GENERAL INFORMATION

APPLICATION DEADLINE

15 February of each year.

 

NOTE ON PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

A certain amount of previous practical experience within the film and media industry is very important and a prerequisite for admission in accordance with our examination regulations. The programme at the FABW builds on this previous experience.

You can gain this practical experience at broadcasters, production companies, editorial offices, publishing houses, agencies, but also at the theatre, to name just a few examples. Please ask potential employers for so-called "orientation internships".

Applicants for the undergraduate degree programme must be able to provide written proof of at least 6 months of practical experience by the application deadline in mid-February, and a total of 12 months by the potential start of the degree programme.

Qualifications such as media designer or similar fully fulfil this requirement of practical experience. If you have already worked as a freelancer on a self-employed basis in the industry, this experience can be proven in writing by extracts from the commercial register and/or order confirmations or, if applicable, invoices.

 

  • ENTRY LEVEL Undergraduate study programme
    Graduate study programme (lateral entry)
    Postgraduate diploma course
  • STUDY START Winter semester
  • STANDARD PERIOD
    OF STUDY     Undergraduate study programme:
    8 semesters
    Graduate study programme (lateral entry):
    4 semesters
    Postgraduate diploma course:
    4 semesters

    plus in each case
    1 diploma semester
  • TYPE OF STUDY
    PROGRAMME     Full-time attendance programme
  • FINAL DEGREE Diploma from Filmakademie Baden-Wuerttemberg
  • STUDY LANGUAGE German and English
  • TUITION FEES Undergraduate study programme:
    per semester:
    0 € (first course of studies)
    650 € (second course of studies)
    1,500 € (non-EU citizens)
    Graduate study programme
    per semester:
    650 € (second course of studies)
    1,500€ (non-EU citizens)

ONLINE APPLICATION PORTAL

The online application portal will open in January 2025 for applications for the 2025/26 academic year.

Application deadline will be February, 15th 2025.

Once you have registered at the online application portal, you can upload and send your documents and work samples.

Please note as well the information on the application documents.

 

Application portal (currently inactive)

Admission for gifted students

If you do not have a general higher education entrance qualification/ A-levels, there is the possibility of gaining admission to the Film Academy via the so-called gifted pass according to § 10 of our admission examination regulations.  

As part of the aptitude test, these applicants will have an extended admissions interview with the examination board regarding subject-specific as well as general educational knowledge in relation to the intended field of study.

Admission for gifted students

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Please note: important information on the subject of tuition fees!

The following specialisations are exempt from the second degree fees as 2.5-year postgraduate diploma courses:

1. ANIMATION / ANIMATION & EFFECTS PRODUCING

2. INTERACTIVE MEDIA

3. FILM MUSIC

4. FILM SOUND PRODUCTION & FILM SOUND DESIGN

5. MOTION DESIGN

6. FILM JOURNALISM

7. PRODUCTION DESIGN

8. ANIMATION / TECHNICAL DIRECTING

State University Fees Act

Dear applicants, due to the current situation, we would like to inform you today that the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg has initiated a change to the State University Fees Act from the 2017/2018 winter semester.

This law stipulates that in certain constellations, students will have to make their own contributions. This affects the following students:

International students from non-EU countries

Various exceptions apply to students from non-EU/EEA countries who, for example, enjoy a permanent right of residence in Europe or have good prospects of remaining in Germany due to certain international/national regulations. Please refer to the relevant pages of the responsible Ministry of Science, Research and Arts Baden-Wuerttemberg / MWK (see note and link MWK below).

Second course of studies

If you already have a completed and state-recognised first course of studies (Bachelor or Master) in Germany, the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg currently charges tuition fees of 650 euros per semester.

Please visit the website of the MWK Baden-Wuerttemberg via the following link for detailed information, including the exceptions to fee waivers and fee reductions:

https://mwk.baden-wuerttemberg.de/de/hochschulen-studium/studium/studienfinanzierung/gebuehren-fuer-internationale-studierende-und-zweitstudium/faqs


If you have any further questions, please contact us by e-mail:
studienreferat(at)filmakademie.de

Information on the topic of “Studying in Germany”


Make it in Germany
Information page of the Federal Government on "studying in Germany" and "visas".

Make it in Germany

 

Career start BW
Information page of the state of Baden-Württemberg on studying in Baden-Württemberg.

Career start BW

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Application documents and work samples

Under the heading Application Information on this page, you will find detailed information on the required application documents and work samples for your chosen field of study.

You can upload these via the online application portal in the next step.

Online application portal

Please first register in our online application portal (you will find the link at the end of this box).

Once you have successfully registered, select your desired field of study in the portal.  You can then enter and upload your application details and documents step by step. You can pause your application in the online application portal at any time and resume it at a later date.

Once you have entered all the information and documents/files in the portal, you can submit your application digitally.

Application portal (currently inactive)

Pre-selection and invitation to the entrance exam

Once your application has been received, it will undergo a formal review. This is followed by pre-selection by an examination committee of senior lecturers.

The documents and work samples submitted will be scrutinised and evaluated. If the pre-selection is successful, applicants will receive an invitation to the on-site entrance examination.

Entrance examination

During the on-site entrance examination at the Filmakademie, individual interviews are held with the senior lecturers of the respective department, the 72-hour examination assignment is handed out and the final interview takes place during the colloquium.

Presentation & feedback

The realisation of your 72-hour examination task will then be reviewed together during the colloquium. This is followed by an approx. 15-minute discussion with the admissions committee, in which you can describe the approach to your completed examination task in more detail.

You have now passed the entrance examination.

Admission

As a rule, applicants will receive notification via the application portal within 8 - 10 days of completing the entrance examination as to whether they have been admitted to the Filmakademie.

APPLICATION INFORMATION & DOCUMENTS

Please note below the application information for your chosen field of study. Please also note the requirements for the work sample to be submitted depending on your course of study / study emphasis / specialisation.

Your submitted documents and work sample will be read and scrutinised with great care by our examination board.

Important note: In order to be able to process your application promptly and quickly, we strongly recommend that you have all the required documents ready for upload (mandatory fields!) before starting your online application. Thank you very much.

 

International applicants - in addition to the specific requirements of your chosen field of study (please see below), international applicants must fulfil the following requirements:

 

Admission requirements for international applicants

For an undergraduate study programme

Application for an undergraduate study programme

  • Proof of sufficient German language skills (basic knowledge II) DSH Level 2 = B2 to C1, German Language Test for University Entrance or Goethe Institute Level B2 or TestDaf Level 4.
  • Foreign applicants (m/f/d) who hold a foreign high school certificate must submit this certificate to the following institution before submitting their application to the Filmakademie to determine its equivalence with the German general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur):
    Academy of Art and Design (ABK Stuttgart),
    Office of Student Affairs,
    Am Weißenhof 1,
    70191 Stuttgart.
  • The residence permit must be presented upon enrolment at the latest.  

For further questions, please look at our FAQ or contact us.

For the lateral entry into the graduate study programmes & entry into the postgraduate diploma courses

Application for lateral entry into a graduate study programme or a postgraduate diploma course

  • Admission to project studies and postgraduate diploma courses at the Film Academy requires proof of the necessary knowledge of spoken and written English. We have set up an English-language curriculum for all areas of specialization in the 2.5-year project studies and the diploma postgraduate courses – with the exception of screenwriting. For lateral entry to this you also need german language qualification (Level B2).

    Please note that some lessons in the project study programme are held in English. A sound knowledge of English is required.

  • Foreign applicants (m/f/d) who hold a foreign high school certificate and/or a foreign university degree must submit this certificates to the following institution before submitting their application to the Filmakademie to determine its equivalence with the German general higher education entrance qualification:

    Academy of Art and Design (ABK Stuttgart),
    Office of Student Affairs,
    Am Weißenhof 1,
    70191 Stuttgart.

  • The residence permit must be presented upon enrolment at the latest.  


For further questions, please look at our FAQ or contact us.

APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR YOUR CHOSEN FIELD OF STUDY (in alphabetical order):

 

Advertising Film / Directing

Application for the undergraduate study programme

Application documents for the undergraduate study programme Directing Advertising Film

The following application documents must be submitted via upload to the application portal at the same time as the application for admission to the degree programme:

  • Proof of general/specialized higher education entrance qualification and, if available, an intermediate diploma, diploma, Bachelor's or Master's degree (officially certified) - or if you have not completed a degree equivalent to the Abitur, access to the course is possible via the so-called talented pass according to § 10 of our examination.
  • Written proof of generally 12 months of practical experience in the media sector
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form (computerized/typescript)
  • Letter of motivation (max. one page DIN A4)


Work samples

In addition to the above-mentioned application documents, a work sample must be submitted via upload.
Please adhere exactly to the information given here to ensure that your work sample can be played without technical problems! Make sure that your work sample reflects the subject area you have applied for.

  • All common advertising film formats are possible, e.g. short, classic formats from 5 seconds to approx. 1 minute, including campaigns, interactive formats, viral spots, social spots, etc. Slightly longer formats are also possible, e.g. in the style of branded short or documentary advertising formats, etc.
  • What is important here is the communication performance/message in relation to a product, a brand, an institution or similar.

Data volume & format: up to 1 GB, container: MP4, codec: H264, data rate: 15 MB/s
Please follow the specifications given here exactly to ensure that your work sample can be played without technical problems!

Please state the exact proportion of your personal work in the credits!

Please state the exact amount of your personal work in the credits of your film!

Application for the lateral entry into the graduate study programme

Application documents for the project-based study programme Directing Advertising Film (lateral entry)


The following application documents must be submitted via upload to the application portal at the same time as the application for admission to the degree programme:

  • Proof of general/specialised higher education entrance qualification and, if available, an intermediate diploma, diploma, Bachelor's or Master's degree (officially certified) from an art college, university of applied sciences for design or film school or studies at a university in a related discipline - or if you have not completed a degree equivalent to the Abitur, access to the course is possible via the so-called talented pass according to § 10 of our examination regulations
  • Comprehensive and well-founded practical experience in the media sector can replace a pre-study programme as a qualification if necessary
  • Proof of practical experience
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form
  • Letter of motivation (max. one page DIN A4)

Work samples

In addition to the above-mentioned application documents, a work sample must be submitted via upload to the application portal:

Please adhere exactly to the information given here to ensure that your work sample can be played without technical problems!

  • All common advertising film formats are possible, e.g. short, classic formats from 5 seconds to approx. 1 minute, including campaigns, interactive formats, viral spots, social spots, etc.
    Slightly longer formats are also possible, e.g. in the style of branded short or documentary advertising formats, etc.
  • What is important here is the communication performance / message in relation to a product, a brand, an institution or similar.

Data volume & format: up to 1 GB, container: MP4, codec: H264, data rate: 15 MB/s
Please follow the specifications given here exactly to ensure that your work sample can be played without technical problems!

Please state the exact proportion of your personal work in the credits!

Advertising Film / Producing

Application for the undergraduate study programme

Note for applicants to the undergraduate study programme

Advertising Film Producing:

Please apply first at the undergraduate degree programme “Production”.

At the end of the 2nd year of your studies you can apply to your desired specialization.

IMPORTANT - in your letter of motivation, please name the area(s) that are of particular interest to you in the course of your studies as a producer:

International Producing, Animation Effects Producing, Interactive Media/Transmedia Games Producing, Advertising Film Producing, Series Producing, Executive & Line Producing, or Producing in the fictional, documentary or journalistic field 

Note: please give us an initial tendency here - however, production students do not have to commit to one of the above-mentioned specializations until their 3rd year of study.

Application for the lateral entry into the graduate study programme

Application documents for the graduate study programme Advertising Film Producing (lateral entry)

The following application documents must be submitted via upload to the application portal at the same time as the application for admission to the degree programme:

  • Proof of an intermediate diploma, diploma, Bachelor's or Master's degree from an art college, college of design or film school (with an orientation towards film and media) or studies at a corresponding college or university as well as proof of practical experience in the media sector. (officially certified)
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form (computerized/typescript)
  • Motivation letter explaining your interest in your desired study programme (max. one DIN A4 page)
  • Comprehensive and well-founded experience in the media sector, in advertising film productions and/or advertising agencies can possibly replace a previous degree as a qualification.

Work samples

In addition to the above-mentioned application documents, a work sample must be submitted via upload:

  • A self-produced or co-produced film that can include all currently possible advertising film formats, for example short classic formats from 5 seconds to 1 minute, including campaigns, interactive formats, viral spots, social spots, etc. Documentary advertising formats or somewhat longer scenic advertising formats, e.g. in branded short style, are also possible.
  • Data volume: Please note that the work samples you submit must not exceed the data volume of 4 GB under any circumstances!

What is important here is the communication performance / message in relation to a product, a brand, an institution or similar.

Animation / Animation Artist

Application for the undergraduate study programme

Application documents for the undergraduate study programme Animation - Animation Artist (Concept Art, Character Animation, Animation Directing)


The following application documents must be submitted via upload to the application portal at the same time as the application for admission to the degree programme:

  • Proof of general/specialized higher education entrance qualification and, if available, an intermediate diploma, diploma, Bachelor's or Master's degree (officially certified) - or if you have not completed a degree equivalent to the Abitur, access to the course is possible via the so-called talented pass according to § 10 of our examination regulations.
  • Written evidence of generally 12 months of practical experience in the media sector
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form (computerized/typescript)
  • Letter of motivation (max. one page DIN A4)


Work samples

In addition to the above-mentioned application documents, a work sample must be submitted via upload:

  • 1 portfolio and/or
  • 1 film or film excerpts and/or animation examples (max. length 5 minutes in one of the following formats: MPEG-4 H.264 with max. 10 MBit/s data rate, Quicktime DNxHD36 or ProRes422 subject to the following restrictions: max. resolution Full-HD, audio: stereo or muted). Visual/drawing work (e.g. concept art) as original, printouts, photos or digital.
  • Data volume: Please note that the work samples you submit must not exceed the data volume of 4 GB under any circumstances!


Please name and describe in detail your respective part of the work sample, including showreels or compilations.

Animation / Animation Directing

Application for the lateral entry into the graduate study programme

Application documents for the graduate study programme Animation - Animation Directing (lateral entry)

The following application documents must be submitted via upload to the application portal at the same time as the application for admission to the degree programme:

  • Proof of general/specialized higher education entrance qualification and an intermediate diploma, diploma, Bachelor's or Master's degree (officially certified) in a design course at an academy, university or university of applied sciences - or if you have not completed a degree equivalent to the Abitur, access to the course is possible via the so-called talented pass according to § 10 of our examination regulations
  • Comprehensive and well-founded practical experience in the media sector can replace a pre-study programme as a qualification if necessary
  • Proof of practical experience
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form
  • Letter of motivation (max. one page DIN A4)

Work samples

In addition to the above-mentioned application documents, a work sample must be submitted via upload:

  • 1 portfolio and/or
  • 1 film or film excerpts and/or animation examples (max. length 5 minutes in one of the following formats: MPEG-4 H.264 with max. 10 MBit/s data rate, Quicktime DNxHD36 or ProRes422 subject to the following restrictions: max. resolution Full-HD, audio: stereo or muted).
  • Visual/drawing work (e.g. concept art) as original, printouts, photos or digital.
  • Data volume: Please note that the work samples you submit must not exceed the data volume of 4 GB under any circumstances!

Please name and describe in detail your respective part of the work sample, including showreels or compilations.

Animation / Animation & Effects Producing

Application for the undergraduate study programme

Note for applicants to the undergraduate study programme Animation - Animation/Effects Producing:

Please apply first at the undergraduate study programme “Production”.

At the end of the 2nd year of your studies you can apply to your desired specialization.

IMPORTANT - in your letter of motivation, please name the area(s) that are of particular interest to you in the course of your studies as a producer:

International Producing, Animation Effects Producing, Interactive Media/Transmedia Games Producing, Advertising Film Producing, Series Producing, Executive & Line Producing, or Producing in the fictional, documentary or journalistic field

Note: please give us an initial tendency here - however, production students do not have to commit to one of the above-mentioned specializations until their 3rd year of study.

