132 Filmmaking Degree Programs

We, the University of Applied Sciences Europe (UE) in Germany have been the very first institution to offer Film + Motion Design as a course of study. Our practice-oriented Film + Motion Design program teaches and tests basic methods, concepts, and techniques for the design of time-based media. From camera work and sound design to analog stop-motion animation, CGI, and 3D modeling to digital compositing, hybrid film, and visual music, the course offers a broad spectrum of possibilities for creative expression.

The Master’s Programme in Cinematography at FAMU is a full-time, English-taught, three-year course designed for students who wish to become creative and independent professionals. The programme emphasizes cinematography not just as technical craft, but as a central artistic and narrative tool, where image, light, movement, and color communicate story, emotion, and rhythm.

As the first of its kind in Asia, the MJ-DFS programme empowers aspiring documentarians to harness the power of authentic visual storytelling. The one-year intensive programme provides hands-on experience in documentary making, learning from top filmmakers from around the world.

Study a Bachelor of Arts in Filmmaking. This Filmmaking B.A. programme is taught entirely in English at our Macromedia campus in Berlin, Germany.

MA Filmmaking explores contemporary storytelling across a variety of media and platforms, with a particular focus on short-form filmmaking, including narrative, documentary, and artistic practices.

Develop the power of your storytelling through confident employment of creative and technical filmmaking skills in drama, documentary and experimental film production. As part of this filmmaking course in BA (Hons) Filmmaking, you’ll: Study theory to develop your creative practice and be guided by industry-experienced tutors in all aspects of film production

In this course, you'll explore the medium of film, developing your own filmmaking practice while acquiring skills for professional work in the creative industries. You will engage with innovative, ambitious ideas, developing successful films in groups and individually, and gain practical knowledge of a range of filmmaking approaches.

The program focuses on developing skills in digital cinema and filmmaking through a well-rounded curriculum. Students learn to create and edit films using modern technology, gaining hands-on experienc...

Do you want to share stories and express your own feelings through film images, TV series and video clips? All this is waiting for you in the Video Design and Filmmaking programme at IED Roma

Have you already studied Filmmaking or a related subject at degree level, and achieved a minimum of 120 ECTS credits or higher from these studies? Then take your passion for Filmmaking further to achieve a full bachelor’s degree with our Filmmaking Top-Up course.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Filmmaking is a three-year generalist degree in the art and craft of filmmaking, with emphasis on hands-on instruction coupled with practical exercises in all the essentials of film and television production including directing, production, editing, cinematography and screenwriting. There are two production periods: midterm and final. Final projects must be submitted to and selected by the Greenlighting Committee in order to be produced.

The MFA is part of EICAR's English language curriculum. It offers a two year Master of Fine Arts program in filmmaking with 5 options for final projects – Directing, Screenwriting, Cinematography, Producing and Editing. The School provides degrees and programs with an emphasis on practical filmmaking experience and team working process. With a class size of 15 students, we favor direct studio work and to mimic real industry conditions to prepare students.

EICAR offers a One Year Filmmaking Program covering the fundamentals of visual storytelling – directing, editing, screenwriting, cinematography, producing. This program is designed to give the candidate the opportunity to discover and practice all basic aspects of the filmmaking craft.

Our MA Filmmaking is a non-specialist degree, training students in a variety of craft areas. Taught within small crews and units, we welcome students from over 40 countries. This programme is offered three times a year, with entry points in January, May and September.

If you have a creative eye for detail, our Filmmaking & Photography program will provide a focus for you to explore interests in both still and motion photo imagery. Covering both historical and contemporary photographic and filmmaking methods, the program provides a springboard for you to produce creative and innovative visuals.

ESRA Film school offers 4 weeks Filmmaking Summer programs in Paris, Cannes, Brussels and New York City. These programs take place twice in July each year.

The ESRA International: Bachelor Filmmaking program offers comprehensive instruction, both theoretical and practical, covering all stages of audiovisual creation, from writing and shooting to post-production. It is designed for English-speaking students who wish to attend a recognized film school while continuing their studies in English.

The MFA Filmmaking – Postgraduate is an intensive 2-year degree-granting postgraduate program accessible after a Bachelor’s degree, taught entirely in English, for international students wishing to develop professional expertise in directing and scriptwriting, taught in English in Paris.