1-Year Filmmaking Program – Entry Requirements

17-year-old applicants are also accepted if they are in the final year of secondary education and provide parental/guardian consent for signing the contract.

If English is not your first language, and you didn’t study your last two years of school in English, you need to show that your English level is at least:

• CEFR B2
• PTE 51
• IELTS 5.5 (Reading and Writing at 5.5 or higher)
• or any other recognised language test at the same level

No certificate is required at the time of application; English level is assessed during the admissions interview. If the applicant does not provide a certificate before the start of the academic year, they must take the school’s internal English test. If they do not meet the required level, they must attend English classes (at an additional cost) and retake the test. The required English level must be achieved before final assessments; otherwise, the student will not be eligible to complete the program.

A scan or photo of a valid passport or ID card is required as part of the application for identity verification. Data is processed in line with GDPR.

Applicants who are in their final year of secondary school and do not yet have their diploma may apply with an official transcript for now. The final Secondary School Certificate must be submitted before the start of the academic year.

Applicants from South Asia may apply with 10 completed school years (Class 10) as an equivalent entry requirement.

Your CV should include your name and contact details, a personal statement, work experience or your video/film shooting references, education and qualifications, key skills.

Submit a motivational letter of 1–2 standard pages (250–500 words) describing your motivation to study film, your interest or goals in filmmaking, and why Prague Film Institute is the right fit for you.

Example of creative work may include (for example): photography, footage, short video, show real, short story, scenario, visualisation, music or best sample(s) of your film project with clear explanation of your involvement and role in it.