MBA Film Production

Program Overview

The MBA Film Production Program at ESE is a one-year full-time or two to three-year part-time program designed for individuals seeking a career in the film industry. It combines theoretical and practical elements, including live industry projects, workshops, and a final project or dissertation. The program emphasizes the financial and business aspects of film production alongside creative and technical skills, preparing graduates for a variety of roles within the international film industry.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Objectives:

• Prepare students who haven't studied filmmaking at the undergraduate level for the film and entertainment industries.
• Equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to work across all facets of the industry, including financing, marketing, and distribution.
• Enable students to become fully functional professionals in the film industry upon graduation.

Description:

• This postgraduate program can be completed in one year (full-time) or two to three years (part-time).
• It combines theoretical and practical elements, including live industry projects, workshops, and a final project or dissertation.
• The program offers a holistic approach, covering the technical, business, and creative aspects of film production.
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Outline:

Program Structure:

• Consists of three phases and a final project/dissertation.
• Phase 1: Choose 4 out of 8 modules covering foundational business and film concepts.
• Phase 2: Focuses on specific areas within film production, such as contemporary production, marketing, distribution, and financing.
• Phase 3: Internship opportunity to gain practical experience (optional).
• Phase 4: Culminating either in a final project or a dissertation (60 credits).

Modules:

• Financial Accounting
• Economics
• Research & Quantitative Methods for Business
• E-Business & E-Commerce
• International Project Management
• International Strategic Management
• Managing People & Motivation
• International Marketing
• Plus Workshops: Real to Reel: Capturing the Creative Spark and Hitchcock and Luxury – A Profitable Marriage
• Phase 2 Modules: Contemporary Film Production, Selling the Dream: Film Marketing, Planning & Deployment, Getting the Show on the Road Distribution, Banking on the Future – Film Financing for the 21st Century
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Assessment:

Assessment Methods:

• Live industry projects and workshops
• Practice-based assessment tasks
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Teaching:

Teaching Methods:

• Lectures
• Group discussions
• Seminars
• Workshops
• Live industry projects

Faculty:

• Experienced professionals with strong industry connections

Teaching Approach:

• Interactive and engaging learning environment
• Focus on practical application and real-world scenarios
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Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Film Producer
• Director
• Writer
• Marketing and Distribution Executive
• Film Financing Specialist
• Film Festival Organizer

Career Opportunities:

• Production companies
• Film studios
• Distribution companies
• Marketing agencies
• Film festivals
• Independent filmmaking ventures

Career Outcomes:

• Equips graduates with the skills and knowledge to succeed in a variety of roles within the film industry.
• Graduates are prepared to contribute to the dynamic and evolving world of film production.
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Other:

• The program emphasizes the importance of understanding the financial and business aspects of film production, alongside the creative and technical skills.
• The program aims to cultivate a global perspective in students, preparing them for a career in the international film industry.
• ESE has a strong network of industry partners, providing students with access to internships, networking opportunities, and potential job placements.
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