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CET Film Production at FAMU (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Prague, Czech Republic
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CET Academic Programs 
  • Restrictions: Pomona applicants only
  • Dates / Deadlines
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of instruction: Czech, English Housing options: Apartment
Areas of study: Czech, Film, Media Studies Class standing: 1 - Second Semester Sophomore, 2 - Junior, 3 - First Semester Senior
Program type: Hybrid GPA: 3.0
Program Description:

CET Film Production at FAMU

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Shoot on 16mm or 35mm film. Take hands-on courses and workshops at one of the world's finest film academies, the Film and Television School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague (FAMU). You'll participate in all aspects of filmmaking: directing, cinematography, screenwriting and editing. The program is open to challenge-seeking students who are excited to collaborate with peers and mentors.

Create a Film. Live in Prague While You're At It.

  • Produce a 7- to 10-minute film
  • Hands-on courses and workshops with faculty mentors
  • Direct-enroll at FAMU, the Film and Television School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague
  • Courses taught in English
  • No language pre-requisite, but previous film experience, such as coursework in film production, is strongly encouraged
  • Students interested in working with 35mm film: Previous experience with 16mm is required
Visit the CET website to apply and learn more about this program.


Academic Program
Take on a busy and challenging semester mastering both the process of filmmaking and the medium of analog film itself (16mm or 35mm). Film Production students work in groups of three or four to see their short film through every stage—from pitching to filming, and even color grading in post-production—while working alongside professionals and under the guidance of experienced mentors at FAMU. You leave Prague with a project for your portfolio, a better sense of the ins and outs of the film industry, and the confidence and skills to take on your next future creative endeavor. 

Students enroll in two core courses in film production, a Czech language course, and one to three FAMU International electives for a recommended 13-17 total semester credits to equal 3.25-4.25 Pomona credits. 
 
The CR/NC option is limited to direct enroll university courses only; students may not take the core courses or any other CET-taught courses for CR/NC grading.

Living Arrangements 
Students will live in off-campus apartments with CET peers and local Czech students in one of four city apartment buildings. Each apartment will have between 2-10 students with 2-3 students per room. Each apartment comes with a fully equipped kitchen, common area, shared bathroom and in-unit washing machine. Students will be responsible for preparing their own meals. The apartments are all within 20–30-minute direct tram ride to either the CET Center or FAMU.

Number of Students 
CET enrolls a maximum of 54 students, selected from a national pool.

Host Institution 
CET Academic Programs
Film and Television School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague (FAMU)

Faculty Liaison 
Jennifer Friedlander

Eligibility 
  • 16 mm Narrative Track: Previous experience in filmmaking, film theory, visual arts, or photography is highly recommended but not required. 
  • 35 mm Narrative Track: Previous experience with 16mm is required.
 
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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline (Pacific Time) Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2025 02/09/2025 03/14/2025 TBA TBA