MetFilm School Brighton

Why MetFilm School Brighton?

Brighton is a hub of creativity and an epicentre for the arts. Its dynamic blend of natural sights and urban architecture makes it the perfect place for breathtaking filming locations and inspired storytelling.

The city hosts key industry events such as Brighton Festival, Brighton Fringe, Brighton International Animation Festival, Develop: Brighton, and Cinecity, all of which bring games creators, animators, musicians, artists, actors, and filmmakers to the city each year.

We can’t wait to welcome you to your new home!

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Facilities

Based at Brighton Film Studios — an 11,000 sq. ft. purpose-built film lot just over two miles from the city centre — MetFilm School Brighton puts students at the centre of one of the south coast’s most exciting creative scenes.

The campus features two large-scale flexible film sets, a fully-equipped Mac editing suite running industry-standard Avid and Adobe software, an extensive creative art department, and dedicated tech storage for lighting, camera, and sound equipment.

With a thriving local film and television industry on the doorstep, including production companies such as Warner Brothers International and Lambent Productions, students are immersed in professional filmmaking culture from day one.

Brighton Facilities

Getting here

Address: MetFilm School Brighton, Unit 8, 2 Auckland Drive, Brighton and Hove, BN2 4JE

By Train – Brighton Station is the main rail hub, with frequent services from London Victoria and London Bridge, as well as connections across the south east. From Brighton Station, the campus is accessible by bus or a short taxi ride. Local stations at Hove, London Road, and Moulsecoomb also serve different parts of the city.
By Bus – Brighton has an extensive bus network making travel across the city quick and easy. Several routes serve the Auckland Drive area — check the Brighton & Hove Buses network for the most direct route from your location.
By Car – The campus is located at 2 Auckland Drive, just over two miles north-east of the city centre. Street parking is available in the surrounding area. By Bike – Brighton is part of the National Cycle Network and is one of the UK’s most cycle-friendly cities. City bikes are also available to rent through Beryl Bikes.

Accessibility – The campus has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. If you have specific access requirements or need further assistance planning your visit, please contact us on +44 (0) 1273 602070.

Brighton is one of the UK’s most cycle-friendly cities, with dedicated bike lanes throughout and city bikes available to rent via Beryl Bikes. For day-to-day travel, Brighton’s extensive bus network connects all parts of the city quickly and reliably. Wider

Connections – Brighton Station offers frequent direct services to London Victoria and London Bridge, with rail connections across the south east. Local stations at Hove, London Road, and Moulsecoomb also serve different parts of the city.
Gatwick Airport – Gatwick is just a short train journey from Brighton Station, with a wide range of international and domestic flights.

Courses at MetFilm School Berlin

MetFilm School Brighton offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and short courses spanning filmmaking, film business, production design, hair and make-up for screen, and screen and film production — giving students at every stage a route into the screen industries, all delivered from Brighton Film Studios in the heart of one of the UK’s most creative coastal cities.

Brighton Courses

Brighton Student Accommodation

Brighton is a vibrant and creative city with a range of student accommodation options to suit all budgets, from private halls to shared houses.

MetFilm School Brighton does not have its own halls of residence, so students arrange accommodation privately — but our Admissions team is on hand to help every step of the way. We recommend starting your search early, as demand for student housing in Brighton is high.

Brighton Accommodation

Why Study in Brighton?

The city is home to a number of prosperous film and television production companies, including Warner Brothers International and Lambent Productions, making it the perfect place to start your journey into the industry.

Brighton’s diverse landscape has provided the perfect backdrop for gritty classics like Brighton Rock, as well as contemporary documentaries such as Nick Cave’s 20,000 Days on Earth, offering a variety of settings to inspire and shape your creative vision. The Duke of York’s Picturehouse, one of the UK’s longest-running cinemas, adds to Brighton’s cinematic legacy. Animators, too, will find abundant inspiration and opportunities in this diverse and imaginative city by the sea.

Gamers will enjoy the wide range of games shops, bars, cafes, and experiences in and around Brighton, including Anime & Comic Con and the Strange Games Festival. The city also hosts key events, such as the Develop:Brighton conference, the UK’s biggest annual conference for games professionals – the ideal place to network and build valuable industry connections.

Few locations can boast a cosmopolitan city lifestyle just a short walk from the beach. Of course, there’s more to Brighton than just sun and sea; annual music, arts, and cultural festivals – along with copious culinary events – make Brighton an incredibly exciting place to live and study.

Oh, and did we mention the outdoor cinema on the beach every summer?

If you’re scouting for filming or artistic inspiration, Brighton and its surrounding areas boast an array of stunning backdrops.

Brighton is famous for its pebble beach, which stretches from one side of the city to the other, but if you venture a little further afield, you’ll soon find yourself in some of England’s most beautiful countryside.

Easily accessible by public transport, bike, or car, the South Downs National Park boasts 1,600 square kilometres of picturesque natural beauty – a cinematographer’s dream. From the dramatic white cliffs of the Seven Sisters to the woodlands of the Western Weald, you’re spoiled for choice.