University of Television and Film Munich
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The University of Television and Film Munich (German: Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München, HFF Munich) is a publicly funded film school
in Munich
, Germany
. The school was established in 1966 by decree of the Bavarian government. The University of Television and Film Munich is one of Germany's most reputable film schools with about 350 students enrolled. Currently a new building in Munich city centre is being built to which the school will be moving in 2010. The school celebrated its 40th anniversary in November 2007.
All students have to attend classes coordinated by departments I (Media and Communication Studies) and II (Media Technology).
Additionally, students have to choose from interdepartmental lectures in four fields:
Film school
The term film school is used to describe any educational institution dedicated to teaching aspects of filmmaking, including such subjects as film production, film theory, digital media production, and screenwriting. Film history courses and hands-on technical training are usually incorporated into...
in Munich
Munich
Munich The city's motto is "" . Before 2006, it was "Weltstadt mit Herz" . Its native name, , is derived from the Old High German Munichen, meaning "by the monks' place". The city's name derives from the monks of the Benedictine order who founded the city; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat...
, Germany
Germany
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. The school was established in 1966 by decree of the Bavarian government. The University of Television and Film Munich is one of Germany's most reputable film schools with about 350 students enrolled. Currently a new building in Munich city centre is being built to which the school will be moving in 2010. The school celebrated its 40th anniversary in November 2007.
Courses
Application deadline is February 28th of any calendar year. The examination questions for new applicants can be downloaded or ordered by mail from the 15th of November. The teacher to student ratio is about 1:9, the staff to student ratio is approximately 1:4.- Department III - Film and Television Drama Directing (7-9 places)
- Department III/K - Cinematography/Fiction (2-4 places)
- Department III/D - ScreenwritingScreenwritingScreenwriting is the art and craft of writing scripts for mass media such as feature films, television productions or video games. It is a freelance profession....
/Fiction (2-4 places)
- Department IV - DocumentaryDocumentary filmDocumentary films constitute a broad category of nonfictional motion pictures intended to document some aspect of reality, primarily for the purposes of instruction or maintaining a historical record...
Film and Television Reportage Directing (7-9 places)- Department IV/K - Cinematography/Documentary (2-4 places)
- Department IV/D - Screenwriting/Documentary (2-4 places)
- Department V - Film Production and Media Economics (10-15 places)
All students have to attend classes coordinated by departments I (Media and Communication Studies) and II (Media Technology).
Additionally, students have to choose from interdepartmental lectures in four fields:
- Creative Writing
- TV Journalism
- Advertising
Distinguished Alumni
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