Vienna Film Academy

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Film Academy Vienna
Filmakademie Wien
Type Public
Established1952
President Claudia Walkensteiner-Preschl
Location,
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The Film Academy Vienna (Filmakademie Wien) is the Institute for Film and Television at the University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna.

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Curriculum

The offered programs (Bachelor/Master's degree) are:

There is also a Digital Art - Compositing program (Master only).

During the first two years of study, students take classes in all programs, before they specialize in the field of study they applied for.

Application

The application process takes place once a year: After completing given assignments, some of the applicants will be invited for one week of tests and interviews. The Filmacademy Vienna admits 15 to 20 new students per year.

Faculty

The current faculty consists of internationally acclaimed filmmakers:

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