We recommend that all new Prague Film Institute students purchase their own:

• Portable external drive with minimum storage 2 TB
• Laptop for self guided learning and post-production practice. Our goal is to teach students how to use their own computer for high quality results. Make sure that you choose a laptop which meets the minimum recommended specification. However, for tasks which requires specialist software tools, you will be also allowed to use Prague Film Institute’s computer equipment. 

• Budget for your films – our school emphasizes the importance of practical learning by making films. Unlike standard classroom education, the cost of practical filmmaking can vary a lot depending on your script and the vision of the director and cinematographer. For teacher-led workshops the school will cover all or most production costs. However, for shooting of your own films you and your classmates must pay yourselves. As part of our curriculum we will teach you how to be resourceful when it comes to production expenses. Even with clever budgeting, we estimate that you will need approximately 5 – 10 000 CZK per semester for shooting your projects and on top of it a budget for your final films at the end of each semester. The school will provide for you a bundle of filmmaking equipment and a transportation van, but all other production costs will be your responsibility. We encourage you to plan carefully about the budget of your short film. Write or choose a script that matches the funds you have available to produce it.

We understand that by choosing to study with us you are making a big financial commitment. We want to make sure you understand exactly what your tuition fee will cover when you decide to become a Prague Film Institute student.

• Lectures, workshops & master classes
• Teaching materials
• Prague Film Institute Certificate 
• Equipment (see more here)
  • Industry standard cinema cameras & equipment
  • Full editing suite with post-production software
  • Individual licence to Premiere Pro/Da Vinci/AVID Pro Tool
  • School car for student projects
• Green-screen and cinema room on-site
• Field trips to industry partners
• Discounts at our industry partners

• Air fare
• Visa fee & health insurance
• Living expenses (housing, food, transportation)
• Production cost for your films (such as locations, actors, fuel) 

Hovewer Prague is still cheaper than many European cities. The capital offers very safe living environment with high rating in housing and healthcare.