Application for the postgraduate diploma course

Application documents for the postgraduate diploma course Animation - Animation/Effects Producing


The following application documents must be submitted via upload to the application portal at the same time as the application for admission to the degree programme:

A completed degree in a related discipline:

  • Proof of a diploma, bachelor's or master's degree in media studies, media design, business administration or similar as well as practical experience in the media sector, or professional experience of usually approx. 6 months in producing, production management, coordination, supervising or controlling (or similar) in film, television and other media, as well as submission of qualified work samples.
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form (computerized/typescript)
  • Letter of motivation (max. one page DIN A4)


Work samples

In addition to the above-mentioned application documents, a work sample must be submitted via upload:

  • Meaningful work samples, e.g. as a producer, production manager or in similar activities in film, television and other media with a precise description of the function and the share of the work sample.
    Films and film clips (max. 5 minutes in length), file-based with the following codecs: QuickTime DNxHD, H264, ProRes422; MPEG2 or WMV.
  • Data volume: Please note that the work sample you submit must not exceed the data volume of 4 GB under any circumstances!

Please name and describe in detail your respective part in the work sample, also in the case of showreels or edited sequences.

Animation / Character Animation

Application for the lateral entry into the graduate study programme

Application documents for the graduate study programme Animation - Character Animation (lateral entry)


The following application documents must be submitted via upload to the application portal at the same time as the application for admission to the degree programme:

  • Proof of general/specialized higher education entrance qualification and an intermediate diploma, diploma, Bachelor's or Master's degree (officially certified) in a design course at an academy, university or university of applied sciences - or if you have not completed a degree equivalent to the Abitur, access to the course is possible via the so-called talented pass according to § 10 of our examination regulations
  • Comprehensive and well-founded practical experience in the media sector can replace a pre-study programme as a qualification if necessary
  • Proof of practical experience
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form
  • Letter of motivation (max. one page DIN A4)

Work samples

In addition to the above-mentioned application documents, a work sample must be submitted via upload:

  • 1 portfolio and/or
  • 1 film or film excerpts and/or animation examples (max. length 5 minutes in one of the following formats: MPEG-4 H.264 with max. 10 MBit/s data rate, Quicktime DNxHD36 or ProRes422 subject to the following restrictions: max. resolution Full-HD, audio: stereo or muted).
  • Visual/drawing work (e.g. concept art) as original, printouts, photos or digital.
  • Data volume: Please note that the work samples you submit must not exceed the data volume of 4 GB under any circumstances!

Please name and describe in detail your respective part of the work sample, including showreels or compilations.

 

Animation / Concept Art

Application for the lateral entry into the graduate study programme

Application documents for the graduate study programme Animation - Concept Art (lateral entry)

The following application documents must be submitted via upload to the application portal at the same time as the application for admission to the degree programme:

  • Proof of general/specialized higher education entrance qualification and an intermediate diploma, diploma, Bachelor's or Master's degree (officially certified) in a design course at an academy, university or university of applied sciences - or if you have not completed a degree equivalent to the Abitur, access to the course is possible via the so-called talented pass according to § 10 of our examination regulations
  • Comprehensive and well-founded practical experience in the media sector can replace a pre-study programme as a qualification if necessary
  • Proof of practical experience
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form
  • Letter of motivation (max. one page DIN A4)

 

Work samples

In addition to the above-mentioned application documents, a work sample must be submitted via upload:

  • 1 portfolio and/or
  • 1 film or film excerpts and/or animation examples (max. length 5 minutes in one of the following formats: MPEG-4 H.264 with max. 10 MBit/s data rate, Quicktime DNxHD36 or ProRes422 subject to the following restrictions: max. resolution Full-HD, audio: stereo or muted).
  • Visual/drawing work (e.g. concept art) as original, printouts, photos or digital.
  • Data volume: Please note that the work samples you submit must not exceed the data volume of 4 GB under any circumstances!

Please name and describe in detail your respective part of the work sample, including showreels or compilations.

Animation / Technical Directing

Application for the postgraduate diploma course

Application documents for the postgraduate diploma course Animation - Technical Directing


The following application documents must be submitted via upload to the application portal at the same time as the application for admission to the degree programme:

A completed degree in a related discipline:

  • Please submit proof of a diploma, bachelor's or master's degree from a university or college in subjects such as computer science, media, maths, etc. Good programming skills and a general interest are required as well as a general interest in working in the media industry, which must be proven by certificates and work samples.
  • Proof of approx. 6 months of practical experience within the (media) industry
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form (computerized/typescript)
  • Letter of motivation (max. one page DIN A4)


Work samples

In addition to the above-mentioned application documents, a work sample must be submitted via upload:

  • Demo reel, publication, demo film, film clip (maximum 5 minutes long, digital only, no physical media) and/or executable programmes as URL download. Please state your contribution to the work and describe it in detail.
  • Data volume: Please note that the work samples you submit must not exceed the data volume of 4 GB under any circumstances!

Animation / Visual Effects

Application for the undergraduate study programme

Application documents for the undergraduate study programme Animation - Effects Artist (Effect Artist, Effects Supervisor)


The following application documents must be submitted via upload to the application portal at the same time as the application for admission to the degree programme:

  • Proof of general/specialized higher education entrance qualification and, if available, an intermediate diploma, diploma, Bachelor's or Master's degree (officially certified) - or if you have not completed a degree equivalent to the Abitur, access to the course is possible via the so-called talented pass according to § 10 of our examination regulations.
  • Written evidence of generally 12 months of practical experience in the media sector
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form (computerized/typescript)
  • Letter of motivation (max. one page DIN A4)


Work samples for Effects Artist applicants (Effect Artist, Effects Supervisor)

In addition to the above-mentioned application documents, a work sample must be submitted via upload:

  • 1 film or
  • film excerpts (max. length 5 minutes, in one of the following formats: MPEG-4 H.264 with max. 10 MBit/s data rate, Quicktime DNxHD36 or ProRes422, taking into account the following restrictions: max. resolution Full-HD, audio: stereo or muted).
  • Data volume: Please note that the work samples you submit must not exceed the data volume of 4 GB under any circumstances!

Please name and describe in detail your respective part of the work sample, including showreels or compilations.

Application for the lateral entry into the graduate study programme

Application documents for the graduate study programme Animation - Visual Effects (lateral entry)


The following application documents must be submitted via upload to the application portal at the same time as the application for admission to the degree programme:

  • Proof of general/specialized higher education entrance qualification and an intermediate diploma, diploma, Bachelor's or Master's degree (officially certified) in a design course at an academy, university or university of applied sciences - or if you have not completed a degree equivalent to the Abitur, access to the course is possible via the so-called talented pass according to § 10 of our examination regulations
  • Comprehensive and well-founded practical experience in the media sector can replace a pre-study programme as a qualification if necessary
  • Proof of practical experience
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form
  • Letter of motivation (max. one page DIN A4)

Work samples

In addition to the above-mentioned application documents, a work sample must be submitted via upload:

  • 1 portfolio and/or
  • 1 film or film excerpts and/or animation examples (max. length 5 minutes in one of the following formats: MPEG-4 H.264 with max. 10 MBit/s data rate, Quicktime DNxHD36 or ProRes422 subject to the following restrictions: max. resolution Full-HD, audio: stereo or muted).
  • Visual/drawing work (e.g. concept art) as original, printouts, photos or digital.
  • Data volume: Please note that the work samples you submit must not exceed the data volume of 4 GB under any circumstances!

Please name and describe in detail your respective part of the work sample, including showreels or compilations.

 

Cinematography

Application for the undergraduate study programme

Application documents for the undergraduate study programme Cinematography

The following application documents must be submitted via upload to the application portal at the same time as the application for admission to the degree programme:

  • Proof of general/specialized higher education entrance qualification and, if available, an intermediate diploma, diploma, Bachelor's or Master's degree (officially certified) - or if you have not completed a degree equivalent to the Abitur, access to the course is possible via the so-called talented pass according to § 10 of our examination.
  • Written proof of generally 12 months of practical experience in the media sector
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form (computerized/typescript)
  • Letter of motivation (max. one page DIN A4)


Work samples

In addition to the above-mentioned application documents, a work sample must be submitted via upload.
Please adhere exactly to the information given here to ensure that your work sample can be played without technical problems! Make sure that your work sample reflects the subject area you have applied for.

