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2026
Mar
MetFilm School Leeds Postgraduate Open Day

Metfilm School

Metfilm School

Interviews and portfolio reviews

Your interview or portfolio review is an exciting opportunity to showcase your skills, passion, and potential. We understand that this can feel intimidating, but don’t worry – our process is designed to be supportive and informative, helping you feel confident and relaxed.

Read on to find out everything you need to know about preparing for your interview or portfolio review. We’ll walk you through the booking process, what to expect, and how to make the most of your session.

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Do I need an interview or portfolio review?

Do I need an interview or portfolio review?

Most undergraduate courses at MetFilm School require a portfolio review before you can be offered a place on your chosen course. Your portfolio review comprises an interview element, which involves a relaxed and friendly chat about your passions, interests, and background.

  • Certain courses, including some undergraduate degrees, require an interview but not a portfolio review.
  • If applying for a postgraduate course, an interview will be required rather than a portfolio review.
  • No interview or portfolio review process is required for short courses.
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MetFilm School Interviews and Portfolio Reviews

MetFilm School Interviews and Portfolio Reviews

Your portfolio may include elements such as showreels, short films, photography, scripts, film analysis – and/or any creative work, concepts, posters or ideas – that showcase your skills and your passion for filmmaking. For your portfolio review, you’ll have 15 minutes to share and discuss your work with a member of our Academic team, so please present a small segment of your best work. Work can be displayed on a website or USB stick, or you could bring a physical copy in a folder.

A short showreel of your college or personal projects would be fantastic. It doesn’t need to be longer than a few minutes—or even fully polished! We want to see your talent and enthusiasm, whether this comes across in an engaging theme, compelling narrative, interesting character, or unique location. You can also demonstrate your creativity through photography or written work.

The key is to be bold, to experiment, and to express what truly excites you.

Your portfolio may include make-up designs, work on models, self-portraits, sketches or mood boards. We want to see your passion for hair and make-up, and we only need to see a few examples – they can even be photos taken on your phone!

For your Portfolio review, you’ll have 15 minutes to share and discuss your work with a member of our Academic team, so please present a small segment of your best work. Work can be displayed on a website or USB stick, or you could bring a physical copy in a folder.

Your portfolio could include:

  • Drawing, painting, or sketches
  • Images of models, textiles, props, costumes, or 3D design work
  • Photographs or digital design work (graphics, digital drawing)
  • Evidence of creative problem-solving (ideas, rough sketches)
  • Film work, research, or written work

We’re not expecting professional-level work; we just want to see your creativity and ideas. Show us your strengths and your passion for film, design, and visual storytelling.

Don’t be afraid to experiment—what matters most is communicating what you are truly passionate about.

Your portfolio may include elements such as showreels, social media posts, short films, photography, scripts, film analysis – and/or any creative work, concepts, posters or ideas – that showcase your skills and your passion for content making. For your Portfolio Review, you’ll have 15 minutes to share and discuss your work with a member of our Academic team, so please present a small segment of your best work. Work can be displayed on a website or USB stick, or you could bring a physical copy in a folder.

A short showreel of your college or personal projects would be fantastic. It doesn’t need to be longer than a few minutes—or even fully polished! We want to see your talent and enthusiasm, whether this comes across in an engaging theme, compelling narrative, interesting character, or unique location. You can also demonstrate your creativity through photography or written work.

The key is to be bold, to experiment, and to express what truly excites you.

Don’t worry if you don’t have much experience—we’re not expecting you to be an expert.

Your portfolio may include elements such as showreels, short films, scripts, audio work – and/or any creative work, concepts, posters or ideas – that showcase your skills and your passion for filmmaking.

For your Portfolio Review, you’ll have 15 minutes to share and discuss your work with a member of our Academic team, so please present a small segment of your best work.

Work can be displayed on a website or USB stick, or you could bring a physical copy in a folder.

A short showreel of your college or personal projects would be fantastic. It doesn’t need to be longer than a few minutes—or even fully polished! We just want to see your talent and enthusiasm. You can also demonstrate your creativity through photography or written work.

The key is to be bold, to experiment, and to express what truly excites you.

Don’t worry if you don’t have much experience—we’re not expecting you to be an expert.

We want to get to know you and understand what drives your passion for film business. You can expect questions about which areas of the industry excite you the most, your career aspirations, and any previous experience you have in filmmaking, event planning, or project management.

It’s not about being perfect—it’s about showing your authenticity, enthusiasm, and genuine passion for bringing films to life.

Don’t worry if you don’t have much experience—we’re not expecting you to be an expert.

We want to get to know you and understand what drives your passion for screen acting. You can expect questions about what inspired you to pursue acting, your  experience in the performing arts, and the types of roles or projects that resonate with you. We’re keen to hear about your creative journey, how you approach storytelling, and what excites you about developing your skills further.

It’s not about being perfect but about showing authenticity, enthusiasm, and a genuine love for acting.

Don’t worry if you don’t have much experience—we’re not expecting you to be an expert.

Booking an Interview or Portfolio Review

Booking an Interview or Portfolio Review

If your course requires an interview or portfolio review, you should book this as soon as possible.

  • Undergraduate applicants: after submitting your UCAS or direct application, a member of our friendly Admissions team will contact you with a bespoke link to book your appointment.
  • Postgraduate applicants: Submit a direct application and we’ll be in touch to arrange an interview.
  • Overseas applicants: If you reside outside the UK and require a visa, please submit a direct application and we’ll be in touch to arrange an interview.

Alternatively, you can contact us directly:

Once you’ve submitted your booking form, you’ll receive an email from our Admissions team with your booking confirmation and detailed guidance for preparing for your interview.

What to expect:

  • A one-on-one session with an assessor from your chosen faculty
  • The session will last approximately one hour

Please note, you will require a laptop or PC with Zoom access.

After booking your session, you’ll receive:

  • A confirmation email with your appointment time and Zoom guidelines
  • Full guidelines on what to prepare

If your application requires a portfolio review, you should send your portfolio to Admissions before your session. The team will provide you with information on where and how this should be submitted.

Your assessor will email you the Zoom link within 24 hours of your scheduled time.

It’s wise to check your computer can smoothly connect to Zoom and that the link you receive works ahead of time. If you experience any technical issues, you can contact us via the live chat on our website.

Applicant Guides

It is important that you read each section to give yourself the best chance of obtaining an offer for your chosen course.

These applicant packs are designed for both our BA (Hons) Undergraduate degrees as well as our Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) programme. For our CertHE Film & Screen course, please use the combined BA Filmmaking and CertHE Screen and Film pack.

Please note that we require you to have already made a booking for an interview or portfolio review before submitting any supporting material, as requested within the guidelines below:

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