Prague Film School is an international institution offering practical training in filmmaking and screen acting, based in Prague, Czech Republic. The school provides both interdisciplinary and specialized studies in film production disciplines, including directing, screenwriting, cinematography, editing, as well as programs in Acting for Film and Documentary Film.
Overview
editPrague Film School combines the traditions of European art-house cinema with American independent filmmaking styles. Instruction is conducted in English, catering to a diverse student body and faculty from around the world. The institution has affiliate study-abroad partnerships with several prominent U.S. universities, such as Northwestern University,[1] Oberlin College[2], Sarah Lawrence College.
The Prague Film School appeared in The Hollywood Reporter’s ranking of the best international film schools in 2022 and 2023. [3][4]
Prague Film School alumni are frequently represented at prestigious film festivals and award platforms, including the Locarno and Tribeca Film Festival.[5][6]
Departments and programs
editPrague Film School offers full-time studies in Narrative Filmmaking, Documentary Filmmaking, and Acting for Film. The Acting for Film program was founded by American casting director Nancy Bishop.[7] It offers also a second year course with the participation of internationally celebrated filmmakers such as Alejandro Hernandez and Mariano Barroso.
Notable alumni
edit- Levi Meaden (born 1987), Canadian actor (Aftermath, The Killing)[8]
- Raam Reddy (born 1989), Indian film director (Thithi, The Fable)[9][10]
- Rachel House (born 1971), New Zealand actress and director (Whale Rider, Moana, Thor: Ragnarok, The Mountain)[11]
- Ziya Demirel, Turkish film director (Salı, Ela ile Hilmi ve Ali)[12]
- Ani Simon-Kennedy, French-American film director (The Short History of the Long Road)[13]
- Jay Oza, Indian cinematographer (Gully Boy)[14]
- Haolu Wang, Chinese film director (Bodies, Black Mirror)[15][16]
- Gupse Özay, Turkish actress and screenwriter[17]
- Lilli Cooper (born 1990), American actress and singer (Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock)[18]
- Vaibhav Mahadev, Indian film director (Juni)[19]
References
edit- ^ ae; Knowles, Jaharia (2024-11-11). "NU artists hone their craft in Prague". The Daily Northwestern. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
- ^ "Academic Program in Cinema and Media". Oberlin College and Conservatory. 2017-12-15. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
- ^ Ritman, Scott Roxborough,Etan Vlessing,Patrick Brzeski,Alex (2022-08-05). "15 Best International Film Schools of 2022". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Brzeski, Patrick; Ritman, Alex; Roxborough, Scott; Vlessing, Etan (2023-08-11). "The 15 Top Global Film Schools". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ^ Staff, T. H. R. (2015-11-10). "'Thithi': Mumbai Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
- ^ "Creative Writing Graduate and Filmmaker: Emily Cohn '17". Oberlin College and Conservatory. 2019-04-08. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
- ^ "Bio". Nancy Bishop Casting. Retrieved 2024-01-26.
- ^ Volmers, Eric (27 September 2016). "Calgary-raised actor Levi Meaden finds his inner badass in sci-fi series, Aftermath". Calgary Herald. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
- ^ Khajane, Muralidhara (28 August 2015). "Raam Reddy brings home Locarno award after 40 years". The Hindu. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
- ^ Nair, Prathap. ""I want to break the cinematic space in a way that expands it."". Goethe Institute. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ^ "Rachel House". The Arts Foundation. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
- ^ "Ziya Demirel | IFFR". iffr.com. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ^ "Ani Simon-Kennedy". Film Independent. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ^ "Jay Pinak Oza | Cinematographer". www.bafta.org. 2021-04-29. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ^ "Filmek - www.mediawavefestival.hu". www.mediawavefestival.hu. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ Moore, Kasey (2024-05-17). "Haolu Wang To Direct Episode of 'Black Mirror' Season 7". What's on Netflix. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
- ^ "Buğra Gülsoy (Ahmet) Sonuç: Görümce Görmiim ömrümce". docplayer.biz.tr. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ Block, Michael. "Spotlight On...Lilli Cooper". Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ^ Reddy, Y Maheswara (Dec 6, 2023). "First look out". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
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