  • 1 film or film excerpts of approx. 5-7 minutes in length. Please include an interior scene with lighting in your camera work sample if possible.

Data volume & format: up to 1 GB, container: MP4, codec: H264, data rate: 15 MB/s
Please follow the specifications given here exactly to ensure that your work sample can be played without technical problems!

Please preferably do not submit any showreels for the application in Cinematography!

Please state the exact amount of your personal work in the credits of your film!

Application for the lateral entry into the graduate study programme

Application documents for the project-based study programme Cinematography (lateral entry)


The following application documents must be submitted via upload to the application portal at the same time as the application for admission to the degree programme:

  • Proof of general/specialised higher education entrance qualification and an intermediate diploma, diploma, Bachelor's or Master's degree (officially certified) in a design course at an academy, university or university of applied sciences with a focus on film + media - or if you have not completed a degree equivalent to the Abitur, access to the course is possible via the so-called talented pass according to § 10 of our examination regulations
  • Comprehensive and well-founded practical experience in the media sector can replace a pre-study programme as a qualification if necessary
  • Proof of practical experience
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form
  • Letter of motivation (max. one page DIN A4)

Work samples

In addition to the above-mentioned application documents, a work sample must be submitted via upload to the application portal:

  • 1 film or film excerpts of 5-7 minutes. If possible, please include an interior scene with lighting in your work sample.

Data volume & format: up to 1 GB, container: MP4, codec: H264, data rate: 15 MB/s
Please follow the specifications given here exactly to ensure that your work sample can be played without technical problems!

Please do preferably not submit any showreels for the application for Cinematography!

Directing / Documentary Film

Application for the undergraduate study programme

Application documents for the undergraduate study programme Directing Documentary Film

The following application documents must be submitted via upload to the application portal at the same time as the application for admission to the degree programme:

  • Proof of general/specialized higher education entrance qualification and, if available, an intermediate diploma, diploma, Bachelor's or Master's degree (officially certified) - or if you have not completed a degree equivalent to the Abitur, access to the course is possible via the so-called talented pass according to § 10 of our examination.
  • Written proof of generally 12 months of practical experience in the media sector
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form (computerized/typescript)
  • Letter of motivation (max. one page DIN A4)


Work samples

In addition to the above-mentioned application documents, a work sample must be submitted via upload.
Please adhere exactly to the information given here to ensure that your work sample can be played without technical problems! Make sure that your work sample reflects the subject area you have applied for.

  • 1 film or film excerpts of approx. 5-7 minutes in length. Please include an interior scene with lighting in your camera work sample if possible.

Data volume & format: up to 1 GB, container: MP4, codec: H264, data rate: 15 MB/s
Please follow the specifications given here exactly to ensure that your work sample can be played without technical problems!

Please state the exact amount of your personal work in the credits of your film!

Application for the lateral entry into the graduate study programme

Application documents for the graduate study programme Directing Documentary Film (lateral entry)


The following application documents must be submitted via upload to the application portal at the same time as the application for admission to the degree programme:

  • Proof of general/specialised higher education entrance qualification and, if available, an intermediate diploma, diploma, Bachelor's or Master's degree (officially certified) from an art college, university of applied sciences for design or film school or studies at a university in a related discipline - or if you have not completed a degree equivalent to the Abitur, access to the course is possible via the so-called talented pass according to § 10 of our examination regulations
  • Comprehensive and well-founded practical experience in the media sector can replace a pre-study programme as a qualification if necessary
  • Proof of practical experience
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form
  • Letter of motivation (max. one page DIN A4)

Work samples

In addition to the above-mentioned application documents, a work sample must be submitted via upload to the application portal:

  • 1 film or film excerpts of 5-7 minutes in length.

Data volume & format: up to 1 GB, container: MP4, codec: H264, data rate: 15 MB/s
Please follow the specifications given here exactly to ensure that your work sample can be played without technical problems!

Please state the exact proportion of your personal work in the credits of your film!

Please indicate in the credits of your film whether your work sample is an excerpt from a short film!

Directing / Fiction Film

Application for the undergraduate study programme

Application documents for the undergraduate study programme Directing Fiction Film

The following application documents must be submitted via upload to the application portal at the same time as the application for admission to the degree programme:

  • Proof of general/specialized higher education entrance qualification and, if available, an intermediate diploma, diploma, Bachelor's or Master's degree (officially certified) - or if you have not completed a degree equivalent to the Abitur, access to the course is possible via the so-called talented pass according to § 10 of our examination.
  • Written proof of generally 12 months of practical experience in the media sector
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form (computerized/typescript)
  • Letter of motivation (max. one page DIN A4)


Work samples

In addition to the above-mentioned application documents, a work sample must be submitted via upload.
Please adhere exactly to the information given here to ensure that your work sample can be played without technical problems! Make sure that your work sample reflects the subject area you have applied for.

  • 1 film or film excerpts of approx. 5-7 minutes in length. Please include an interior scene with lighting in your camera work sample if possible.

Data volume & format: up to 1 GB, container: MP4, codec: H264, data rate: 15 MB/s
Please follow the specifications given here exactly to ensure that your work sample can be played without technical problems!

Please state the exact amount of your personal work in the credits of your film!

Application for the lateral entry into the graduate study programme

Application documents for the graduate study programme Directing Fiction Film (lateral entry)


The following application documents must be submitted via upload to the application portal at the same time as the application for admission to the degree programme:

  • Proof of general/specialized higher education entrance qualification and, if available, an intermediate diploma, diploma, Bachelor's or Master's degree (officially certified) from an art college, university of applied sciences for design or film school or studies at a university in a related discipline - or if you have not completed a degree equivalent to the Abitur, access to the course is possible via the so-called talented pass according to § 10 of our examination regulations
  • Comprehensive and well-founded practical experience in the media sector can replace a pre-study programme as a qualification if necessary
  • Proof of practical experience
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form
  • Letter of motivation (max. one page DIN A4)

Work samples

In addition to the above-mentioned application documents, a work sample must be submitted via upload to the application portal:

  • 1 film or film excerpts of 5-7 minutes in length.

Data volume & format: up to 1 GB, container: MP4, codec: H264, data rate: 15 MB/s
Please follow the specifications given here exactly to ensure that your work sample can be played without technical problems!

Please state the exact proportion of your personal work in the credits of your film!

Please indicate in the credits of your film whether your work sample is an excerpt from a short film!

Directing / Film Journalism

Application for the undergraduate study programme

Application documents for the undergraduate study programme Directing Film Journalism

The following application documents must be submitted via upload to the application portal at the same time as the application for admission to the degree programme:

  • Proof of general/specialised higher education entrance qualification and, if available, an intermediate diploma, diploma, Bachelor's or Master's degree (officially certified) - or if you have not completed a degree equivalent to the Abitur, access to the course is possible via the so-called talented pass according to § 10 of our examination.
  • Written proof of generally 12 months of practical experience in the media sector
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form (computerized/typescript)
  • Letter of motivation (max. one page DIN A4)


Work samples

In addition to the above-mentioned application documents, a work sample must be submitted via upload.
Please adhere exactly to the information given here to ensure that your work sample can be played without technical problems! Make sure that your work sample reflects the subject area you have applied for.

  • 1 film or film excerpts of approx. 5-7 minutes in length.

Data volume & format: up to 1 GB, container: MP4, codec: H264, data rate: 15 MB/s
Please follow the specifications given here exactly to ensure that your work sample can be played without technical problems!

Please state the exact amount of your personal work in the credits of your film!

