OpenFieldDiploma in Feature Film Directing (Spielfilmregie)
Five-year prestigious cinematic directing degree covering actor coaching, visual scene staging, script breakdown, film aesthetics, and the production of certified graduation feature films.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Secondary school certificate (Abitur or equivalent) or documented exceptional artistic talent.
- English language proficiency
- German language proficiency level C1.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Creative application portfolio, original scene script (5 pages), photographic essay, and creative concept statement.
- Recommendation letters
- Audition and admission jury evaluation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- University production budget allocations for student feature film shoots
- Application fee
- None
- Tuition / joining costs
- €152 semester fee (tuition-free degree)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Television and Film Munich documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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