MA Directing and Cinematography students create 7-part series

Students from the MA Directing and MA Cinematography programmes at MetFilm School Berlin recently collaborated on an original web series production, filmed at Karibuni Studios in Berlin.

A totally unique experience, with the series following the story of a young couple on the verge of breaking up who suddenly find themselves locked inside their apartment for one week following the outbreak of a virus. Each of the seven episodes explores a single day of their confinement, with every episode written and directed by a different student.

Created as a module assessment project, the production brought together students across disciplines in an in-depth collaborative environment, with each day mirroring the demanding nature of typical production environments where adaptability, improvisation, and communication skills are put to the test.

Each day, the filming sessions were completed within a 4.5-hour window. MA Cinematography students Yuanchen Zhao and Severin Schmid were joined by alumni cinematographers Aakriti Arora, Dan Lupton, and Tejas Oka, who supported the productions as Directors of Photography.

The project showcased the focus and teamwork that define the spirit at the heart of MetFilm School’s student body.