Learn filmmaking by living it

FROM FIRST FILM TO FIRST FEATURE

Prague Film Institute is an international hands-on film and acting school in Prague, where you learn by working on films from day one — behind the camera or in front of it. Create your own films or act in student productions, gain opportunities to experience professional film and TV sets, and progress towards Feature Film Production. Founded by a successful film producer with nearly 30 years of industry experience, our UK-accredited BTEC programs are taught and mentored by working film professionals.

 

acting for film

Train for the camera in focused practical sessions with individual feedback, and perform in student film productions.

Filmmaking

Learn filmmaking by making your own films, with hands-on guidance throughout the creative process.

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learn by
doing

Practical classes, workshops and filmmaking exercises led by industry professionals.

 

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SHOOT YOUR OWN FILMS

Create your own films and, in advanced programs, take part in making a full-length feature film.

 

WORK ON REAL FILM SETS

Get opportunities to work on professional film and TV productions while you study.

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career support

Internships, festivals, industry connections and support for your next steps after graduation.

LEARN FROM INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS

Our tutors are active industry professionals, bringing experience from major international film productions directly into the classroom. Professionals such as Cyrus Voris (Kung Fu Panda, Robin Hood), Martin Hub (Titanic, Gladiator) or Pavel Sagner (Nosferatu, Casino Royale, Extraction 2) bring decades of real-world industry experience into practical classes and hands-on workshops.

Jindrich Koci

Production Design Tutor

Leila Basma

Directing tutor
Film festival selections

Jaromir Sedina

Drone Cinematography Tutor

 

Industry Workshops

A glimpse of hands-on workshops from our longer programs, continuously updated to reflect current industry trends.

Action Scenes Workshop
Meet your instructor and get a glimpse of our action scenes workshops in practice.

AI Filmmaking
This sample was created by students during our AI Filmmaking Workshop using AI tools.

Virtual Production Workshop
Film in a professional LED studio used in modern productions and explore virtual filmmaking techniques.

Drone

Drone Workshop
Learn to shoot cinematic aerial footage with professional drones, with an option to obtain a drone pilot license.

Real stories, Real experiences

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY

Elina (Czechia)
1-Year Acting for Film (Beginner) Program

Rostyslav (Ukraine)
BA in Filmmaking Transfer Program

Fathima (India)
1-Year Filmmaking Program

Natalia (Slovakia)
BA in Filmmaking Transfer Program

Simon (Germany)
BA in Filmmaking Transfer Program

Sabah (Israel)
1-Year Filmmaking Program

Updates, student projects, and filmmaking tips

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