When to apply to Prague Film School
Application deadline for programs starting September 2026:
August 23, 2026
Application deadlines for summer workshops:
Applications are reviewed on a weekly basis.
Congratulations to our alumna Olive Nwosu whose feature film debut Lady is selected to premiere in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival and received the Special Jury Award for Acting Ensemble. Lady is written and directed by Olive, who was born in Lagos, Nigeria and is now based in London. The film follows a female cab driver in Lagos whose life shifts when she crosses paths with a spirited group of women navigating the city’s nightlife. Congratulations to Olive on this major achievement and for bringing her powerful storytelling to one of the most prestigious stages in independent cinema. The film also received its European premiere at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival.
In the documentary section, our alumni are also represented with The Lake (Special Jury Award: Impact for Change) and Time and Water (both produced by Caitlin Mae Burke), as well as Jane Elliot Against The World (produced by Elena Gaby and Max Powers)
We are also happy to share that Without Kelly, shot by our alumna Christine Leuhusen and winner of the Best Short Film award in the Orizzonti Short Films International Competition at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, is selected for the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. In addition, the short film Pankaja, color graded by our alumnus Aaryaman Kutty, is part of the Short Film Competition at Sundance, marking another outstanding achievement for our alumni community.
For the second consecutive year, The Hollywood Reporter listed Prague Film School among the 15 best international film schools in its printed issue dated August 9, 2023.
We’re thrilled to share that Anuja, a film featuring the incredible contributions of Prague Film School alumni, was nominated for the Oscars 2025 in the Best Live Action Short Film category! The team includes Ksheetij Saini as Producer, Assistant Director and VFX Artist, Akash Raje as Cinematographer, Siddharth Gadhia as 1st Assistant Camera, Laura Salagnac as Director’s Assistant, and Aaryaman Kutty as Colourist. Their remarkable work showcases the talent and dedication of our graduates, and we couldn’t be prouder!
We’re proud to share that Rüzgara Bırak (Chasing the Wind), the latest work by one of our alumni from Turkey, Engin Erden, is now streaming globally on Netflix.
We’re also excited to see our alumna Haolu Wang directing the episode Hotel Reverie in the seventh season of Black Mirror, now streaming on Netflix as well. After completing her studies at Prague Film School, Haolu went on to graduate from London’s NFTS and has since been directing premium work for British television.
Our alumna from Norway Anna Fabricius shot the short film Sand i Tissen, which was in the Official Selection of the Tribeca Film Festival 2026. Godt jobba!
Our film school's programs
What does the Filmmaking Program at Prague Film School cover?
The Filmmaking Program at Prague Film School covers foundation training and specialization studies in screenwriting, directing, cinematography, and post-production. It combines lectures and practical work with an intensive production load, aiming to inculcate practical skills and theoretical knowledge for making quality films.
What does the Acting for Film Program at Prague Film School offer?
The Acting for Film Program at Prague Film School offers an intensive, conservatory style curriculum instructing both the art and craft of acting for the camera. Unlike many acting courses that train for theater, this program focuses on screen acting, which offers the bulk of career opportunities and allows actors to engage with the largest audiences across time and geography.
What does the Documentary Film Program at Prague Film School focus on?
The Documentary Film Program at Prague Film School focuses on creating the independent documentary filmmaker. Through intensive practical and theoretical work, students learn to adapt narrative tools to tell truthful stories that entertain, educate, and inspire. The course is designed to develop professional-level production and post-production skills.
About Prague Film School
Why Choose Prague Film School?
Prague Film School trains aspiring filmmakers and actors to become film professionals. This is accomplished through a praxis-heavy curriculum involving each student in up to 30 productions annually, many of which end up in the Industry's top film festivals.
The prevailing ethos of Prague Film School is a mix of European art-house and American independent cinemas. Up to 100 filmmakers annually enroll, drawn from the best schools around the globe and from a wide range of professions and backgrounds.
The language of instruction is English.
What makes the filmmaking experience at Prague Film School unique?
The filmmaking experience at Prague Film School is unique due to its intimate size, fostering close relations with teachers and easy access to facilities, and its location in the city of Prague itself. Unlike many larger academies, PFS promotes close work relations and leverages Prague as a classroom, home, and film set, attracting professional productions globally.
The filmmaking experience at Prague Film School is unique due to its intimate size, fostering close relations with teachers and easy access to facilities, and its location in the city of Prague itself. Unlike many larger academies, PFS promotes close work relations and leverages Prague as a classroom, home, and film set, attracting professional productions globally.
The filmmaking experience at Prague Film School is unique due to its intimate size, fostering close relations with teachers and easy access to facilities, and its location in the city of Prague itself. Unlike many larger academies, PFS promotes close work relations and leverages Prague as a classroom, home, and film set, attracting professional productions globally.
What achievements have Prague Film School alumni accomplished?
Prague Film School alumni have accomplished significant achievements, with their work screened and awarded at top film festivals worldwide. These include recognition at Cannes, Venice, Berlinale, Sundance, Toronto, Locarno, the Oscars, the Emmy’s, and many other international competitions, celebrating the fresh talent of our graduates.
Prague Film School alumni have accomplished significant achievements, with their work screened and awarded at top film festivals worldwide. These include recognition at Cannes, Venice, Berlinale, Sundance, Toronto, Locarno, the Oscars, the Emmy’s, and many other international competitions, celebrating the fresh talent of our graduates.
The Surrender
Cailin Yatsko (cinematographer)
The Sex Life of College Girls
Scott Lipman (actor)
Lady
Olive Nwosu (writer / director)
Till Love Do Us Part
Ran Li (writer, director)
The Short History of the Long Road
Ani Simon-Kennedy (writer, director)
Cailin Yatsko (cinematographer)
Jojo Rabbit
Isabel Stewart (actress)
Amanda Erixon Ekelund (post-production assistant)
Salı
Ziya Demirel (writer, director)
Melis Balaban (actress)
Bokshi
Harsh Vaibhav (screenwriter)
Gully Boy
Jay Oza (cinematographer)
Dangerous Liaisons
Leonora Lonsdale (director)
The French Dispatch
May Ziadé (producer’s assistant)
Endless Summer Syndrome
Kaveh Daneshmand (writer, director, producer)
Cedric Larvoire (cinematographer)
Thithi
Raam Reddy (writer, director)
Doron Tampert (cinematographer)
John Zimmerman (editor)
The Fable
Raam Reddy (writer / director / producer)
Anuja
Ksheetij Saini (Producer, Assistant Director and VFX Artist)
Akash Raje (Cinematographer)
Siddharth Gadhia (1st Assistant Camera)
Laura Salagnac (Director’s Assistant)
Aaryaman Kutty (Colourist)
Black Mirror: Hotel Reverie
Haolu Wang (director)
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