Application

In general, you need a diploma equivalent to the German Abitur. If you do not possess a university entrance degree, you have the option of proving your specific artistic proficiency in a particular test.
Furthermore, you will need to provide evidence of practical experience (e.g. an internship) in the film and media industries for most of our study courses.
You can find further information regarding the application requirements on Filmakademie’s website.

In order to apply for basic studies, you will have to provide evidence of twelve months of practical experience. At the time of application, you will need to have completed at least six months.
For one of the postgraduate courses, you will usually need to have completed six months of practical experience.

You have to complete your internship by the time you start your studies at Filmakademie. At the time of application you must have already completed six months.

You should gain work experience in the film and media industries (e.g. broadcasters, production companies, editorial offices, agencies, publishing houses, at the theatre, or other media companies)

You can apply three times maximum.

No, this is not possible.

The basic studies span the first two years of your time at the Animationsinstitut, during which you will be taught all the basics of film and media production. In the following 2,5 years of project studies, you will choose a specialization, for example character animation or concept art, and focus on building your skills working on different projects with other students.

Yes, generally, it is possible to enter the postgraduate or project studies without prior basic studies at Filmakademie if you provide sufficient evidence of your qualification.
You can find detailed information about the admission requirements here.

We kindly ask you to comply with the specifications laid out in the application form.

DSH Level 2, TestDAF Level 4, Level B2 (Goethe Institute) for the Basic Studies.

There's no german language certificate necessary for the project studies and postgraduate study courses. Here English speaking skills are mandatory, however no language certificate is required.

No, we don't offer any German language classes.

Certificates of education acquired abroad must be sent to the Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste Stuttgart before applying to the Filmakademie in order to determine their equivalence with the German higher education entrance qualification (Abitur). The confirmation letter from ABK Stuttgart can be submitted latest until enrollment in September. You can find detailed information on Filmakademie's website or on the website of ABK Stuttgart.