Opis kierunku
We teach the art and craft of filmmaking through a dynamic blend of classroom instruction, hands-on film workshops, and immediate directing experience.
Directing-Cinematography Course is more than just an educational program—it’s a gateway to the film industry. At AMA Film Academy, you will learn from leading figures in the film industry. Our faculty comprises renowned professionals and veterans in fields such as directing, cinematography, scriptwriting, sound engineering, and post-production. Their active involvement in the industry brings cutting-edge practices and insights into the classroom, enhancing your learning experience with the most current industry standards.
Directing-Cinematography Course
Filmmaking that gives basic skills in directing, filming, editing and authoring of various audiovisual forms. The field of study is carried out at AMA Warszawa.
Limited spots available – group of 10 people.
Additionally
For those committed to developing their skills at AMA, we have prepared special conditions. Candidates who pass the recruitment process and sign a study agreement by the end of June 2026 will receive a 30% discount on the final semester — as support during the last stage of their education.
Duration
1 year, 2 semesters. Classes are held from Tuesday to Friday.
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Welcome to the Directing-Cinematography Course at AMA Film Academy, a premier hub for Polish film education and a beacon of cinematography training in Poland. This program is meticulously designed to equip you with the skills needed for Film Directing Mastery and Advanced Cinematography Techniques. From your very first day, you will take the helm behind the camera, embarking on a journey through the intricacies of Cinematic Direction Training.
The pinnacle of your experience at AMA Film Academy will be the production and presentation of your own graduation film. This, coupled with a rigorous theoretical examination, must be passed to earn the prestigious AMA Film Academy Diploma, marking your official entry into the professional world of film.
The AMA Filmmaking Directing-Cinematography gives basic skills in the field of implementation of audiovisual forms for film and television.
The lecturers at the AMA Filmmaking Directing-Cinematography are professionally active film-makers: Tv producers, directors, cinematographers, scriptwriters, sound engineers, editors, specialists in special effects and post-production as well as film and television producers.
The AMA Filmmaking is part of the AMA FILM ACADEMY activity structure: it gives you the opportunity to participate in its additional programs, such as participation in productions and visits on professional film sets, works at AMA TV, additional film screenings, workshops and master classes, and author’s lectures.
Diploma at Directing-Cinematography
The basis for passing the course and obtaining a diploma is giving the diploma film presented in front of the audience at the open exam and passing the theoretical examination. Students who receive a positive grade receive the AMA FILM ACADEMY Diploma.
AMA listeners have at their disposal a well-equipped rental of film, lighting, sound and grip equipment, advanced editing stations and a film studio.
Join us at AMA Film Academy, where your passion for film becomes your career, under the guidance of industry professionals in one of the most comprehensive cinematography and directing programs available. Enroll in our Directing-Cinematography Course today and start your journey to becoming a master filmmaker.
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Program kierunku
Registration booklet
Registration from: April 15, 2026
Recruitment online from: May 5, 2026
Course dates: October 6, 2026 – June 25,2027
Examination fee: 100 EUR
Entry fee: 900 EUR
Semester Costs:
Tuition: per semester 3000 EUR / per year 6000 EUR
Payable per semester in advance by October 1 and February 15 each year
or in monthly installments due by the 5th of each month
October – June 740 EUR
» For those committed to developing their skills at AMA, we have prepared special conditions. Candidates who pass the recruitment process and sign a study agreement by the end of June 2026 will receive a 30% discount on the final semester — as support during the last stage of their education.
Practice
During the study, practical issues will be discussed:
- camera technique: video
- film exercises: mastershot, in-camera editing, multi-camera systems
- cameraoperator’s work on the set
- making of film light
- cooperation with film crew
- multi-discipline staging
- reportage photography, creative photography
- film dramaturgy
- workshop – analysis of the film
- work with an actor
- basics of film post-production
- film editing: Final Cut, Adobe Premiere, Avid
- TV studio directing
- projections
- film exercises: three film genres
- performance of the diploma film – first year
Theory
During the study, theoretical issues will be discussed:
- Learn the art and technique of visual storytelling, including directing, cinematography, editing, and postproduction sound design.
