular with film students? And what kind of students can apply for this top film education hall?
In this issue, Xiaomei will share itMeixing star student Guo, how to get included in just 5 months of studying in the United StatesLondon Film SchoolinAll British film offerGrand SlamI hope that through his case, it can help everyone realize their movie dreams
Meixing star student Guo
I hope that I can make a movie that truly belongs to me and can represent me.
Current Academy: Chinese Opera Academy.
Major: Film.
Major: International Film Business.
Duration of study at Meixing: 5 months.
Accepted colleges: London Film School, University of the Arts London, University of York.
Student Guo partially accepted the offer
London Film School
Why is the film major so "red"?
The world's top film school
The London Film School isOne of the top film schools in the world, which are the only three in the UKFilm and Television Technology Accreditation Film AcademyOne of the graduate schools of the Hollywood Reporter listed it as "in addition to the United States."One of the top 15 film schools in the world”。Therefore,If you want to go here for postgraduate studies, the London Film School must be an excellent choice.
From the official website of LFS.
Outstanding alumni are numerous
Since its creation in 1956,The school has trained thousands of directors, cinematographers, editors, and other film professionals. The school has always been an important place for emerging film creatives to hone their skills, come up with new ideas, and contribute to the vibrancy of the screen.
Alumni have outstanding achievements in the industry, and well-known alumni include the director of "Warcraft".Duncan Jones；Mai, the director of "Vera Drake", who won the 2004 Golden Lion Award and the Oscar for Best DirectorGram Lee；Famous Chinese directorAnn Hui；Art director of "Beloved Van Gogh".matthew button, "The Shape of Water" sound clipnelson ferreiraWait.
Michael Mann's representative works: "Miami Vice", "The Last Mohican", etc.
Xu Anhua's representative works: "Woman Forty", "Times", "Sister Peach", etc.
Majors are offered
Filmmaking
ma film***
The MA in Film Production is a two-year program with a compact curriculum that professionally imparts a full range of skills in the filmmaking process. Enrollment is in January, April or September.
From the official website of LFS.
There are 6 specializations under this major: Producing, Directing, Cinematography, Production Design, Sound Design, and Editing.
The study of this major is based on short film production。Each semester, these film exercises become more technically complex and thoughtful. The school assigns a skill base to each exercise, provides equipment and trains students to new levels of various craft skills. Students make all aesthetic decisions while solving similar problems faced by professional units.
Film Business
ma international film business
Bringing together the London Film School with the University of Exeter's film department and business school, the marriage brings together unique filmmaking and marketing expertise, as well as excellence in research and teaching of film culture and history.
From the official website of LFS.
This MSc combines a high level of teaching skills with a unique practitioner-driven industry access programmeTo provide students with the key business tools they need to build a career in film and ***
Unlike existing film-related degrees,This master's degree explores the entire film business, including the production, financing, sales, distribution, and marketing of world and national cinemas, non-Hollywood independent films, as well as programming, exhibitions, and digital strategies, futures.
Okay, after learning about the London Film School and its majors, let's enter Guo's QA sharing session, let's take a look at his production and application process
Mr. Guo's Qa session
How did you start a relationship with Meixing?
At the beginning, when I was preparing to study abroad, I inquired about a lot of institutions, and then Mr. Yu from Meixing told me about half an hour about the key points of studying abroad, and I could really feel that Meixing was very reliable, so I decided to come to Meixing.
Personal interests, the most impressive things
I have a lot of interests, games, anime, movies are all liked,I like to enrich myself with these thingsAnd they're a great medium for me to express what I see and think.
The most memorable thing was when I was in college, I had dinner with a few friends from the band, and everyone talked about Stalin and the Great Purge, and even quarreled. Although there is little practical use,But it's a joy to be able to express your views with your friends.
Guo's portfolio project.
Why choose this major? and personal perceptions.
I wanted to take the film major when I took the art exam, but I was exposed to less film knowledge in Chinese opera, so I wanted to continue studying film at the graduate level, and at the same time, I also felt that it was necessary to go abroad to live for a while, because I couldn't limit my vision to China.
The most satisfying project and the project making process
This portfolio can only be said to be generally satisfying, mainly because my team members are very hard-working, and I work with them to make this short film, which is what I think is the best.
But I don't think I'm going to be particularly happy with one of my works, so that I'm motivated to do the next better thing.
Guo's portfolio project.
What do you find most challenging in the process of learning?
The biggest problem encountered in the learning process is mainly the coordination problem between the team members, so when shooting short films, you need a producer or assistant director who can assist you to the greatest extent, and then clarify the division of labor of each team member in advance.
Guo's portfolio project.
Learning and learning in Meixing
Because I am a drama and literature department, I usually have little understanding of the process of film production, so I learned more about this aspect in Meixing, and I have a further understanding of filmmaking in Meixing.
Some advice for younger students
Everything needs to be prepared as early as possible so that there is plenty of time for optimization(emphasis added).
Plans for the future
I hope that I can make a movie that truly belongs to me and can represent me.
Finally, a summary
Filmmaking is a very comprehensive major, which requires the study of photography, scripting, storytelling, editing, as well as very strong communication and coordination skills.
In the filming process, there are still various uncertainties, such as whether the venue is suitable, whether the actors have changed, etcAll of this takes a lot of time to prepare and deal with. Not to mention that you have zero foundation, and you want to apply for top film schools like Lundian and Lunyi!
Therefore, it is important to prepare as early as possibleIn this way, there will be enough time to improve all aspects of ability, as well as implement the shooting and editing plan.
If you have any questions in the process of preparing for film study, you can always ask Xiaomei to chat!