No. The AMA program is designed so that you can start from the ground up and dive right into the actual production process. From the very beginning, you’ll be working with footage, equipment, and a team. You won’t be learning theory “about film”—you’ll be learning how to make a film. As you study, you’ll develop expertise in specializations such as director, cinematographer/DOP, VFX specialist, screenwriter, producer, and actor.
AMA doesn’t make promises—it prepares you for real-world work. You’ll learn how to work on a film set and in post-production, how to collaborate as part of a team, and how to take responsibility for the visuals and the project. The result: you can enter the industry as an assistant or junior, you’ll have a portfolio, and you’ll understand how production works.
Yes. AMA offers two program formats. The full-time format involves intensive study and classes Tuesday through Friday. The part-time format consists of weekend classes (Friday through Sunday) and allows students to work during the week.
It depends on the program. Full-time program: intensive study, classes Tuesday–Friday, 600 hours per year. Part-time program: weekend classes, Friday–Sunday, 320 hours per year. In both cases, you learn through hands-on work and projects.
No. You work on the school’s equipment—you learn how to use professional equipment in a real production environment and gain experience without having to make an initial investment.
The course provides you with a tool; AMA provides you with a process and a work environment. You’ll learn how a project is developed from start to finish, how a team works, and how to make creative decisions. You’re not just a user of tools—you’re a creator.
College is all about theory and a long process. AMA is about hands-on experience, working with real equipment, and a quick entry into the industry—you start working sooner.
Yes—because it’s practical. This isn’t just a “light course”; it’s a process of working on projects. The result: you gain practical skills and are prepared for the workforce.
No. AI is a tool—just like a camera, lighting, or editing. At AMA, you’ll learn how to use AI in production, how to integrate AI with film and post-production, and how to make creative decisions. This gives you an edge over people who only know how to use the tools.
Yes. The program allows you to learn about the entire production process and explore different roles, so you can make an informed choice about your specialization.
Yes. You’ll learn about project work, working with clients, and producing materials—you’ll be able to work independently.
Yes. Throughout the program, you’ll create projects, work in a team, and produce content—and you’ll end up with a real portfolio.
Because this isn’t just a course. It’s a work environment, access to professional equipment, the chance to work with industry professionals, and a real production process. The result: you learn faster and more effectively.
Yes. AMA provides the environment, connections, and experience of working as part of a team—you don’t start from scratch.
AMA Film Academy offers classes in two cities: in Warsaw at 76 Jagiellońska Street and in Kraków at 7F Puszkarska Street. Select programs (including screenwriting and film production) are also available online.
AMA offers 23 programs: film directing, cinematography, editing and post-production (color grading, VFX), sound production, film acting, visual storytelling, and modern programs combining film with AI (AI-driven filmmaking). Classes are offered in on-campus, part-time, and online formats.
AMA Warsaw teaches professional, practical filmmaking using the classic production model. AMA Kraków teaches a new model of AI-driven filmmaking, in which filming, post-production, and AI form a single creative process.
Yes. AMA Kraków offers programs that combine traditional filmmaking techniques with generative AI: Directing (directing + AI), Cinematography (cinematography + AI), Post-Production + AI, and Visual Storytelling.
Admissions for the 2026/2027 academic year are now open. Classes for most programs begin in October 2026. Current deadlines can be found on the individual program pages.
Registration is done via the form on the website. Detailed guidelines are available on the Recruitment page. If you have any questions, please contact the office: Kraków +48 514 584 030 (sekretariat@amafilmacademy.pl), Warsaw +48 518 450 923 (sekretariat.wawa@amafilmacademy.pl).
No. Submitting work is not a requirement for admission to any AMA program. The admissions process consists of three steps: online registration, an interview, and the results. If you have videos, photos, writing samples, or a portfolio, you can present them during the interview—this is an added bonus that helps us assess your aptitude, but not having them won’t disqualify you.
