Prague Film School

Private film school in the Czech Republic

Prague Film School

Type| Film school
Established| 2002

Total staff

| 30
Students| ~100
Address|

Pstrossova 19

Prague

110 00

Czech Republic

Campus| Urban
Language| English
Website| www.praguefilmschool.cz

Not to be confused with Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague.

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. In 2022[1] and 2023[2] the school was ranked among the Top 15 International Film Schools by The Hollywood Reporter.

## Overview

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Prague Film School combines the traditions of European art-house cinema with American independent filmmaking styles. Instruction is conducted in English. The institution has affiliate study-abroad partnerships with several U.S. universities, such as Northwestern University,[3] Oberlin College[4], Sarah Lawrence College.

Prague Film School alumni are frequently represented at film festivals and award platforms, including Locarno, Tribeca, Sundance, Cannes, and the Academy Awards.[5][6][7][8]

## Departments and programs

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Prague Film School

Prague 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.[9] The school also offers a second year course.

## Notable alumni

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* Lilli Cooper, American actress and singer (Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock)[10]
* Ziya Demirel, Turkish film director (Salı, Ela ile Hilmi ve Ali)[11]
* Rachel House, New Zealand actress and director (Whale Rider, Moana, Thor: Ragnarok, The Mountain)[12]
* Levi Meaden, Canadian actor (Aftermath, The Killing)[13]
* Raam Reddy, Indian film director (Thithi, The Fable)[14][15]

## References

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1. ^ Ritman, Scott Roxborough,Etan Vlessing,Patrick Brzeski,Alex (2022-08-05). "15 Best International Film Schools of 2022". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-03-19.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
2. ^ Vlessing, Patrick Brzeski,Alex Ritman,Scott Roxborough,Etan (2023-08-11). "The 15 Top Global Film Schools". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-03-19.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
3. ^ ae; Knowles, Jaharia (2024-11-11). "NU artists hone their craft in Prague". The Daily Northwestern. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
4. ^ "Academic Program in Cinema and Media". Oberlin College and Conservatory. 2017-12-15. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
5. ^ "Alumni | Prague Film School". 2020-12-15. Retrieved 2025-03-19.
6. ^ T. H. R. Staff (2015-11-10). "'Thithi': Mumbai Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
7. ^ "Creative Writing Graduate and Filmmaker: Emily Cohn '17". Oberlin College and Conservatory. 2019-04-08. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
8. ^ "Graduates of Prague Film School helped make the Oscar-nominated short Anuja". www.expats.cz. 2025-02-08. Retrieved 2025-03-19.
9. ^ "Bio". Nancy Bishop Casting. Retrieved 2024-01-26.
10. ^ Block, Michael. "Spotlight On...Lilli Cooper". Retrieved 2024-02-05.
11. ^ "Ziya Demirel | IFFR". iffr.com. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
12. ^ "Rachel House". The Arts Foundation. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
13. ^ Volmers, Eric (27 September 2016). "Calgary-raised actor Levi Meaden finds his inner badass in sci-fi series, Aftermath". Calgary Herald.
14. ^ Prathap, Nair (February 2024). "I want to break the cinematic space in a way that expands it". Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan India.
15. ^ Kay, Jeremy (8 January 2016). "Palm Springs Q&A: Raam Reddy, 'Thithi'". Screen Daily.

## External links

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* Official website
* Institute of Documentary Film
* Cineuropa

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