Prague Film School
Private film school in the Czech Republic
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Prague Film School is an international institution offering practical training in filmmaking and screen acting, based in Prague, Czech Republic. The school provides both interdisciplinary and specialized studies in film production disciplines, including directing, screenwriting, cinematography, editing, as well as programs in Acting for Film and Documentary Film. In 2022[1] and 2023[2] the school was ranked among the Top 15 International Film Schools by The Hollywood Reporter.
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| Type | Film school |
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| Established | 2002 |
Total staff | 30 |
| Students | ~100 |
| Address | Pstrossova 19 , , 110 00 , Czech Republic |
| Campus | Urban |
| Language | English |
| Website | www |
Overview
Prague Film School combines the traditions of European art-house cinema with American independent filmmaking styles. Instruction is conducted in English. The institution has affiliate study-abroad partnerships with several U.S. universities, such as Northwestern University,[3] Oberlin College[4], Sarah Lawrence College.
Prague Film School alumni are frequently represented at film festivals and award platforms, including Locarno, Tribeca, Sundance, Cannes, and the Academy Awards.[5][6][7][8]
Departments and programs
Prague Film School offers full-time studies in Narrative Filmmaking, Documentary Filmmaking, and Acting for Film. The Acting for Film program was founded by American casting director Nancy Bishop.[9] The school also offers a second-year course.
Notable alumni
| Alumni | Notability | Work | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Pinak Oza | Indian cinematographer | Raman Raghav 2.0, Gully Boy,Made in Heaven | |
| Levi Meaden | Canadian actor | Aftermath, The Killing | [10] |
| Lilli Cooper | American actress and singer | Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock | [11] |
| Raam Reddy | Indian film director | Thithi, The Fable | [12][13] |
| Rachel House | New Zealand actress and director | Whale Rider, Moana, Thor: Ragnarok, The Mountain | [14] |
| Ziya Demirel | Turkish film director | Salı, Ela ile Hilmi ve Ali | [15] |
