MA Film: Science Fiction and Fantasy

This programme will equip you with the professional skills and experience as an independent filmmaker to work successfully in a variety of arts, film, television and cultural industries, and the opportunity to specialise in an area of the industry you would really like to focus on.Explore whether you wish to be a writer, producer, director, editor, visual effects artist and digital storyteller, actor, set technician or involved in the advertising and distribution of science fiction and fantasy entertainment products. Or you may wish to continue with more study and research in the same field.At Richmond American University London, you’ll also benefit from access to a fantastic selection of cutting-edge facilities, including a purpose-built film studio and sound suite.The programme draws on the expertise of film faculty who are specialists in film science fiction and fantasy, and expert practitioners and industry professionals add depth through industry talks which are designed to enrich your studies.Science fiction and fantasy is now a multi-million dollar industry, with increasingly spectacular special effects and big name directors, stars and celebrities in these films providing a seemingly unstoppable rise in popularity and success. Now also dominating streaming platforms such as Netflix, HBO, Disney+, Amazon and Apple TV, as well as games, comics, animation and so much more, sci-fi and fantasy are currently the most lucrative products of popular entertainment.