Application for the postgraduate diploma course

Application documents for the postgraduate diploma course Film Journalism


The following application documents must be submitted via upload to the application portal at the same time as the application for admission to the degree programme:

A completed degree in a related discipline:

  • Proof of a diploma, bachelor's or master's degree in journalism, business, technical or scientific university studies
  • Proof of generally approx. 6 months of practical or professional experience within the industry
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form (computerized/typescript)
  • Letter of motivation (max. one page DIN A4)


Work samples

In addition to the above-mentioned application documents, a work sample must be submitted via upload:

  • 1 film and/or film excerpts (maximum length 10 minutes on the above-mentioned medium) and/or
  • 1 synopsis and/or draft screenplay and/or other journalistic or scientific work.

Data volume & format (video): up to 1 GB, container: MP4, codec: H264, data rate: 15 MB/s
Please follow the specifications given here exactly to ensure that your work sample can be played without technical problems!

Please name and describe your respective part of the work sample.

The work sample should demonstrate your suitability for the Film Journalism study course and reflect your qualifications.

Editing

Application for the undergraduate study programme

Application documents for the undergraduate study programme Editing

The following application documents must be submitted via upload to the application portal at the same time as the application for admission to the degree programme:

  • Proof of general/specialized higher education entrance qualification and, if available, an intermediate diploma, diploma, Bachelor's or Master's degree (officially certified) - or if you have not completed a degree equivalent to the Abitur, access to the course is possible via the so-called talented pass according to § 10 of our examination.
  • Written proof of generally 12 months of practical experience in the media sector
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form (computerized/typescript)
  • Letter of motivation (max. one page DIN A4)


Work samples

In addition to the above-mentioned application documents, a work sample must be submitted via upload.
Please adhere exactly to the information given here to ensure that your work sample can be played without technical problems! Make sure that your work sample reflects the subject area you have applied for.

  • 1 film or film excerpts of approx. 5-7 minutes in length.

Data volume & format: up to 1 GB, container: MP4, codec: H264, data rate: 15 MB/s
Please follow the specifications given here exactly to ensure that your work sample can be played without technical problems!

Please state the exact amount of your personal work in the credits of your film!

Application for the lateral entry into the graduate study programme

Application documents for the graduate study programme Editing (lateral entry)


The following application documents must be submitted via upload to the application portal at the same time as the application for admission to the degree programme:

  • Proof of general/specialized higher education entrance qualification and, if available, an intermediate diploma, diploma, Bachelor's or Master's degree (officially certified) from an art college, university of applied sciences for design or film school or studies at a university in a related discipline - or if you have not completed a degree equivalent to the Abitur, access to the course is possible via the so-called talented pass according to § 10 of our examination regulations
  • Comprehensive and well-founded practical experience in the media sector can replace a pre-study programme as a qualification if necessary
  • Proof of practical experience
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form
  • Letter of motivation (max. one page DIN A4)
     

Work samples

In addition to the above-mentioned application documents, a work sample must be submitted via upload to the application portal:

  • 1 film or film excerpts of 5-7 minutes in length.

Data volume & format: up to 1 GB, container: MP4, codec: H264, data rate: 15 MB/s
Please follow the specifications given here exactly to ensure that your work sample can be played without technical problems!

Please state the exact proportion of your personal work in the credits of your film!

Please indicate in the credits of your film whether your work sample is an excerpt from a short film!

Film Music

Application for the postgraduate diploma course

Application documents for the postgraduate diploma course Film Music

The following application documents must be submitted via upload to the application portal at the same time as the application for admission to the degree programme:

A completed degree in a related discipline:

  • Proof of a diploma, Bachelor's or Master's degree in music from a university of music, Music academy or university, preferably practical experience in composition, recording studios, music agencies or film production.
  • Proof of generally approx. 6 months of practical or professional experience within the industry
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form (computerized/typescript)
  • Letter of motivation (max. one page DIN A4)


Work samples

In addition to the above-mentioned application documents, a work sample must be submitted via upload:

  • For Film Music: submission of own works, each consisting of 3-minute film sequences: 1. action; 2. music under dialogue/entertainment; 3. free choice.
    If no own film material is available, recourse to current cinema films is possible.

Data volume & format (video): up to 1 GB, container: MP4, codec: H264, data rate: 15 MB/s

Please name and describe your respective part of the work sample. The work sample should demonstrate your suitability for the Film Music study course and reflect your qualifications.

Film Sound Production & Film Sound Design

Application for the postgraduate diploma course

Application documents for the postgraduate diploma course Film Sound Production & Film Sound Design

The following application documents must be submitted via upload to the application portal at the same time as the application for admission to the degree programme:

A completed degree in a related discipline:

  • Proof of general/specialized higher education entrance qualification and a degree in musicology, media studies or a related subject
  • Proof of generally approx. 6 months of practical or professional experience within the industry
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form (computerized/typescript)
  • Letter of motivation (max. one page DIN A4)

Note: The entrance examination for Film Sound / Sound Design is carried out with the Pro Tools programme.

Applicants (m/f/d) should therefore have basic knowledge (written proof not required) in the disciplines of recording, sound design, mixing and bouncing.


Work samples

In addition to the above-mentioned application documents, a work sample must be submitted via upload:

  • For Film Sound Production & Film Sound Design: Submission of own works, consisting e.g. of film soundtracks, radio plays, sound collages, music recordings, music mixes or original sound recordings. Please note: Format VLC or Quicktime compatible!
  • Data volume: max. 4 GB

Please name and describe your respective part of the work sample. The work sample should demonstrate your suitability for the Film Sound Production & Film Sound Design study course and reflect your qualifications.

Interactive Media / Transmedia/Games Artist

Application for the undergraduate study programme

Application documents for the undergraduate study programme Interactive Media (Transmedia Games Artist, Transmedia Games Director)


The following application documents must be submitted via upload to the application portal at the same time as the application for admission to the degree programme:

  • Proof of general/specialized higher education entrance qualification and, if available, an intermediate diploma, diploma, Bachelor's or Master's degree (officially certified) - or if you have not completed a degree equivalent to the Abitur, access to the course is possible via the so-called talented pass according to § 10 of our examination regulations.
  • Written evidence of generally 12 months of practical experience in the media sector
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form (computerized/typescript)
  • Letter of motivation (max. one page DIN A4)


Work samples

In addition to the above-mentioned application documents, a work sample must be submitted via upload:

  • 1 work sample of an interactive application (e.g. game, spatial experience, installation, VR experience, web application):
  • in the form of a concept (in words, images and schematic overview),
  • an analogue or digital prototype, and/or (as an alternative to the prototype)
  • documentation (e.g. screen capture, playthrough, photos, videos) of the experience.
  • Data volume: Please note that the work sample you submit must not exceed the data volume of 4 GB under any circumstances!

Please name and describe your respective part of the work sample. The work sample should demonstrate your aptitude for the Interactive Media programme and reflect your qualifications for the chosen specialization (Directing / Artist).

Application for the postgraduate diploma course

Application documents for the postgraduate diploma course Interactive Media (Transmedia Games Artist, Transmedia Games Director)

The following application documents must be submitted via upload to the application portal at the same time as the application for admission to the degree programme:

  • Proof of a diploma, bachelor's or master's degree from a university of applied sciences, college, university, art college or art academy in the form of certificates and work samples. Applicants (m/f/d) can come from the fields of media sciences, communication sciences, humanities, natural sciences, journalism, fine arts or a related discipline.
  • Proof of generally approx. 6 months of professional practice in the field of audiovisual media.
  • Work samples
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form (computerized/typescript)
  • Letter of motivation (max. one page DIN A4)


Work samples

In addition to the above-mentioned application documents, a work sample must be submitted via upload:

  • 1 work sample of an interactive application (e.g. game, spatial experience, installation, VR experience, web application):
  • in the form of a concept (in words, images and schematic overview),
  • an analogue or digital prototype and/or (as an alternative to the prototype)
  • documentation (e.g. screen capture, playthrough, photos, videos) of the experience.
  • Data volume: Please note that the work sample you submit must not exceed the data volume of 4 GB under any circumstances!

Please name and describe your respective part of the work sample. The work sample should demonstrate your aptitude for the Interactive Media programme and reflect your qualifications for the chosen specialization (Directing / Artist).

