FAMU International

What FAMU International does

FAMU International is the international programs division of FAMU (Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, or AMU), a Czech public higher-education institution founded in 1946. Operating from a single campus in Prague, it serves aspiring international filmmakers through an English-language portfolio spanning three-year Master's degrees in Filmmaking (Directing, Cinematography, Editing specializations) and Editing/Montage, one-year intensive certificate programs in Directing, Cinematography, Documentary, Animation, Editing, Film Sound, Screenwriting, and Photography, a five-week Summer Filmmaking Campus, a free two-semester Production Team Studies program, and an Animated Film Course.

The division's pedagogical platform blends analog film craft (16mm and 35mm shooting, Steenbeck flatbed editing) with industry-standard digital production (ARRI cameras, Avid, DaVinci, ProTools) and runs on a high-touch mentorship model of 4-7 students per mentor. Curriculum is reinforced by an ecosystem of European film festival and incubator partnerships, including Karlovy Vary, Jihlava IDFF, PAF Olomouc, MidPoint, Dok.Incubator, ExOriente, and the European Editing Masterclass, with final student films screened through Studio FAMU's two high-end screening rooms.

Revenue is generated through differentiated tuition tiers (one-year intensives priced EUR 10,500-24,490, Summer Campus EUR 6,390-6,790, Master's programs EUR 13,000-17,000 per year, and Production Team Studies free), supplemented by application fees (EUR 50 one-time or CZK 878), Czech public institutional funding via AMU, and co-programming with festival partners. With 57 dedicated staff, the division markets globally through its institutional website, Facebook, Instagram, email, education fairs, and a high-leverage word-of-mouth channel powered by 6 Oscar-winning alumni and 70+ years of brand equity.

Name

FAMU International

Legal name

AMU – Akademie múzických umění v Praze

Website

https://international.famu.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

FAMU International is the English-language division of Prague's AMU film school, delivering Master's degrees, one-year intensive programs, summer campuses, and production studies to international filmmakers worldwide through analog-and-digital filmmaking curricula.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film School Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Fine Arts Schools (61161)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Film, Television & Media Arts Colleges (EDAHAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Animation, Game Art & Digital Arts Colleges (EDAHAJAI)

Keywords

• Film school education
• Cinematography training
• Filmmaking programs
• Master's degree programs
• Photography education

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - One Year Intensive Programs: Full credited curriculum programs (up to 1 year) with certificate and ECTS summary. Programs include Directing Fiction (EUR 24,490), Cinematography (EUR 22,490), Documentary (EUR 18,990), Animation (EUR 17,990), Editing (EUR 14,990), Film Sound (EUR 11,990), Screenwriting (EUR 10,990), Photography (EUR 10,500). Production costs of practical exercises covered in tuition fee.
2. Tuition Fees - Master's Degree Programs: Three-year Master's programs in Directing (431,000 CZK / EUR 16,970), Editing/Montage (352,000 CZK / EUR 13,700), and Cinematography (550,000 CZK / 490,000 CZK / 300,000 CZK depending on specialization).
3. Tuition Fees - Animated Film Course: One-year intensive animation course: 355,000 CZK (approx. EUR 13,000) including 21% VAT. Production of major workshop projects included in tuition fee. Optional two-semester installment payment with EUR 80 surcharge per semester.
4. Summer Filmmaking Campus: Five-week intensive summer program: EUR 6,390 (Early Bird) or EUR 6,790 (Regular). Fee includes tuition, accommodation, local transport, Karlovy Vary Film Festival accreditation, location scouting, and visa/insurance consulting.
5. Production Team Studies: Two-semester certified course in production studies, free of charge. Students only pay for optional events like FAMUFest and festival visits.
6. Application Fees: Application fee of CZK 878 (or EUR equivalent) for Master's programs. EUR 50 application fee for one-year programs.

Pricing tiers

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Core offering

FAMU International delivers English-language film and photography education to international students at the Prague campus of the Academy of Performing Arts (AMU). It sells one-year intensive certificate programs, three-year Master's degrees in Filmmaking and Editing, a five-week Summer Filmmaking Campus, a Production Team Studies course, and a One-Year Photography Program, all featuring hands-on production with 16mm/35mm analog and digital (ARRI, Avid, DaVinci, ProTools) equipment.

Product overview

FAMU International offers a portfolio of educational programs in filmmaking and photography taught in English. The main offerings include three-year Master's degrees in Filmmaking (with Directing, Cinematography, and Editing specializations) and Editing (Montage), as well as one-year intensive programs in Photography, Animated Film, and general Filmmaking (covering Directing, Cinematography, Editing, Animation, Screenwriting, and Sound). Additional programs include the Summer Filmmaking Campus (5-week intensive workshop) and Production Team Studies (two-semester certified course). All programs are based in Prague, with small class sizes (4-5 students per mentor) and hands-on practical training integrated into the curriculum.

