About the specialisation

Screenwriting Courses

Screenwriting courses at Prague Film Institute are hands-on. You don’t just write scripts — you see them come to life. As a screenwriting student, you learn how to develop stories, create characters, structure a script and write for the screen. What makes this track unique is that you can write scripts for real student films, including your own final film. You learn the full process from idea to finished movie.

During the program, you’ll be able to collaborate with other students — they often look for writers for their films, which gives you multiple opportunities to get your work produced.

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Produced Work

You can write scripts for class films, short exercises, and final projects — your work doesn’t stay on paper.

 

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Your Film

Write and develop your own final project from script to screen.

Real Credits

Collaborate with classmates and gain multiple writing credits.

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Strong Portfolio

Graduate with finished scripts and completed films written by you.

Understanding your study path

screenwriting in our courses

1-Month & 3-Month Courses

You don’t choose a specialisation yet. Everyone builds the same filmmaking foundation.

 

Screenwriting Experience

  • Screenwriting is taught alongside directing, editing, production and cinematography to give you a balanced foundation.
  • Learn the basics of story, structure and scene writing

Final Film

  • Option to write the script for the group project— a great first writing credit.

Next Step

  • → Continue to the 1-Year Beginner Filmmaking Program

2-Month Course

This program is not designed for screenwriters. It is a camera-focused intensive course, with training centred on cinematography, lighting, camera movement and on-set practice.

5-Month Course

Ideal for beginners who want a full filmmaking foundation — including screenwriting.

 

Screenwriting Experience

  • General filmmaking + dedicated screenwriting classes
  • Develop short story ideas with feedback
  • Write scripts for final films and class exercises 

Final Film

  • Write the script for your own film
  • Option to work on 3-4 more films in any role

Next Step

  • → Option to continue to the second semester of the 1-Year Program if you decide during the course

1-Year & 2-Year Programs

Screenwriting Experience

  • Ideal for developing strong, advanced screenwriting skills over time
  • Study cinematography and shape your own timetable through other electives

Final Films

  • Each semester you write a script for at least one final film (yours or a classmate’s)
  • Plus the option to work on 3–4 additional films each semester in any role
  • Strong portfolio and real on-set professional experience

Next Step

  • →  Start your film career or continue studies
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