Cinema and Digital Media is a three-year Master’s follow-up programme focusing on Screenwriting, Directing and/or Cinematography, and open to anyone who has completed a Bachelor’s degree in any subject. The instruction is in English and the applicants must demonstrate their knowledge of English at the B2 level based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF) during the admission procedure. The application includes The Europass Language Passport, which can be completed here.

Applications and all other requisites for the admission procedure (in English) must be submitted in two identical copies on or before 5 March 2012 to the following address:
FAMU
Registrar´s Office
Smetanovo nabr. 2
116 65 Prague, Czech Republic

The admissions interviews will take place during April 2012 and will be held remotely using the Skype software. We will inform applicants about the technical details of the connection in a timely manner. However, it is certain now that for a successful data transmission an Internet connection with a minimal transmission rate of 8 MBPS will be necessary.

The application involves the following requisites:

1. Application form (download here). Please complete it using a computer and send us signed hard copy with photograph.

2. Two letters of recommendation from current or previous tutors outlining the applicant’s expectations and motivation for the studies and your success.

3. Your structured CV.

4. Written answers to the following questions (300 words maximum):

- Why would you like to study in the Czech Republic?

- Why did you decide to apply for CDM?

- Which of concentrations of study reflects your previous artistic production experience?

- Which concentration do you wish to develop your creativity in? Directing, Screenwriting, or Cinematography?

- What work would you like to graduate with? (e. g. script, feature film, documentary…)

5.  Certification of deposit of application fee of EUR 60 into account number.

The deposit must be exactly 60 EUR, irregardless of other banking or

transfer fees.

bank: Komercni banka, Karmelitska 33, 118 00 Prague 1, Czech Republic

account number: 195373 180297/0100

code 33-00-011

Swift Code: KOMBCZPP

IBAN format of KB account: CZ 5301000000195373180297

6. The Europass Language Passport (see above)

7. Artistic samples – based on the specialisation you are applying for:

- directing:

Short feature or documentary (up to 10 minutes of duration)

Storyboard presenting a narrative based on an "encounter" (exactly 16 photographs or pictures, without text)

Two short synopsis for short fiction films

Audiovisual self-portrait (two minutes maximum)

 - cinematography:

Short fiction film or documentary (up to 10 minutes of duration)

Storyboard presenting a narrative based on an "encounter" (exactly 16 photographs or pictures, without text)

Two-minute audiovisual self-portrait

- screenwriting:

Screenplay for a short fiction film or 10 pages from a screenplay

A treatment for a full-length feature film

Two synopsis for short fiction films (up to 10 minutes of duration)

A sample of your own literary writings

Two-minute audiovisual self-portrait

All audiovisual works shall be submitted in at least DVD format (with no region restrictions) and subtitled in English, unless spoken in English.

8. Another mandatory item that your application must include is a notarised copy of your Bachelor’s Degree diploma. If your Bachelor’s diploma is in English, there is no need to translate it – a notarial certificate of it will suffice. If your diploma is in another language, we require its translation into English with a notarial certificate, and please also include a simple photocopy of the original diploma.

Applications will be accepted for the admission procedure subject to the compliance with all of the aforementioned requisites. We kindly request all applicants to please ensure that all documents are submitted in duplicate, that non-English speaking films include English subtitles, and that they are submitted in right format.

If you apply please note that the payment of the tuition fee is a prerequisite for enrolment.

The tuition fee for the academic year, 2012/2013 is EUR 16,800

(The fee must be exactly EUR 16,800, irregardless of other banking or transfer fees.)

If the tuition fee is not paid all at once, the first installment of EUR 8,800 needs to be paid before or on 1 August 2012. The full amount must be paid before or on 28 February 2013. The tuition fee for each subsequent year shall be determined before or on 30 July.

Should you have any questions please contact cdm@famu.cz