FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

DO YOU ACCEPT INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT YOUR SCHOOL?

Yes, we do. For English speaking students, we offer our International Film Program, Second Year Programs and the Acting Program. Non-EU citizens need to apply for a visa to study in Sweden. Read more about visa for students here.

If you have any inquiries about our international studies, please e-mail us at info@stockholmsfilmskola.com

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY TO THE INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS?

To apply and become admitted to either the International Film Program or the Acting Program, you need to have a highschool certificate/diploma, or such. If you don’t have this, depending on your other experiences, we can make an exception. Please write to us and let us know your situation.

You need to speak, read and write English. We do not have any requirements of test results from official English tests such as TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, etc.

You need to submit a complete application to be in the admission process.

ARE THERE MANY APPLICANTS?

Yes, we have many applicants and a policy that a class will never exceed 22 students to ensure good quality of education..

HOW LONG ARE THE STUDIES?

Our Acting Program is one year long, divided into two semesters and International Film Program is two year long, divided into four semesters. Our intensive courses (Film 10 weeks, Scriptwriting 10 weeks and Acting 10 weeks) are ten weeks long and held in the evenings.

CAN THE SCHOOL PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION?

Stockholm Film School does unfortunately not have the possibility to offer accommodation for students. We recommend you start looking well in advance and many of our students share housing. The average price range for rooms in Stockholm is €500 to €1000 a month depending of the distance to the city centre. Remember to never pay before signing a contract and seeing the room/apartment.

COURSES

WHAT ARE THE PREREQUISITES FOR APPLYING TO FILM -10 WEEKS?

FILM-10 WEEKS is well suited for those who have already started exploring film as a means of expression – perhaps you have made some films on your own, or taken a video editing course, or perhaps you have written a script that you want to develop into a film idea. It also suits you who have experience in other creative fields, such as still photography, design, visual art or journalism.

The course is for you who want to immerse yourself in the knowledge you already have and want to create films supervised by professional filmmakers. The course is for you who want to get a network of film colleagues with the same serious goal, to one day be part of the film industry.

As the course takes place in the evening, it is suitable for you who want to be able to combine education with work. The course is for you who during ten intensive weeks want to create film, talk about film, discuss film and realize your own and others’ cinematic ideas.

WHAT ARE THE PREREQUISITES FOR APPLYING TO ACTING – 10 WEEKS?

ACTING – 10 weeks is both suitable for you who have some experience in acting and wish to get deeper knowledge and more training, and you who are taking your first steps to learn the basics and fundamentals of acting in front of the camera.

The course is well suited for people in the industry, event and stage artists who want to develop in acting, both in theater and film as well as beginners.

The course is suitable for you who want to invest in acting, but may not have the time or finances to take a longer full-time course.

The course is also suitable for you who plan to apply for a higher education in acting, and gives you the right knowledge and experience to increase your chances of getting admitted to such education.

SCRIPTWRITING 10 WEEKS

Utbildningen riktar sig till dig som vill arbeta professionellt som manusförfattare inom film och TV.

Kursen lär dig grunderna i SCRIPTWRITING.

Dramaturgi – Vilka beståndsdelar krävs för en berättelse?
Premissen – Vad är berättelsens kärna?
Tema – Vilken historia vill du helst berätta och varför?
Dialog – Information och undertext.
Stil – Realism eller förhöjd, det egna uttrycket.

HOW MUCH IS THE COURSE FEE FOR THE INTENSIVE COURSES?

The course fee for our shorter intensive courses is 29.000 SEK.

CAN I APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP OR STUDENT AID FOR THE INTENSIVE COURSES?

We do not offer scholarships for students.

Our shorter intensive courses are not eligible for Swedish Student Financial Aid (CSN).

CAN THE SCHOOL PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION?

Stockholm Film School does not have the possibility to offer accommodation for students.

There is a shortage of housing in Stockholm, and we recommend you start looking well in advance. The average price range for rooms in Stockholm is €400 to €1000 a month depending of the distance to the city centre.

Remember to never pay before signing a contract and seeing the room/apartment.

Read more about what our students say.

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE INTENSIVE COURSES?

The application is made via a form on our website.

CAN I VISIT STOCKHOLM FILM SCHOOL?

Yes, we love having visitors!

During the spring, we usually invite you to the Open House at the film school. Stay updated on new dates for the Open House and all other events, by subscribing to our newsletter

If you want to visit the school on another occasion than the Open House, contact us and we will be happy to book a time that suits you!

Have you got any more questions about our programs and intensive courses? Get in touch! info@stockholsfilmskola.com

DO YOU ACCEPT INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT YOUR SCHOOL?

Yes, we do. For English speaking students, we offer our International Film Program, Second Year Programs and the Acting Program. Non-EU citizens need to apply for a visa to study in Sweden. Read more about visa for students here. If you have any inquiries about our international studies, please e-mail us at info@stockholmsfilmskola.com

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY TO THE INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS?

To apply and become admitted to either the International Film Program or the Acting Program, you need to have a highschool certificate/diploma, or such. If you don’t have this, depending on your other experiences, we can make an exception. Please write to us and let us know your situation.

You need to speak, read and write English. We do not have any requirements of test results from official English tests such as TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, etc. You need to submit a complete application to be in the admission process.

ARE THERE MANY APPLICANTS?