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Products and services

• Master's Degree in Filmmaking Three-year Master's program with specializations in Directing, Cinematography, and Editing. An intensive, practical course taught in small groups within the FAMU community. Pricing is 550,000 CZK, 490,000 CZK, or 300,000 CZK depending on specialization.
• Master's Degree in Editing (Montage) Three-year Master's program fully taught in English, focusing on montage as artistic expression. Students work as creative partners with directors, mastering composition of sound and image using analog film on Steenbeck flatbed editors and digital software like Avid and DaVinci. Priced at 352,000 CZK (approx. EUR 13,700) per academic year 2021/2022.
• One Year Intensive Program Intensive one-year credited curriculum without full degree, resulting in a certificate and ECTS summary. Specializations include Directing Fiction (EUR 24,490), Cinematography (EUR 22,490), Documentary (EUR 18,990), Animation (EUR 17,990), Editing (EUR 14,990), Film Sound (EUR 11,990), and Screenwriting (EUR 10,990). Production costs of practical exercises are covered in tuition fee.
• Summer Filmmaking Campus Five-week intensive filmmaking workshop from June 26 to July 31, 2026. Includes analogue 16mm film shooting, digital project development, Karlovy Vary International Film Festival attendance, and cultural excursions. Limited to 16 students with accommodation included. Priced at EUR 6,390 (Early Bird) or EUR 6,790 (Regular).
• Production Team Studies Two-semester certified course taught in English (80%) and Czech (20%), preparing students for film production careers. Participants work on a minimum of 3 short films and can earn up to 60 ECTS credits. Free program with voluntary participation in events.
• One-Year Photography Program Two-semester intensive photography course covering analogue and digital techniques. Core courses include mentor workshop, studio photography, landscape/still life, photo chemistry/physics, and history/theory of photography. Limited to 2-3 students per mentor. Priced at EUR 10,500 including VAT.
• Animated Film Course One-year intensive animation course covering techniques including experimental animation, stop-motion, visual expression/figural drawing, and body animation/mask. Students learn hand-made and digital (computerized) animation methods, storyboarding, and puppet structure. Priced at 355,000 CZK (approx. EUR 13,000) including 21% VAT, with an optional two-semester installment plan with EUR 80 surcharge per semester.

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• ExOriente Film WorkshopminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional internship and masterclass partner. Students gain opportunities to work under internationally acclaimed tutors during festivals and seminars.
• International Documentary Film Festival Jihlava (IDFF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual documentary film festival providing professional development opportunities and industry exposure for students.
• PAF Olomouc (Animated Film Festival)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimated film festival partner offering workshops and industry connections for animation students.
• MidPointminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScreenwriting and development workshop providing professional internship opportunities for students.
• Dok.IncubatorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDocumentary film incubator offering masterclasses and professional development for aspiring documentary filmmakers.
• European Editing MasterclassminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvanced editing masterclass providing specialized professional training for editing students.
• Karlovy Vary International Film FestivalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFive days as industry professional at the festival included in Summer Filmmaking Campus. Industry accreditation provided as part of program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Film and Television School (NFTS): UK's flagship postgraduate film school with intensive, practice-led programs. Comparable to FAMU in prestige, cohort size discipline, and industry reputation, though it is more UK-anchored.
• London Film School: UK-based international film school offering Master's and short programs in English. Closest Western European peer to FAMU International in terms of international cohort focus, prestige, and postgraduate film training.
• Polish National Film School (PWSFTviT, Łódź): Poland's premier state film school in Łódź, with a parallel East-European heritage, craft emphasis, and alumni Oscar pedigree. The closest geographic and institutional peer to FAMU.
• New York Film Academy (NYFA): US-based film school heavily focused on international, English-language cohorts with one- and two-year intensives. Closest commercial-style peer to FAMU International in program structure and global student recruitment model.
• HFF Munich (Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München): Munich's state film school, the other major German-language film school alongside DFFB. Comparable in public-institution structure, craft emphasis, and postgraduate specializations.
• Vancouver Film School: Canadian intensive, short-format film school with strong international enrollment and one-year production-focused programs. Comparable in cohort structure and English-language international positioning.
• La Fémis: France's elite national film school offering postgraduate training in directing, cinematography, editing, and sound. A direct continental-European peer in prestige, public-institution structure, and craft-driven pedagogy.
• DFFB (Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin): Berlin's state film school offering practice-led postgraduate programs in directing, cinematography, and editing. Comparable in cohort discipline and German-speaking European film-industry positioning.

Regional players

• AFTRS (Australian Film Television and Radio School): Australia's national film school offering postgraduate programs in directing, cinematography, and editing. Comparable in public-institution structure and craft focus, but serves a primarily Asia-Pacific market rather than competing head-on with FAMU in Europe.

Broad incumbents

• AFI (American Film Institute): US elite film conservatory offering MFA programs in directing, cinematography, editing, and producing. Comparable in prestige and craft-pedagogy, though anchored to Hollywood rather than the European festival ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

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Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FAMUINTERNATIONAL
• Instagraminstagram.com/famuinternational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/famu-international

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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