FROM FIRST FILM TO FIRST FEATURE

Prague Film Institute is a 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.

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FILMMAKING

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

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TAKE THE NEXT STEP:
MAKE A FEATURE FILM

NEW FOR 2027: Students in our advanced programs can develop a feature screenplay during their studies. After successfully completing the program, they can shoot their own feature film without additional tuition. Included in the program: professional mentoring, a main crew role and a €100,000 production budget.

LEARN BY DOING

Learn through practical workshops, shoots and exercises, with direct guidance and individual feedback from working professionals.

MAKE FILMS. MAKE A FEATURE

Filmmaking students create their own films throughout their studies. Advanced students also develop a feature film and can continue into production after successful completion — without additional tuition.

REAL INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Gain opportunities to work on professional film and TV productions during your studies and experience how the industry works on set.

CAREER SUPPORT

Get career support throughout your studies, from internships and industry opportunities to festival submissions and guidance for your next steps after graduation.

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

Hollywood & European Filmmakers

Our tutors are active industry professionals bringing experience from international film productions directly into our classrooms. Filmmakers like Laurent Barès (Knightsfall, Carnival Row), Martin Hub (Titanic, Gladiator), and Pavel Sagner (Nosferatu, Casino Royale) lead masterclasses and hands-on workshops where students film scenes, learn professional techniques, and gain insights usually reserved for real film sets.

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