Interactive Media / Transmedia/Games Directing

Application for the undergraduate study programme

Application documents for the undergraduate study programme Interactive Media (Transmedia Games Artist, Transmedia Games Director)


The following application documents must be submitted via upload to the application portal at the same time as the application for admission to the degree programme:

  • Proof of general/specialized higher education entrance qualification and, if available, an intermediate diploma, diploma, Bachelor's or Master's degree (officially certified) - or if you have not completed a degree equivalent to the Abitur, access to the course is possible via the so-called talented pass according to § 10 of our examination regulations.
  • Written evidence of generally 12 months of practical experience in the media sector
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form (computerized/typescript)
  • Letter of motivation (max. one page DIN A4)


Work samples

In addition to the above-mentioned application documents, a work sample must be submitted via upload:

  • 1 work sample of an interactive application (e.g. game, spatial experience, installation, VR experience, web application):
  • in the form of a concept (in words, images and schematic overview),
  • an analogue or digital prototype, and/or (as an alternative to the prototype)
  • documentation (e.g. screen capture, playthrough, photos, videos) of the experience.
  • Data volume: Please note that the work sample you submit must not exceed the data volume of 4 GB under any circumstances!

Please name and describe your respective part of the work sample. The work sample should demonstrate your aptitude for the Interactive Media programme and reflect your qualifications for the chosen specialization (Directing / Artist).

Application for the postgraduate diploma course

Application documents for the postgraduate diploma course Interactive Media (Transmedia Games Artist, Transmedia Games Director)

The following application documents must be submitted via upload to the application portal at the same time as the application for admission to the degree programme:

  • Proof of a diploma, bachelor's or master's degree from a university of applied sciences, college, university, art college or art academy in the form of certificates and work samples. Applicants (m/f/d) can come from the fields of media sciences, communication sciences, humanities, natural sciences, journalism, fine arts or a related discipline.
  • Proof of generally approx. 6 months of professional practice in the field of audiovisual media.
  • Work samples
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form (computerized/typescript)
  • Letter of motivation (max. one page DIN A4)


Work samples

In addition to the above-mentioned application documents, a work sample must be submitted via upload:

  • 1 work sample of an interactive application (e.g. game, spatial experience, installation, VR experience, web application):
  • in the form of a concept (in words, images and schematic overview),
  • an analogue or digital prototype and/or (as an alternative to the prototype)
  • documentation (e.g. screen capture, playthrough, photos, videos) of the experience.
  • Data volume: Please note that the work sample you submit must not exceed the data volume of 4 GB under any circumstances!

Please name and describe your respective part of the work sample. The work sample should demonstrate your aptitude for the Interactive Media programme and reflect your qualifications for the chosen specialization (Directing / Artist).

Interactive Media / Transmedia/Games Producing

Application for the undergraduate study programme

Note for applicants to the undergraduate study programme Animation - Animation/Effects Producing:

Please apply first at the undergraduate study programme “Production”.

At the end of the 2nd year of your studies you can apply to your desired specialization.

IMPORTANT - in your letter of motivation, please name the area(s) that are of particular interest to you in the course of your studies as a producer:

International Producing, Animation Effects Producing, Interactive Media/Transmedia Games Producing, Advertising Film Producing, Series Producing, Executive & Line Producing, or Producing in the fictional, documentary or journalistic field

Note: please give us an initial tendency here - however, production students do not have to commit to one of the above-mentioned specializations until their 3rd year of study.

Application for the postgraduate diploma course

Application documents for the postgraduate diploma course Interactive Media - Transmedia/Games Producing


The following application documents must be submitted via upload to the application portal at the same time as the application for admission to the degree programme:

A completed degree in a related discipline:

  • Proof of a diploma, bachelor's or master's degree from a university of applied sciences, college, university, art college or art academy in the form of certificates and work samples. Applicants (m/f/d) can come from the fields of media studies, communication sciences, humanities, natural sciences, journalism, fine arts or a related discipline.
  • Proof of generally approx. 6 months of professional practice in the field of audiovisual media.
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form (computerized/typescript)
  • Letter of motivation (max. one page DIN A4)


Work samples  

In addition to the above-mentioned application documents, a work sample must be submitted via upload:

  • 1 work sample in the form of a breakdown of the budget (financing plan / calculation), the presentation of the use of resources and production planning, taking into account the use of technology of a planned project or a project already realised by the applicant (m/f/d). Based on the production documents, a brief analysis of the project and the personal role in it should be provided.
  • If the interactive application cannot be viewed online, it must be provided by the applicant (m/f/d) (possibly in the form of a trailer, play-through or similar).
  • Data volume: Please note that the work sample you submit must not exceed the data volume of 4 GB under any circumstances!

The work sample should demonstrate the production skills for the Interactive Media/TGP specialisation.

Motion Design

Application for the postgraduate diploma course

Application documents for the postgraduate diploma course Motion Design

The following application documents must be submitted via upload to the application portal at the same time as the application for admission to the degree programme:

A completed degree in a related discipline:

  • Proof of a diploma, bachelor's or master's degree in graphic design, communication design, fine arts or proof of a diploma, bachelor's or master's degree in a related discipline
  • Proof of generally approx. 6 months of practical or professional experience within the industry
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form (computerized/typescript)
  • Letter of motivation (max. one page DIN A4)


Work samples

In addition to the above-mentioned application documents, a work sample must be submitted via upload:

  • Work samples from one or more areas: Motion graphics, interface design, on-air design, animation, music video, event design, graphic design, typography, corporate design or similar.
  • Please submit a short project description (3 - 4 sentences) for each work sample.
  • Showreels can be submitted if required. Individual images from the videos are not required.

Data volume & format (video): up to 1 GB, container: MP4, codec: H264, data rate: 15 MB/s

Please name and describe your respective part of the work sample.

The work sample should demonstrate your suitability for the Motion Design study course and reflect your qualifications.

Production

Application for the undergraduate study programme

Application documents for the undergraduate study programme Production

The following application documents must be submitted via upload to the application portal at the same time as the application for admission to the degree programme:

  • Proof of general/subject-specific higher education entrance qualification and, if available, an intermediate diploma, diploma, bachelor's or master's degree in a related discipline (officially certified - or if you have not completed your Abitur, admission is possible via the so-called talented pass according to § 10 of our examination regulations.
  • Written proof of generally 12 months of practical experience in the film and media sector, e.g. producing, production, coordination, supervising or controlling in film, television or in the areas of multimedia/online or media/games. Practical experience within the advertising and communications industry is also possible.
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form (computerized/typescript)
  • Letter of motivation

    IMPORTANT - in your letter of motivation, please name the area(s) that are of particular interest to you in the course of your studies as a producer:

    International Producing, Animation Effects Producing, Interactive Media/Transmedia Games Producing, Advertising Film Producing, Series Producing, Executive & Line Producing, or Producing in the fictional, documentary or journalistic field

    Note: please give us an initial tendency here - however, production students do not have to commit to one of the above-mentioned specializations until their 3rd year of study.

 

Work samples

  • You do not have to submit a work sample. An exam will be written during the application phase.

Production / Executive & Line Producing

Application for the undergraduate study programme

Note for applicants to the undergraduate study programme Executive & Line Producing:

Please apply first at the undergraduate study programme “Production”.

At the end of the 2nd year of your studies you can apply to your desired specialization.

IMPORTANT - in your letter of motivation, please name the area(s) that are of particular interest to you in the course of your studies as a producer:

International Producing, Animation Effects Producing, Interactive Media/Transmedia Games Producing, Advertising Film Producing, Series Producing, Executive & Line Producing, or Producing in the fictional, documentary or journalistic field

Note: please give us an initial tendency here - however, production students do not have to commit to one of the above-mentioned specializations until their 3rd year of study.

Application for the lateral entry into the graduate study programme

Application documents for the graduate study programme Executive & Line Producing (lateral entry)


The following application documents must be submitted via upload to the application portal at the same time as the application for admission to the degree programme:

  • Proof of general/specialized higher education entrance qualification and, if applicable, an intermediate diploma, diploma, Bachelor's or Master's degree (officially certified)
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form (computerized/typescript)
  • Explanation of your interest for the desired study programme (max. one DIN A4 page)

Executive & Line Producing 

  • Proof of relevant, sound professional experience (at least 12 months) in film and television production in one or more areas, e.g. production management - production management - production management - management - producer/producer - proof by means of qualified certificates and/or official credits stating the activities carried out.
    If available, submission of an intermediate diploma, diploma, Bachelor's or Master's degree.

