PrepClass

Orientation & Mentoring

Participants will learn about the variety of study opportunities at the Film University in Babelsberg – from Bachelor to Master degree with a focus on the artistic study programmes. If you are interested in one in our artistic study programmes, we will support you with your application.

Alumni of the Film University will deliver insights into practice and talk about their experiences with the application process as well as the study programme and their professional career. This way the PrepClass participants learn from former students and get valuable input and feedback for their own start into the film industry.

Current students of the Film University will accompany the PrepClass participants until the application process is finished. They will help with individual and personal counseling during the preparation of the application and the application portfolio.

In addition to that, the participants will get individual counseling meetings with lecturers from different study programmes to clarify individual questions regarding the application.

Short film workshop

In the short film workshop, PrepClass participants work together in small groups on a film project and develop a short film idea from script to screen. At the heart of the creative process is a five-day excursion to Brandenburg. The focus is on sharing one's own artistic practice and trying out new trades. Supported by student mentors from the degree programs, the participants can gain experience in a student film production and build their first networks.

The aim of the PrepClass is to show participants the various study options at the Film University and to familiarize them with the necessary steps to build up a portfolio for their application.

The Summer School will cover the costs of accommodation for the excursion. Travel and meals will be paid by the participants themselves.

The PrepClass is aimed at international prospective students, especially people with a refugee background who live in Germany and want to apply to study at the Film University. Regardless of whether you are interested in a Bachelor's or Master's degree course, in the PrepClass you will learn about the different artistic degree courses and their respective entry requirements.

Unfortunately, we are unable to cover the application process for Acting as the process is very specific. Please contact the degree programme directly for more information.

Applicants need to be at least 18 years of age and have already gained practical experiences.

Selection interviews will take place online on 14, 15, 18 and 19 March.