PCFE Film School
PCFE Film School provides hands-on instruction in filmmaking. Covering directing, screenwriting, cinematography, film history and theory, PCFE Film School programs are designed for those considering film as a profession or for those wishing to explore film as a vehicle for creative expression.
Based in Prague, PCFE Film School has at its disposal some of the greatest film talent in the industry. Oscar and Cannes award-winning directors along with Academy professors combine to make PCFE Film School one of the strongest in Europe.
PCFE Film School offers year and semester studies throughout the academic year and three-week workshops during the summer. Students come from all over the world.
Prague is one of Europe's most beautiful capitals. Cobbled-stone streets, baroque cupolas and medieval squares give the city a naturally photogenic backdrop. It is both a geographical and moral bohemia, a beautiful city with a lively artistic subculture. Prague is a cultural city, full of pubs, cafes, cinemas, clubs, concerts and more.
Prague is a relatively inexpensive place to live; between two to three times less costly than other western capitals. It is a favorite among artists who find that modest savings can last quite a while.
Filmmaking programs
Three-week summer workshops
Covering screenwriting, directing, camera and editing, the workshops take each student from screenplay concept to finished short film. Each student has the opportunity to write, shoot, direct and edit his or her film.
Program structure: the first two weeks are classroom and studio-based; screenwriting, directing, camera (incl. intro to lighting and sound), and editing is covered. The last week is devoted to the production and post-production of student films. The programs are enhanced by screening sessions and master workshops with celebrated local film directors. For students films, the school provides professional actors. Each student /film director is also provided with a local czech-speaking production assistant, to help with organisational work.
Group size - max. 12 students; the group is split into crews of 3-4 during camera, editing and sound design exercises.
Semester programs
Curriculum covers core modules of screenwriting, directing, cinematography, and editing. Sound design, film history, film theory, and documentary film are also treatedMaster workshops, lectures and screenings with award-winning filmmakers supplement the core program. Larger projects are carried out by crews of three or four students. For final project films, school provides professional actors and local Czech-speaking production assistants. Students can chose to shoot their short films on DVCAM or 16 mm (the latter for an additional fee - see tuition section)
Academic-year programs
Curriculum covers core modules of screenwriting, directing, cinematography and editing. Sound design, production management, film history, film theory, documentary film are also treated.
Master workshops, screenings and guest lectures with award-winning filmmakers supplement program. Students are expected to write, direct, shoot and edit a large amount of material while in Prague. Larger projects are carried out by crews of three or four students. School provides professional actors and local Czech-speaking production assistants for larger projects.Upon program completion, student show-reels might include music videos, documentaries, commercials, short films and more.
All programs are run in English
Year Program
- Tuition Fee: 9.400 Euro (covers program & video equipment)
- Optional fee for shooting on 16mm: 3.000 Euro
- Accommodation: 2.680 Euro (optional)
- PCFE Scholarship Fund - maximum 4.700 Euro / person
- PCFE Grant-Matching Program - maximum 1.400 Euro / person
Semester Studies
- Tuition Fee: 4.740 Euro (covers program & video equipment)
- Optional fee for shooting on 16mm: 3.000 Euro
- Accommodation: 1.340 Euro (optional)
- PCFE Scholarship Fund - maximum 2.370 Euro / person
- PCFE Grant-Matching Program - maximum 800 Euro / person
Three-Week Summer Workshops
- Tuition Fee: 2.460 Euro (covers program & equipment)
- Accommodation: 420 Euro (optional)
- PCFE Scholarship Fund - maximum 1.230 Euro / person
- PCFE Grant-Matching Program - maximum 500 Euro / person
