European Film Schools

Reading Time: 2 minutesFilm and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague (FAMU) Prague, Czech Republic The fifth-oldest film school in the world with dedicated English-language programs for international students. The golden period of Czech cinema began here. Quick facts What this school is known for FAMU’s “golden period” in the 1960s produced the Czech… Continue reading Famu Prague

Reading Time: 2 minutesFilm University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF Potsdam-Babelsberg, Germany Germany’s oldest film school (founded 1954), located on the same campus as historic Studio Babelsberg where major international films are produced. Quick facts What this school is known for Located immediately adjacent to Studio Babelsberg, one of the world’s oldest and most active film studios (used for The… Continue reading Film University Babelsberg

Reading Time: 2 minutesHDK-Valand — Academy of Art and Design, University of Gothenburg (Film) Gothenburg, Sweden Part of the University of Gothenburg, HDK-Valand is the arts and design faculty where film students develop independent, inquiry-led practice in an international community. Quick facts What this school is known for HDK-Valand is part of Sweden’s legendary film tradition, which gave… Continue reading Hdk Valand Gothenburg, Sweden

Reading Time: 2 minutesHochschule für Fernsehen und Film München (HFF Munich) Munich, Germany Germany’s leading state film school, known for producing Oscar-winning directors and major German-language filmmakers. Quick facts What this school is known for HFF Munich has produced some of Germany’s and Europe’s most successful filmmakers. Three Oscar winners: Caroline Link (Nowhere in Africa, Beyond Silence), Florian… Continue reading Hff Munich

Reading Time: 2 minutesFrance’s legendary national film school is known for developing auteur directors and producing more major film award winners than any other school in the world. Quick facts What this school is known for La Fémis alumni have won more major international film awards than graduates of any other school. The school is legendary for producing… Continue reading La Femis Paris, France

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Leon Schiller National Higher School of Film, Television and Theatre (PWSFTViT Łódź) Łódź, Poland One of the world’s greatest film schools. Home to Roman Polanski, Andrzej Wajda, and Krzysztof Kieślowski. Instruction is in Polish. Quick facts What this school is known for The greatest assembly of legendary directors from one school. Roman Polanski (Palme… Continue reading Lodz Film School, Poland

Reading Time: 2 minutesCopenhagen, Denmark Denmark’s national film academy, connected to the Dogme 95 movement, with a world-class reputation and extremely limited spots for students. Quick facts What this school is known for The National Film School produced the filmmakers behind Dogme 95, one of cinema’s most influential movements. Graduates include Oscar winners and internationally recognized directors. Denmark’s… Continue reading National Film School Denmark

Reading Time: 2 minutesBeaconsfield, United Kingdom One of the world’s leading postgraduate film schools, known for hands-on training with professional studio equipment and strong industry connections. Quick facts What this school is known for NFTS runs more behind-the-camera training programs than any other film school in the world. The school is famous for treating students like professional filmmakers… Continue reading National Film and Television School (NFTS)

Reading Time: 3 minutesSAE Institute (European Campuses) Multiple European campuses: Berlin, Vienna, Amsterdam, London, and other cities A global for-profit creative media school chain offering practical, job-focused film and video production training with multiple campuses across Europe. Quick facts What this school is known for Practical, hands-on training in film equipment and production. SAE focuses on getting students… Continue reading SAE Institute Europe

Reading Time: 2 minutesCopenhagen, Denmark An alternative, non-traditional film school focused on experimental and hands-on filmmaking in a small community setting. Quick facts What this school is known for Super16 is known for being an independent, experimental alternative to formal film academies. Founded in 1999, it emphasizes creative freedom and community. The school operates without top management, allowing… Continue reading Super16 Copenhagen, Denmark