Application for an undergraduate study programme

• By the application deadline: Proof of basic German language skills. German language test for university entrance or Goethe Institute Level B1.

• Until the start of the studies: 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.
  https://www.abk-stuttgart.de/bewerbung/zeugnisanerkennung/
  
  
• The residence permit must be presented upon enrolment at the latest.  
  
  

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

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

• Admission to project studies and postgraduate diploma courses at the Filmakademie requires sufficient proficiency in spoken and written English. We have established an English-language curriculum for all areas of specialization in the 2.5-year project studies and the postgraduate diploma courses, requiring a solid command of English.
  
  Exception: Screenwriting. For lateral entry into the screenwriting program, a German language qualification (Level B2) 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.
  
  https://www.abk-stuttgart.de/bewerbung/zeugnisanerkennung/

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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).

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).

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 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.

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.

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 -

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 -  

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.

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 entrance examination:

• Task 1: Write a feature film synopsis OR series concept on one of the following two topics:
  
  A) Wann ist ein Mann ein Mann?
  B) Heute brennt's nicht...
  
  You are free to choose the genre (drama, comedy, thriller, scifi etc).  
  The synopsis as well as the concept should be 5 to max. 8 pages long (12 point, line spacing 1.5).
  If you decide on a series concept as a work sample, it should include a description of the theme, setting, characters, relationships and plots of 2-3 episodes.
  
  
• Task 2: Please write a dialogue scene for the work sample you wrote in task 1 (approx. 3-5 pages, 12 point, line spacing 1.5)
  
  
• Task 3: Write 3 movie or series ideas (free choice of subject in 3 different genres: drama, comedy, thriller, etc.) on a maximum of 1-2 pages.
  
  
• Task 4: Literary CV. Important: The literary CV is part of your work sample. Here you should describe your life to date in literary form. All genres are possible here! Maximum length 3 pages.
  
  

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

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.

No.

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

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

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/bewerbung/zeugnisanerkennung/

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

The Filmakademie does not accept guest students or auditors.