Furthermore

  • Please submit a description of your relevant practical experience and arrange them in a summary reflecting on your personal and professional reflection (summarized in one document):

    Part A) Description of tasks and
    Part B) personally and professionally reflected categorisation of these activities in relation to your desired field of study (max. 2 DIN A4 pages)
  • A letter of motivation (max. 1 DIN A4 page).
  • 2 letters of recommendation/reference from the industry by a person in a management/senior position.
  • Filmography

Work sample: - none -

Production / International Producing

Application for the undergraduate study programme

Note for applicants to the undergraduate study programme International Producing:

Please apply first at the undergraduate study programme “Production”.

At the end of the 2nd year of your studies you can apply to your desired specialization.

IMPORTANT - in your letter of motivation, please name the area(s) that are of particular interest to you in the course of your studies as a producer:

International Producing, Animation Effects Producing, Interactive Media/Transmedia Games Producing, Advertising Film Producing, Series Producing, Executive & Line Producing, or Producing in the fictional, documentary or journalistic field

Note: please give us an initial tendency here - however, production students do not have to commit to one of the above-mentioned specializations until their 3rd year of study.

Application for the lateral entry into the graduate study programme

Application documents for the graduate study programme International Producing (lateral entry)


The following application documents must be submitted via upload to the application portal at the same time as the application for admission to the degree programme:

  • Proof of general/specialized higher education entrance qualification and, if applicable, an intermediate diploma, diploma, Bachelor's or Master's degree (officially certified)
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form (computerized/typescript)
  • Explanation of your interest for the desired study programme (max. one DIN A4 page)

International Producing

  • Evidence of relevant, solid professional experience (at least 12 months) in film and TV production. Evidenced by eligible testimonials and/or official credits, naming the tasks performed. If applicable, submit a pre-diploma, diploma, Bachelor or Master degree.


Furthermore (all documents in English, please):

  • Letter of motivation
  • Please introduce yourself in a video pitch ( 3 min.) and elaborate on this:
    - What motivates you to take part in the International Producing programme?
    - What do you expect from the International Producing programme?
  • Please name two people from the film and television industry as reference.
  • How did the International Producing programme come to your attention?
  • Data volume: Please note that the video pitch you submit must not exceed the data volume of 4 GB under any circumstances!

Work sample: - none -  

Production Design

Application for the postgraduate diploma course

Application documents for the postgraduate diploma course Production Design


The following application documents must be submitted via upload to the application portal at the same time as the application for admission to the degree programme:

A completed degree in a related discipline:

  • Proof of a diploma, bachelor's or master's degree from a university of applied sciences, college, university, art college or art academy in the form of certificates and work samples. Applicants (m/f/d) can come from the fields of interior design, architecture, design, stage design, art and related disciplines.
  • Proof of generally approx. 6 months of practical or professional experience within the industry
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form (computerized/typescript)
  • Letter of motivation (max. one page DIN A4)


Work samples

In addition to the above-mentioned application documents, a work sample must be submitted via upload:

  • Portfolio with free sketches, drafts, photos, film samples and work from completed preliminary studies. The portfolio with approx. 15-20 work samples can be submitted in digital form via upload. All work must be labeled with a name.

Data volume & format (video): up to 1 GB, container: MP4, codec: H264, data rate: 15 MB/s

In the case of collaborative work, your own share of the project must be named.

The work sample should demonstrate suitability for the Production Design study course and reflect the qualification.

Screenwriting

Application for the undergraduate study programme

Application documents for the undergraduate study programme Screenwriting


The following application documents must be submitted via upload to the application portal at the same time as the application for admission to the degree programme:

  • Proof of general/specialized higher education entrance qualification and, if available, an intermediate diploma, diploma, Bachelor's or Master's degree (officially certified) - or if you have not completed a degree equivalent to the Abitur, access to the course is possible via the so-called talented pass according to § 10 of our examination.
  • Written proof of generally 12 months of practical experience in the media sector
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form (computerized/typescript)
  • Letter of motivation (max. one page DIN A4)


Work samples

In addition to the above-mentioned application documents, a work sample must be submitted via upload. Please submit your work samples in German language.

Please fulfil all 4 tasks!

For the 2024 entrance examination:

Task 1

A feature-length film synopsis OR series concept on a freely chosen topic, and a written dialogue scene from it.

The synopsis as well as the concept should comprise 5 to max. 8 pages

(12 point, line spacing 1.5)

If you decide in favour of a series concept as a work sample, it should include a description of the theme, setting, characters, relationships and further plots of 2-3 episodes.

Task 2

Please write a dialogue scene for the work sample you wrote in point 1 (approx. 3 to 5 pages, 12 point, line spacing 1.5)

Task 3 - with topic !

On max. 1-2 pages 3 film or series ideas (in different genres: drama, comedy, thriller, etc.) on one of the topics listed below:

a) "Generation beleidigt"

OR

b) "Das Herz schlägt rechts"

Task 4

Literary curriculum vitae

Important: The literary CV is part of your work sample. Here you should summarize your life to date in literary form. All genres are possible here!

Length max. 3 pages.


Note: If you use AI, please document exactly how you have used it - thank you!

Application for the lateral entry into the graduate study programme

Application documents for the graduate study programme Screenwriting (lateral entry)


The following application documents must be submitted via upload to the application portal at the same time as the application for admission to the degree programme:

  • Proof of general/specialized higher education entrance qualification and an intermediate diploma, diploma, Bachelor's or Master's degree (officially certified) from a university. Desired fields of study: German studies, theatre studies, communication studies, psychology or comparative literature - or if you have not completed a degree equivalent to the Abitur, access to the course is possible via the so-called talented pass according to § 10 of our examination regulations
  • Comprehensive and well-founded practical experience in the media sector can replace a pre-study programme as a qualification if necessary
  • Proof of practical experience
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form
  • Letter of motivation (max. one page DIN A4)

Work samples

In addition to the above-mentioned application documents, a work sample must be submitted via upload.

Please submit your work samples in German language.

Please fulfil all 4 tasks!

For the 2024 entrance examination:

Task 1

A feature-length film synopsis OR series concept on a freely chosen topic, and a written dialogue scene from it.

The synopsis as well as the concept should comprise 5 to max. 8 pages

(12 point, line spacing 1.5)

If you decide in favour of a series concept as a work sample, it should include a description of the theme, setting, characters, relationships and further plots of 2-3 episodes.

Task 2

Please write a dialogue scene for the work sample you wrote in point 1 (approx. 3 to 5 pages, 12 point, line spacing 1.5)

Task 3 - with topic !

On max. 1-2 pages 3 film or series ideas (in different genres: drama, comedy, thriller, etc.) on one of the topics listed below:

a) "Generation beleidigt"

OR

b) "Das Herz schlägt rechts"

Task 4

Literary curriculum vitae

Important: The literary CV is part of your work sample. Here you should summarize your life to date in literary form. All genres are possible here!

Length max. 3 pages.

 

Note: If you use AI, please document exactly how you have used it - thank you!

FAQ

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE APPLICATION

How often can I apply?

You can apply to the Filmakademie a total of three times.

Can I apply for several degree programmes or specialisations at the same time?

No, this is not possible.

Can I apply directly for a project programme without completing the foundation course?

In principle, it is possible to join the graduate programme if you have the relevant prior knowledge. Applicants must have completed a first degree in a related discipline or alternatively have sound professional experience in the film and media industry.

When applying for one of the eight postgraduate diploma courses, applicants must have completed a corresponding previous degree in a related discipline.
Example: Production design - previous studies in architecture, if applicable.

Is the Abitur a prerequisite for applying?

In principle, yes. However, if you do not have a general higher education entrance qualification/Abitur, you have the option of gaining access to the course of studies via the so-called aptitude test in accordance with Section 10 of our admission examination regulations.

As part of the aptitude test, these applicants will have an extended interview with the examination board regarding subject-specific and general knowledge in relation to the intended course of studies/study focus.

