SOP Sample for MA Film Marketing in the UK

Statement of Purpose

Hailing from a small town called [CITY] in Maharashtra, India, I was an idealistic kid who had a lot of stories to tell with little means to express them. Besides, I was simply eager to paint every canvas out there in the world. Determined to explore multiple dimensions of creativity, I dedicated the past seven years of my life to various forms of art. I was fortunate enough to dip my toes in the field of Architecture, Art Direction, Visualization, Writing, Painting, Photography, and Wedding Planning. After all these creative pursuits, I still sought a destination that would engulf my enthusiasm and provide me with experiences to fulfil all my creative cravings. In search of this fulfilment, I stumbled across opportunities in Cinema. This swept me off my feet, and I knew I just wanted to make movies for the rest of my life.

With this desire to dive deeper into the art of filmmaking and sharpen my technical skills, I wish to apply for a MA International Film Business at [UNIVERSITY].

As a kid from one of the thousands of small towns in India, a degree in Bachelor of Architecture was my nearest shot at learning visual arts. This intensive and stimulative five years coursework helped me steepen my learning curve and opened up an opportunity to enter the field of set designing for movies. After completing my Bachelor's coursework, I did my first job as an Assistant Director at [COMPANY], Mumbai. I worked with [NAME], a prominent Art Designer in the country. This exposure paved the way for me to acquire more opportunities to build sets of popular TV shows like [TV SHOW], [TV SHOW], [TV SHOW], and [TV SHOW] and movies like [MOVIE] starring [NAME] & [NAME], India's official entry to the Oscars 2018. Here, I learned the science of balancing budget constraints and creating big spectacular sets. I also worked with several technicians in the industry and learnt some tricks of the trade. Further, I assisted in designing India's first eco-friendly sets.

To further explore the movie-making process, I did a Diploma in Filmmaking (Direction, Cinematography, Screenwriting) from [INSTITUTION], [CAMPUS]. At this juncture, I was fascinated by the depth of technical knowledge required to shape an entire film. The process of transforming words from the paper to the screen stayed with me long after I finished the course. This fascination fuelled my initial desire to tell stories. Further, it elevated my interest in expressing myself as a writer and content developer.

After that, I worked as a Freelance Graphic Designer and collaborated with prominent Media Producers and Influencers to work on magazines. I worked as a Production Designer and Associate Producer for an Indonesian youth-centric web series titled [WEB SERIES]. I led all 3D visual assets and managed the production schedules. I also worked as an Assistant Director with [COMPANY]. I worked intensively for the pre-production stage of the film [MOVIE] produced by [NAME]. Furthermore, I worked as a Freelance Art Director at [COMPANY]. I led the team by deciding on rental props and scheduling the shoots' timelines.

After gaining these valuable experiences, I established a boutique-sized architecture and interior design firm called [COMPANY] in 2018. This firm explores sustainable designs for hotels, bars, restaurants and residential projects. Two years later, I founded a furniture and décor label called [COMPANY]. [COMPANY] brings together Indian traditional aspects with individualistic recycled character and turns a defunct object into a statement piece. The next year following the success of this label, I initiated [COMPANY] in a partnership with my friend. Establishing and leading these ventures in diverse fields in collaboration with national and international stakeholders sharpened my entrepreneurial acumen. I also developed a robust capability to think critically and solve the problems at hand in pressing situations.

As someone who wishes to give back to society, I have been part of several social awareness campaigns. I have been an active member of [ORGANIZATION], an organisation committed to eradicating superstition and false beliefs in society. I also started my own online foundation called [ORGANIZATION] to spread awareness on the subject. Through this foundation, we aim to reach people across the villages in the country and connect them to reliable sources of information and documents. At present, we are trying to start a dialogue on The Science of Superstition and Its Eradication. I am also in the midst of conceiving a documentary on the same.

Currently, I am developing a screenplay for a feature film. I look forward to incorporating valuable elements to increase the film's commercial viability and my future projects. I also believe that [FILM FESTIVAL] is the best platform to broaden my networks.

Having garnered five years of experience in the film industry and beyond, I believe I now have the momentum to apply for a MA International Film Business at [UNIVERSITY]. Through this coursework, I hope to enhance my skills as a writer and filmmaker. I also wish to unravel the intricacies of film marketing and the business of movies.

Upon completing this course, I plan to facilitate social change through my feature films and visual projects. Furthermore, I wish to be fully capable of telling stories effectively that can reach people beyond the borders of countries.