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.
Prague Film School combines the traditions of European art-house cinema with American independent filmmaking styles. Instruction is conducted in English, catering to a diverse student body and faculty from around the world. The institution has affiliate study-abroad partnerships with several prominent U.S. universities, such as Northwestern University, [1] Oberlin College [2] , Sarah Lawrence College.
Prague Film School alumni are frequently represented at prestigious film festivals and award platforms, including the Locarno and Tribeca Film Festival. [3] [4]
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. [5] It offers also a second year course with the participation of internationally celebrated filmmakers such as Alejandro Hernandez and Mariano Barroso.
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