Stockholms Filmschool
Second Year Program Directing or Cinematography

Stockholm, Sweden

DEGREE TYPE

Diploma

DURATION

38 weeks

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : This program is designed for students aiming to deepen their expertise in directing or cinematography in their second year of study. It builds on foundational skills, empowering students to refine their craft through practical experience and focused instruction. Students will engage with industry professionals, enhancing their knowledge and skills in a collaborative environment.

Career Outcomes : Graduates may find career opportunities as directors, cinematographers, film editors, or production designers. This program prepares students for various roles in film and television, equipping them with the technical and artistic skills needed for success in the industry.

Directing

In the Diploma in Second Year Program Directing or Cinematography, The first semester of the program is driven by workshops, course work, consultations, and film projects. Practical exercises include directing drama, working with actors, script writing, production, film analysis, casting, rehearsals and more.

The showreel development and directing for commercials and music videos are part of the first semester. The sessions will introduce students specifically to the world of the director of commercial productions. Students will go through all the steps of the process: scouting locations, planning shots, casting, shooting, and editing the commercials or music videos. Each student will direct one commercial or music video.

The semester also incorporates preproduction and preparation for the films which will be shot during the second semester and a visit to the infamous Bergman Center on the island of Fårö.

During the second semester, all students direct one 15-30 minute long short film each and can choose to shoot their films on URSA or ALEXA. Students are in production for 45 to 60 days.

Elements of the second semester include preproduction and consultations, production of films, post-production, and seminars on sales, festivals, and distribution. The school has great relationships with festivals and will help you find a festival for your film. The school is the only equal film school in the world and we accept 50% male and 50% female students.

Cinematography

The first part of the program is focused on working in different styles of lighting, format, and lens selection to achieve certain looks in preparation for working with the directing students for their second-year projects. Class projects include genre film, mixed lighting situations in the studio but also on location, color correction and testing and understanding various cameras such as URSA and ALEXA and a variety of lenses and also a popular visit to the infamous Bergman center on the island of Fårö.

The showreel development and shooting for commercials and music videos are part of the first semester. The sessions will introduce students specifically to the world of the cinematographer in commercial productions. Students will go through all the steps of the process: scouting locations, planning shots, casting, shooting, and color-grading the commercials or music videos. Each student will DP on one commercial or music video.

During the second semester, students shoot up to 30-minute-long films together with the Directing students. Students are in production for 45 to 60 days. Following the production of the film, students will be involved in post-production (including color correction), post-production workshops, and classes relating to showreel development. The school is the only equal film school in the world and we accept 50% male and 50% female students.