Filmacademy Vienna
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The Filmacademy Vienna is the Institute for Film and Television at the University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna.
There is also a Digital Art - Compositing program (Master only).
During the first two years of study, students take classes in all programs, before they specialize in the field of study they applied for.
Curriculum
The offered programs (Bachelor/Master degree) are:- Directing
- Screenwriting
- Cinematography
- Editing
- Production
There is also a Digital Art - Compositing program (Master only).
During the first two years of study, students take classes in all programs, before they specialize in the field of study they applied for.
Application
The application process takes place once a year: After completing given assignments, some of the applicants will be invited for one week of tests and interviews. The Filmacademy Vienna admits 15 to 20 new students per year.Faculty
The current faculty consists of internationally acclaimed filmmakers:- Michael HanekeMichael HanekeMichael Haneke is a German born Austrian filmmaker and writer best known for his bleak and disturbing style. His films often document problems and failures in modern society. Haneke has worked in television‚ theatre and cinema. He is also known for raising social issues in his work...
, Wolfgang Glueck and Peter Patzak in directing - Walter Wippersberg in screenwriting
- Wolfgang Thaler and Christian BergerChristian BergerChristian Berger is an Austrian cinematographer. He is mostly known for his work with Michael Haneke. In February 2010, Berger was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography for his work on The White Ribbon at the 82nd Academy Awards...
in cinematography - Robert Polak in editing
- Alex Lemke in Digital-Art Compositing
- Peter Mayer and Helga Baehr in production