MA Feature Film Development will help you to understand what is required to make sure a major film is ready to be pitched to investors. You will learn all about the extensive pre-production activities all big-budget movies currently go through before they are green-lit. You will be taken through each stage of pre-production development to navigate, understand and avoid common problems. MA Feature Film Development is suitable for Directors, Producers, Editors, Film Makers, Screenwriters, Directors of Photography, Concept Artists, Production Designers, Art Directors, Animators, Technical Directors, Story Artists, & Pre-Visualization Artists looking to start or further a career in feature film. This course is part of Birmingham City University’s Film Futures suite, designed with industry to reflect the growing need for highly skilled film graduates who can fulfill roles within the international film industry. Focusing on film development, pre-production, story art and pre-visualization, you will become part of a vibrant and multidisciplinary film community. At the end of your studies you’ll complete a final major project. This project may lead you to working directly with a client depending on individual aspirations. This direct contact will give you the experience, confidence and freedom to put into action all you’ve learned on your studies. Aligned with this course-specific experience, you will also have access to a range of support staff and services from the University’s Careers Service, who can help with: Reviewing CVs, covering letters and application forms; Career planning and decision making; Preparing for interviews and assessment centres; Developing portfolios; Networking with employers and Advice about self-employment and entrepreneurship.