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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Screenwriting Skills

Develop your storytelling, screenwriting and script development skills through practical training.

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Write for Films

Write scripts for your own final films and other student productions.

 

Screenwriting Credits

Build screenwriting credits across multiple student films.

 

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Feature Film Experience

Advanced students can take a main crew role in screenwriting on the feature film.

Understanding your study path

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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 Training

  • Develop your storytelling, screenwriting and script development skills
  • Write scripts for student films and develop your own projects

Your Films

  • Write a script for at least one final film each semester
  • Collaborate on additional student productions and build your screenwriting portfolio 
  • (usually around 3–4 additional films per semester)

Feature Film

Next Step
→ Start your film career or continue your studies

We’ll guide you

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