- Learn the fundamentals of digital video production and digital editing.
- Fundamental training in acting craft and directing actors.
- Immersion in screenwriting craft.
- Fundamental training in acting craft and directing actors.
- Immersion in screenwriting craft.
- directing feature film
- directing a documentary
- director of an advertising movie
- visual concept of the film
- film design – workshops
- movie trailer construction
- work with a crew on the set
- working with a camera
- VFX special effects bases
- It is possible to learn Polish in parallel, which ensures continuation of regular studies or work
in the film industry
Classes lead
Lecturers conducting classes:
- Konrad Aksinowicz
- Iwona Strzałka
- Michał Chmielewski
- Adam Bajerski
- Krzysztof Mieszkowski
- Zofia Goraj
- Filip Kovcin
Recruitment conditions
The condition for applying for admission to the Filmmaking Basic Course is to take the entrance examination in the form of an interview and send a CV specifying the candidate’s predispositions in advance.
The date of the recruitment interview is set individually. The interview takes place ONLINE
Please send your CV to the e-mail address: rekrutacja@amafilmacademy.pl
» For those committed to developing their skills at AMA, we have prepared special conditions. Candidates who pass the recruitment process and sign a study agreement by the end of June 2026 will receive a 30% discount on the final semester — as support during the last stage of their education.
Registration booklet
Registration from: April 15, 2026
Recruitment online from: May 5, 2026
Course dates: October 6, 2026 – June 25,2027
Examination fee: 100 EUR
Entry fee: 900 EUR
Semester Costs:
Tuition: per semester 3000 EUR / per year 6000 EUR
Payable per semester in advance by October 1 and February 15 each year
or in monthly installments due by the 5th of each month
October – June 740 EUR
» For those committed to developing their skills at AMA, we have prepared special conditions. Candidates who pass the recruitment process and sign a study agreement by the end of June 2026 will receive a 30% discount on the final semester — as support during the last stage of their education.
Practice
During the study, practical issues will be discussed:
- camera technique: video
- film exercises: mastershot, in-camera editing, multi-camera systems
- cameraoperator’s work on the set
- making of film light
- cooperation with film crew
- multi-discipline staging
- reportage photography, creative photography
- film dramaturgy
- workshop – analysis of the film
- work with an actor
- basics of film post-production
- film editing: Final Cut, Adobe Premiere, Avid
- TV studio directing
- projections
- film exercises: three film genres
- performance of the diploma film – first year
Theory
During the study, theoretical issues will be discussed:
- Learn the art and technique of visual storytelling, including directing, cinematography, editing, and postproduction sound design.
- Learn the fundamentals of digital video production and digital editing.
- Fundamental training in acting craft and directing actors.
- Immersion in screenwriting craft.
- Fundamental training in acting craft and directing actors.
- Immersion in screenwriting craft.
- directing feature film
- directing a documentary
- director of an advertising movie
- visual concept of the film
- film design – workshops
- movie trailer construction
- work with a crew on the set
- working with a camera
- VFX special effects bases
- It is possible to learn Polish in parallel, which ensures continuation of regular studies or work
in the film industry
Classes lead
Lecturers conducting classes:
- Konrad Aksinowicz
- Iwona Strzałka
- Michał Chmielewski
- Adam Bajerski
- Krzysztof Mieszkowski
- Zofia Goraj
- Filip Kovcin
Recruitment conditions
The condition for applying for admission to the Filmmaking Basic Course is to take the entrance examination in the form of an interview and send a CV specifying the candidate’s predispositions in advance.
The date of the recruitment interview is set individually. The interview takes place ONLINE
Please send your CV to the e-mail address: rekrutacja@amafilmacademy.pl
» For those committed to developing their skills at AMA, we have prepared special conditions. Candidates who pass the recruitment process and sign a study agreement by the end of June 2026 will receive a 30% discount on the final semester — as support during the last stage of their education.
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