CIEE Film Studies Program in Prague, Czech Republic

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Locations: Prague, Czech Republic
Program Terms: Fall, Spring
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: CIEE

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

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Click here for a definition of this term Program Type:	Guilford Affiliated Program	Minimum GPA:	2.5
Major(s):	English, Theatre	Language of Instruction:	English, Native Language

Program Description:

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Program Overview

Bring your film production, screenwriting, or film studies experience to Prague and become part of its rich filmmaking tradition that includes Miloš Forman, Agnieszka Holland, Emir Kusturica, and Jan Sverák. Whether your focus is in production or screenwriting, you’ll choose from specially designed CIEE film courses and electives at the Prague Film and Television School of the Academy of Performing Arts (FAMU), one of the preeminent film schools in Central Europe. Classes are in English and include a two-week intensive Czech language course to facilitate cultural immersion. All courses are complemented with CIEE co-curricular activities and excursions beyond the city to enhance classroom learning and provide intercultural understanding.

Unique Experiences

WORK

with American and international film students at the preeminent Prague Film and Television School of the Academy of the Performing Arts (FAMU).

LEARN

to shoot, direct, or write with mentoring from European film professionals.

GET INSPIRATION

from visits to Prague Barrandov film studios, and guest lectures by European directors, producers, cinematographers, and screenwriters.

Excursions & Activities

Get an inside look at Barrandov Film Studios – Hollywood of the East.
Travel overnight to visit a film school or attend an international student film festival.
Make your visit official by traversing the Charles Bridge, which was constructed to cross the Vltava River in 1357.

Projects

Learn from industry experts.
Practice your language skills with weekly activities organized by CIEE around the neighborhood, including cooking events, film nights, various events, and museum visits.
Live in Prague like a Czech student, with a Czech flat buddy to show you around and explain local customs.

What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation – an introduction to Czech culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
24/7 emergency on-site support

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Why CIEE

200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext travel insurance included

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