Application

All applicants are required to submit the application documents specified in sections 1.1. through 1.4. Section 1.3. is only relevant for applicants who have completed their first degree program qualifying for a profession at an institution in anon-German-speaking country and do not hold German citizenship.

Please insert page numbers on all application documents (with the exception of your work samples) corresponding to the order below and submit them in a spring binder (please do not use spiral or fixed binding).

• the signed print-out of the online completed application form
• a table of contents (please also list your work samples)
• a CV in tabular form

For applicants holding a  Certificate for the Entrance Qualification for a Master Program from a German institution, the required certificates are specified under "German Certificates". For applicants holding a Certificate for the Entrance Qualification for a Master Program from a non-German institution, the required certificates are specified under "Foreign Certificates".  For applications to this Master program, the regulations specified in §9, paragraphs 5-6 of the Brandenburg Higher Education Act (BbgHG) are valid.

German Certificates: 

Please submit a copy of your certificate to proof the successful completion of an B.F.A. program in Directing or another relevant university degree program. 

In case the Bachelor's degree has not been awarded yet as the applicant still has to take a few final exams and the results of the exams taken so far suggest that the degree will be completed prior to the beginning of the Master's program, the applicant must submit a certificate issued by the registrar's office of his/her university. 

Foreign Certificates:

Applicants who have earned their degree abroad must have their certificates tested and assessed by uni-assist (further information uni-assist). Please consider that the recognition process at uni-assist can take up to 6 weeks (you need the VPD document from uni-assist before our the application deadlines end). Fees are incurred for the checking of your application documents.                                        

Notes:

• This also applies to German citizens.
• Citizens of the People's Republic of China, Mongolia, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam are asked to familiarize themselves with the special regulations for applicants from these countries.

Applicants who hold a university entrance qualification from a non-German-speaking institution and do not have German citizenship are required to show that they have achieved an overall rating of at least DSH-1 in the DSH ("Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang" / German Language Test for University Admission) test or provide an equivalent language certificate complying with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). Please submit a copy of your language certificate.

If you wish to apply for this Master program, please click here for information on the accepted language tests.

Please note: If you don't have the required language certificate yet by the end of the application period, please click here. 

 Work samples showing the applicant's suitability for the program (according to the focus of study selected), including each of the following:

Focus of Study: Documentary Film

• A professionally produced documentary film directed by the applicant. The film should provide an overall picture of the applicant's artistic orientation and subject(s) of interest. In the case of a film made by a team, the applicant’s  own contribution must be clearly documented. The film must be submitted on USB stick (.mp4 or .mov format). A video DVD, data DVD or Vimeo link with a password can be submitted as a backup. The DVDs should be labeled clearly with your name and applicant number from the online portal.

• A treatment for the applicant's graduation film (min 5, max.10 pages DIN A 4, any subgenre, e.g. essay film, web documentary, short series). A financing and exploitation concept must be submitted as well.

• A written text documenting work done and planned projects is to be supplied, allowing for a satisfactory and comprehensive overview of the applicant’s art to be made (1-2 pages DIN A 4)

• A text stating what the applicant aims to achieve in their Master’s degree for their furture plans (1 DIN A4 page).

All work samples – with the exception of films / videos – must be submitted in hard copy. Please include your name and applicant number on your application documents. Work samples submitted on DVDs or USB sticks (exemption: the film) will not be considered in the selection process.

or

Focus of Study: Feature Film

•  A professionally produced feature film directed by the applicant. The film should provide an overall picture of the applicant's artistic orientation and subject(s) of interest. In the case of a film made by a team, the applicant’s  own contribution must be clearly documented. The film must be submitted on USB stick (.mp4 or .mov format). A video DVD, data DVD or Vimeo link with a password can be submitted as a backup. The DVDs should be labeled clearly with your name and applicant number from the online portal.

• A treatment for the applicant's graduation film (min.5, max.10 pages DIN A 4). A financing and exploitation concept must be submitted as well.

• A written text documenting work done and planned projects is to be supplied, allowing for a satisfactory and comprehensive overview of the applicant’s art to be made (1-2 pages DIN A 4)

• A text stating what the applicant aims to achieve in their Master’s degree for their future plans (max. 1 page DIN A 4).

All applicants to B.A. and M.A. programs must apply online via the university's application portal. Please note that an administrative will be charged for each application.

There are special requirements for applicants who hold a foreign university entrance qualification or have completed their first degree program qualifying for a profession abroad. Please note that registering with uni-assist alone is not sufficient. All applicants must additionally apply via the Film University's online application portal. 

All work samples – with the exception of films / videos – must be submitted in hard copy. Please include your name and applicant number on your application documents. Work samples submitted on DVDs or USB sticks (exemption: the film) will not be considered in the selection process.

Please indicate your name and applicant number (from the online application portal) on all application documents. Send your documents, the signed application form (from the online application portal), and your work samples to the following address within the stipulated deadline:

Filmuniversität Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF
Master-Studiengang Regie
Marlene-Dietrich-Allee 11
14482 Potsdam
Germany

Notes:

• Please note that the application deadline is a receipt deadline, not a postmark deadline. Applicants who wish to personally submit their application documents can do so Monday through Friday at the university reception office / mail room.
• Postal items requiring the payment of C.O.D. or customs charges upon receipt will not be accepted.
• Applications that are incomplete and / or submitted after the specified deadline and / or for which the application fee has not been paid will not be processed.
• We will confirm the receipt of your application in writing or via the online application portal. Please do not call us to inquire about your application status.

Based on the materials submitted, the admissions committee will decide which applicants will receive permission to take the admission test and inform them in writing.

Focus of Study: Documentary Film

Creative / Practical Assignment:

• Making a short film on a given topic

Interview:

• Interview on the applicant's artistic and personal profile

• Pitching the submitted project; speaking about the submitted project and also about specific interests and motivation

• Demonstrating a grasp of methodological and technological specialized knowledge when discussing how to realize the project

Focus of Study: Feature Film

Creative / Practical Assignment:

• Making a short film on a given topic

Written Assignment:

• Creation of a short script based on a literary text

Interview:

• Interview on the applicant's artistic and personal profile

• Pitching the submitted project; speaking about the submitted project and also about specific interests and motivation

• Demonstrating a grasp of methodological and technological specialized knowledge when discussing how to realize the project

Normally, the admission test results will be communicated in writing to the applicant no later than 4 weeks after the last test.