Can the work sample be longer than stated in the application form?

We ask you to adhere to the above-mentioned guidelines. In order to ensure equal opportunities for all applicants, we cannot guarantee that longer work samples will be considered.

Can I only apply for the winter semester?

The application deadline each year is always 15 February. The course of studies then begins in the winter semester, usually in mid/end September.

Is there a numerus clausus (NC)?

The average grade of the A-levels (Abitur) does not play a role for us. In fact, the focus is on practical experience in the media sector, but this may only be gained after the A-levels.

German citizenship - foreign university entrance qualification (HZB)?

Applicants with German citizenship must submit their foreign educational certificates to the Baden-Württemberg Regional Council for recognition of equivalence:

https://rp.baden-wuerttemberg.de/rps/abt7/zeugnisanerkennungsstelle/

When is the application period?

The online application portal opens at the end of December. The application deadline is always 15 February.

Are there any thematic requirements for the work sample to be submitted?

No, there are no thematic specifications for your work sample - with the exception of the screenplay application (see the screenplay department page).

Are there examples of work samples / samples / preparation courses?

No.

Is there an age limit?

No, there is no set age limit. The average age of our first-year students is around 23.

How does the admission procedure work?

Once your application has been received, it goes through a so-called formal review. This is followed by pre-selection by a selected examination committee of senior lecturers. Submitted documents and work samples are intensively scrutinised and evaluated. If the pre-selection is successful, the applicants will receive an invitation to the further entrance examination on site. This is where the individual interviews with the senior lecturers of the respective department take place, where the examination task is issued and the final interview takes place during the colloquium. Applicants usually receive notification within 8-10 days as to whether they have been admitted to the course of studies.

QUESTIONS ABOUT INTERNSHIPS

How long do I have to provide evidence of internships or other work experience?

For the undergraduate course of studies in Film + Media and Production, 12 months of practical experience is required according to our admission examination regulations. Relevant here are internships completed after school.

What kind of internship/professional experience is required?

Internship/professional experience in the film and media industry, for example with broadcasters, production companies, editorial offices, agencies, at the theatre, possibly in publishing houses or other media companies.

As a freelancer, it is possible to submit relevant evidence, such as an extract from the commercial register and a copy of a trade licence or income tax statement. If applicable, order confirmations or invoices can also be submitted.

Is it possible to complete an internship at the Filmakademie?

The Filmakademie does not offer internships.

Do internships have to be completed by the application deadline?

The requirement of 12 months of practical experience must be completed by the start of the course of studies. You must be able to provide evidence of 6 months of practical experience within the industry by the application deadline of 15 February. We ask for written proof in the form of job references, letters of reference, employment contracts, etc.

APPLICATIONS FROM ABROAD

Are tuition fees charged?

For international students travelling from outside the EU for the purpose of studying, the state of Baden-Württemberg charges a tuition fee of 1,500 euros per semester.

Are German lessons also offered at the Filmakademie?

No.

Which language certificate must be submitted with the application?

Within the undergraduate degree programme and the associated curriculum in German, applicants from abroad must provide proof of sound German language skills.

This proof can be provided by the following certificates

- Goethe Institute - Level B2
- TestDAF - Level 4
- DSH - Level 2, equivalent to B2 - C1

What language is used for teaching?

In the project study programme mainly in English - bilingual curriculum.

Which educational certificates/certificates must be submitted?

Before applying to the Filmakademie, foreign educational certificates must be submitted to the Stuttgart State Academy of Art and Design to confirm equivalence with the German Abitur.

Contact via:

https://www.abk-stuttgart.de/studium/bewerben/auslaendische-bewerberinnen-zeugnisanerkennung.html

OPEN DAY

Is there a study information day?

A study information day usually takes place every year in November, currently on two dates: once online and once on site at the FABW.  You can find more information here.

You will receive a confirmation of participation on request.

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE DEGREE PROGRAMME

Is it possible to change a degree programme or specialisation during my studies?

In principle yes, if necessary with a new aptitude test. Further information is available from the Examinations Office.

What is the difference between the foundation degree programme and the project degree programme?

All Filmakademie students learn the basics of filmmaking together in the two-year undergraduate studies. In the graduate studies, which also lasts two years, they specialise within their chosen field of study.

Lateral entry into the graduate studies is possible with the appropriate prior knowledge. For this, applicants must have completed a first degree or have appropriate professional experience. For the eight postgraduate diploma courses, applicants must provide evidence of having completed an undergraduate degree in a related discipline.

What is a postgraduate degree programme?

Eight of our project study programmes have been defined as diploma postgraduate programmes since winter semester 2017/18:

1. ANIMATION / ANIMATION & EFFECTS PRODUCING
2. INTERACTIVE MEDIA
3. FILM MUSIC
4. FILM SOUND / SOUND DESIGN
5. MOTION DESIGN
6. JOURNALISTIC FILM
7. SCENE DESIGN
8. ANIMATION / TECHNICAL DIRECTING

How long does a degree programme take?

The standard period of study for an undergraduate degree programme is 4.5 years = 9 semesters.
In addition, there are usually 2 semesters for the mobility year or holiday year (not compulsory).
The standard period of study via lateral entry into the graduate studies programme is 2.5 years = 5 semesters.

Can I work alongside my studies?

As studying at the Filmakademie is a full-time programme, there is very little scope for part-time work.

Guest students at the FABW?

The Filmakademie does not accept guest students or auditors.

GENERAL QUESTIONS

Is it possible to study in parallel at another university?

No.

What fees are charged?

Tuition fees
Since the winter semester 2017/2018, the state of Baden-Württemberg has been charging second degree fees of €650 per semester (if the first degree was completed in Germany) and tuition fees for international students from non-EU countries of €1,500 per semester.

The eight 2.5-year postgraduate diploma courses at FABW are exempt from the fees for the second course of studies:

Animation/Animation&Effects Producing, Animation/Technical Directing, Interactive Media, Motion Design, Film Journalism, Film Sound Production & Film Sound Design, Film Music, Production Design).

Semester fee
All students pay the so-called semester re-registration fee of currently € 121.50 per semester. This fee is paid as a solidarity contribution to the Studierendenwerk Stuttgart.

Are all degree programmes eligible for BAföG funding?

In principle yes, please check the requirements at: https://www.studierendenwerk-stuttgart.de/geld. Second degree programmes are generally not funded.

How high are the living costs?

The cost of living is around €1,000 - €1,200.

What degree does the Filmakademie award?

The course of studies concludes with the Filmakademie Baden-Wuerttemberg diploma and is based on the Academies Act. According to Baden-Württemberg state law, the training successfully completed at the Filmakademie is equivalent to comparable professional qualifications at state art colleges, universities of applied sciences and universities of cooperative education.

We do not offer Bachelor's or Master's courses of study, online courses of study or short courses. The only exceptions are a German-language and an English-language acting course lasting several weeks. For more information please click HERE.

Legal form of the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg

The Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg is a wholly owned subsidiary of the state of Baden-Württemberg and belongs to the tertiary education sector. Its legal basis is the Academies Act.

Do you have your own student residence?

No, please contact the Studentendorf Ludwigsburg:
E-mail: studentendorf-lb@sw-stuttgart.de
However, you are welcome to send us your application for accommodation. We will post it on the university notice board or send it to our digital mailing list.

What exchange programmes are there?

The FABW maintains exchange programmes with partner universities on five continents.
For further information please click HERE.

Is it possible to study acting?

The FABW offers a German-language and an English-language acting course lasting several weeks. For more information please click HERE.
Our "sister academy" on the same campus, the Academy of Performing Arts Baden-Wuerttemberg, has its own drama degree programme.

DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?

Do you have any general questions about studying at the FABW or our degree programmes?
We will be happy to help you!

We are available to answer any questions you may have on these topics:
- Application
- Admission procedure
- Enrolment
- Re-registration
- Examination questions
- Semester fee
- Student ID card

DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?

BEATE PFENNIGWERTH

Head of Student Affairs / Examination Office

DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?

Olga Melnyk

Office for Student Affairs / Examination Office