In this program you will learn the essentials of general filmmaking which are necessary for a successful career in the film industry. In addition, you can choose to specialise in the field according to your interest (select on the application form). The specialisations are relevant for your practical classes.
Regular classes will take place at Prague Film Institute premises located in the historical centre of Prague. Moreover, as a great benefit of this program, every semester you will go for a 4-day workshop to Silesian University in Opava, which is located in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. There you will have the opportunity to meet and network with other filmmaking students and university teachers, and to widen your horizons as a filmmaker. You can explore the filmmaking premises and the library of Silesian university with a virtual tour.
During study you will turn all knowledge acquired in the classroom into practice. During the course you will shoot up to 60 short films and scenes of different styles which you can be used for a high-quality showreel.
Small class sizes means more time with tutors and individual guidance on your projects. Our teachers are actively involved in the film industry and can offer tips on the latest trends in filmmaking.
Our best students will get a chance to have a filmmaking internship on a professional film set. The internship will grow your network of all-important contacts and set yourself apart in this very competitive career field.
During the study you will shoot at least 6 festival-worthy films for which you will have access to locations on our premises including a green screen and light studio and professional equipment, including RED cameras.
Don’t worry, you can still choose a different filmmaking program from our available courses.
We understand that by choosing to study with us you are making a big financial commitment. The tuition fee of this course is 18 750 USD / annually. We want to make sure you understand exactly what your tuition fee will cover when you decide to become a Prague Film Institute student.
Hovewer Prague is still cheaper than many European cities. The capital offers very safe living environment with high rating in housing and healthcare.
We recommend that all new Prague Film Institute students purchase their own:
| Component | Minimum Requirement | Recommended Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel COre i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 | Intel Core i9 or AMD Ryzen 9 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+ |
| GPU | 4 GB VRAM | 8 GB+ VRAM |
| Media Storage | SSD or RAID | SSD, Direct Attached RAID or NAD RAID (10 GbE) |
The program is taught in English but at the same time classes of Czech language are an essential part of the program. During study, English will be permitted until your Czech language skills are sufficient. This program offers the benefit of learning a new language in an authentic environment. By the time you finish your filmmaking program you will have foundational understanding of Czech language, giving you an edge in the film industry in Prague.
The first two years you will study the same modules as students from the 2-year filmmaking degree course. The third year you will study advanced modules according to your specialisation and focus on writing and finalisation of your bachelor thesis under guidance of our teachers.
These optional subjects will further evolve your knowledge in the field of filmmaking. Class sizes are limited, though. Students can sign up on a first come, first served bases in the beginning of each academic year.
Our film school is situated in a building with award-winning directors, film equipment rental-house and professional post-production facilities. You will be surrounded by film professionals and have a chance to peek in the production workflow of the real film industry.
