Stockholms Filmskola
Introduction
Stockholm Film School is one of the world's leading institutes in Filmmaking and Acting. Besides our Swedish program Praktisk Film we also offer an International Program, Second Year Programs - Directing and Cinematography, Scriptwriting program, and Acting program - as well as summer workshops and evening classes. Focusing on the practical aspects of each profession both behind and in front of the camera we ensure that our students are ready for entering the dynamic world of film work immediately after graduation.
Stockholm Film School, founded in 1984, offers programs and courses in practical filmmaking and acting for film.
Our model “The Stockholm Method” combines world-class educational content and targeted master-apprentice training ensuring that each student gets the most out of their time at the school.
Diversity and inclusion are in our DNA, we believe that everyone has a story to tell and we are proud to say that we are the only gender-equal film school in the world.
The school has been named Top International Film School 2021, 2022 & 2023 by The Hollywood Reporter and The Wrap Magazine.
Stockholm is the capital of Sweden and is ranked as one of the best cities in the world to live in, with great outdoor experiences, vibrant nightlife, gorgeous architecture, great water views, lively neighborhoods, world-class restaurants, and a friendly atmosphere.
Equipment
Aaton 16 mm, Arri 16 mm, Arri Alexa, Blackmagic Ursa Mini Pro, Blackmagic Pocket, DSLRs. Zeiss ZF and 16 mm lenses, Nikon, Canon, Samyang, CP2, and XEEN lenses as well as several prime lenses, Anginieux and Sigma Zooms. Sachtler and Manfrotto tripods. Dollies, camera sliders, handheld rigs.
Lighting includes Aperture, ARRI, Compact Beam Lights, Dynacore, Ianiro, Mizar, Kinoceleb, Light panels, flags, scrims, color correction and effect gels, and other equipment.
For sound production, students work with Sennheiser and AKG microphones. H4, F4, TASCAM, and Sound Devices as recorders. The school has 12 dedicated editing stations with Premiere Pro and Resolve and a professional grading station with ASUS-Pro Art monitors.
Facilities
With 80 students spread across our Practical Film program, International Program, Second Year Programs, and Acting Program our facilities are both flexible and well-functioning. We have three studios, several editing suites, a cinema, a student lounge, and several meeting rooms.
Visa Requirements
Non-EU students need to apply for student visas.
To obtain a residence permit, you must
- Hold a valid passport
- Have been accepted for full-time studies, and have a written acceptance letter
- Be covered by comprehensive health insurance that is valid in Sweden
- Be able to support yourself financially throughout the period for which you apply for a residence permit
- Be able to show that you have your support secured using verification of your bank assets, a scholarship, or similar means of support, such as a study grant from your home country
- To apply online on the Swedish Migration Agency’s website before leaving for Sweden