MetFilm School - Leeds

Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber, GB

Prime Studios, 94–96 Kirkstall Road, Leeds

Last updated: 22/04/2025

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About MetFilm School - Leeds

MetFilm School delivers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in filmmaking, screen acting, and digital media. With campuses in Berlin, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Leeds, London, and Manchester, students gain access to vibrant creative hubs across Europe. The school offers hands-on learning, professional-standard facilities, and a teaching staff of industry practitioners. Students engage with the global film industry, from Berlin’s iconic Babelsberg Studios to the UK's dynamic creative centres. MetFilm School prepares graduates with the practical skills, creative vision, and professional networks necessary to excel in filmmaking and media careers worldwide.

MetFilm School is a part of BIMM University, one of the largest providers of creative arts courses in Europe. The university is made up of MetFilm School, BIMM Music Institute, Performers College, and MetStudios. Together, they offer an extensive range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking, animation, games, and VFX to over 10,000 students in the UK, Ireland, and Germany.

Why MetFilm School - Leeds

Campus: MetFilm School is based within Prime Studios, a state-of-the-art media production facility that includes make-up and wardrobe studios, props storage, cinema rooms, and high-spec machine labs. Prime Studios is responsible for an extensive list of productions – for example, The Duke, Hope Gap, and The ABC Murders – and is located right next door to ITV, where Emmerdale is filmed.
An Industry Hub: In recent years, Channel 4 has moved its headquarters to Leeds, joining ITV and BBC in having a permanent presence in the region. Leeds has also emerged as a thriving hub for games and animation, with major players such as Rockstar Leeds – as well as a diverse range of independent studios – driving its success.
Support for the Arts: The growing commercial interest in Leeds’ production sector is bolstered by Screen Yorkshire and Leeds City Council, which are putting significant resources into supporting the city’s creative industries.
A Student City: Leeds is home to five universities and has so much to offer its diverse, young population. From vibrant food and vintage markets to lively bars and nightclubs, the city has something for everyone.