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SODA students collaborate with internationally acclaimed artist for Factory International film

Student project celebrates the construction workforce behind Factory’s new home Two talented students from the School of Digital Arts (SODA) at Manchester Metropolitan University have created a short film to …

October 11, 2023

SODA Academic’s Film ‘Hoard’ Shines at Venice International Film Festival Premiere

SODA Academic’s Film ‘Hoard’ Shines at Venice International Film Festival Premiere Hoard, a daring and provocative new film from Luna Carmoon, produced by School of Digital Arts (SODA) Senior Lecturer …

September 5, 2023

Filmmaking graduate’s work premiered on stage at Manchester Psych Fest

Filmmaking graduate’s work premiered on stage at Manchester Psych Fest A recent filmmaking graduate from Manchester Met was commissioned to create an audio-visual film that premiered on stage at Manchester …

September 4, 2023

Filmmaking student directs new crime film set in the Peak District

Al Boyd is directing his first feature length film starring villagers from Edale A filmmaking student from Manchester Metropolitan University’s School of Digital Arts (SODA) is directing his first feature …

August 3, 2023

SODA Students Create a Digital Oasis at Manchester’s Castlefield Viaduct

Future Media Production students from the School of Digital Arts (SODA) have ‘planted’ a host of fascinating digital seed installations at Manchester’s Castlefield Viaduct A collaboration with the National Trust …

July 20, 2023

OFCOM Explores Future Audience Interactions at SODA Student Film Showcase

Members of UK media regulator OFCOM recently paid a visit to the School of Digital Arts (SODA) for an exciting collaborative project, exploring the innovative ways in which future audiences …

July 11, 2023
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Industry greats honour filmmaking students with University awards

High praise as cinematography legends judge Filmmaking Awards The creative talents of Manchester Met’s Filmmaking students have been recognised by a glittering array of industry names including director Danny Boyle, Game …

June 19, 2023

SODA Reader Named Finalist in World Health Organisation Film Festival

Congratulations to Dr Agnieszka Piotrowska, Reader in Film at SODA, whose film ‘WASH’ has been selected as a finalist in the Wellbeing category of the World Health Organisation’s fourth Health …

June 6, 2023
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Manchester Metropolitan’s School of Digital Arts wins RIBA North West Award 2023

The School of Digital Arts (SODA) at Manchester Metropolitan University is a Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) North West award winner 2023. The awards recognise buildings of architectural significance and take place within each region …

May 23, 2023

School of Digital Arts (SODA) hosts a programme of discovery and learning for industry professionals

The SODA for Business events series provides thought leadership and emerging knowledge on new, creative technologies and the business skills required to implement new strategies. From expert masterclasses to informal jam sessions, …

May 15, 2023