Prague Film School

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Prague Film School
Prague Film School logo with text.png
Type Film school
Established2002
Total staff
30
Students~100
Address
Pstrossova 19
,
Prague
,
110 00
,
Czech Republic
CampusUrban
Language English
Website www.praguefilmschool.cz


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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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

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Prague Film School

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

AlumniNotabilityWorkRef.
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 directorSalı, Ela ile Hilmi ve Ali [15]

References

  1. ↑ Ritman, Scott Roxborough,Etan Vlessing,Patrick Brzeski,Alex (2022-08-05). "15 Best International Film Schools of 2022". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-03-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ↑ Vlessing, Patrick Brzeski,Alex Ritman,Scott Roxborough,Etan (2023-08-11). "The 15 Top Global Film Schools". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-03-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ↑ ae; Knowles, Jaharia (2024-11-11). "NU artists hone their craft in Prague". The Daily Northwestern. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
  4. ↑ "Academic Program in Cinema and Media". Oberlin College and Conservatory. 2017-12-15. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
  5. ↑ "Alumni | Prague Film School". 2020-12-15. Retrieved 2025-03-19.
  6. ↑ T. H. R. Staff (2015-11-10). "'Thithi': Mumbai Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
  7. ↑ "Creative Writing Graduate and Filmmaker: Emily Cohn '17". Oberlin College and Conservatory. 2019-04-08. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
  8. ↑ "Graduates of Prague Film School helped make the Oscar-nominated short Anuja". www.expats.cz. 2025-02-08. Retrieved 2025-03-19.
  9. ↑ "Bio". Nancy Bishop Casting. Retrieved 2024-01-26.
  10. ↑ Volmers, Eric (27 September 2016). "Calgary-raised actor Levi Meaden finds his inner badass in sci-fi series, Aftermath". Calgary Herald .
  11. ↑ Block, Michael. "Spotlight On...Lilli Cooper" . Retrieved 2024-02-05.
  12. ↑ Prathap, Nair (February 2024). "I want to break the cinematic space in a way that expands it". Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan India.
  13. ↑ Kay, Jeremy (8 January 2016). "Palm Springs Q&A: Raam Reddy, 'Thithi'". Screen Daily .
  14. ↑ "Rachel House". The Arts Foundation. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
  15. ↑ "Ziya Demirel | IFFR". iffr.com. Retrieved 2024-02-05.

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