Yes, we have many applicants and a policy that a class will never exceed 22 students to ensure good quality of education..

HOW LONG ARE THE STUDIES?

Our Acting Program is one year long, divided into two semesters and International Film Program is two year long, divided into four semesters. Our intensive courses (Film 10 weeks, Scriptwriting 10 weeks and Acting 10 weeks) are ten weeks long and held in the evenings.

CAN THE SCHOOL PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION?

Stockholm Film School does unfortunately not have the possibility to offer accommodation for students. We recommend you start looking well in advance and many of our students share housing. The average price range for rooms in Stockholm is €700 to €1200 a month depending of the distance to the city centre. Remember to never pay before signing a contract and seeing the room/apartment. Read more about your stay in Sweden.

HOW MUCH IS THE TUITION FEE AND WHY DOES IT COST MONEY?

CAN I APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP OR STUDENT AID FOR MY STUDIES?

Our international programs are not qualified for CSN (Swedish student financial aid). Unfortunately, we do not offer scholarships for our students.

WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE YOU?

Stockholms Filmskola is a small school which is 100% dedicated and committed to film and acting education and the students who make up the school. We focus on practical training and how to work on a filmset. We prepare you to work in the film industry and all our teachers are themselves active in the industry. We constantly work to ensure that the school is a safe place for everyone – students and staff, and a place where you can develop, try out different areas in filmmaking, and above all where you can be creative. Read more about what our students say.

HOW DO I APPLY TO THE INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS?

You apply via a form that is available on our web page. When we have received your complete application, you will be scheduled for an interview online.

WHAT DOCUMENTS DO I NEED TO ATTACH TO MY APPLICATION?

Attachments for applying to the International Film Program:

CV
personal letter – maximum one A4 page
photo of yourself
a script for a short film you have written
copy of your passport

Attachments for applying to the Acting Program:

CV
personal letter – maximum one A4 page
photo of yourself
A copy of your passport

CAN I COME VISIT STOCKHOLM FILM SCHOOL?

Yes, we love having visitors! During the spring, we usually invite you to the Open House at the film school. Stay updated on new dates for the Open House and all other events, by subscribing to our newsletter. If you want to visit the school on another occasion than the Open House, contact us and we will be happy to book a time that suits you!

WHAT ARE THE PREREQUISITES FOR APPLYING TO FILM -10 WEEKS?

FILM-10 WEEKS is well suited for those who have already started exploring film as a means of expression – perhaps you have made some films on your own, or taken a video editing course, or perhaps you have written a script that you want to develop into a film idea. It also suits you who have experience in other creative fields, such as still photography, design, visual art or journalism.The course is for you who want to immerse yourself in the knowledge you already have and want to create films supervised by professional filmmakers. The course is for you who want to get a network of film colleagues with the same serious goal, to one day be part of the film industry. As the course takes place in the evening, it is suitable for you who want to be able to combine education with work. The course is for you who during ten intensive weeks want to create film, talk about film, discuss film and realize your own and others’ cinematic ideas.

WHAT ARE THE PREREQUISITES FOR APPLYING TO ACTING – 10 WEEKS?

ACTING – 10 weeks is both suitable for you who have some experience in acting and wish to get deeper knowledge and more training, and you who are taking your first steps to learn the basics and fundamentals of acting in front of the camera. The course is well suited for people in the industry, event and stage artists who want to develop in acting, both in theater and film as well as beginners. The course is suitable for you who want to invest in acting, but may not have the time or finances to take a longer full-time course. The course is also suitable for you who plan to apply for a higher education in acting, and gives you the right knowledge and experience to increase your chances of getting admitted to such education.

SCRIPTWRITING 10 WEEKS

Utbildningen riktar sig till dig som vill arbeta professionellt som manusförfattare inom film och TV.

Kursen lär dig grunderna i SCRIPTWRITING.

Dramaturgi – Vilka beståndsdelar krävs för en berättelse?
Premissen – Vad är berättelsens kärna?
Tema – Vilken historia vill du helst berätta och varför?
Dialog – Information och undertext.
Stil – Realism eller förhöjd, det egna uttrycket.

HOW MUCH IS THE COURSE FEE FOR THE INTENSIVE COURSES?

The course fee for our shorter intensive courses is 24 000 – 33 000 SEK.

CAN I APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP OR STUDENT AID FOR THE INTENSIVE COURSES?

We do not offer scholarships for students. Our shorter intensive courses are not eligible for Swedish Student Financial Aid (CSN).

CAN THE SCHOOL PROVIDE ACCOMMODATION?

Stockholm Film School does not have the possibility to offer accommodation for students. There is a shortage of housing in Stockholm, and we recommend you start looking well in advance. The average price range for rooms in Stockholm is €700 to €1200 a month depending of the distance to the city centre. Remember to never pay before signing a contract and seeing the room/apartment. Read more about your stay in Sweden.

WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE YOU?

Stockholm Film School is a small school which is 100% dedicated and committed to film education and the students who make up the school. We focus on practical training, you make film during the whole education. We prepare you to work in the film industry and all our teachers are themselves active in the industry. We constantly work to ensure that the school is a safe place for everyone – students and staff, and a place where you can develop, try out different areas in filmmaking, and above all where you can be creative. Read more about what our students say.

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE INTENSIVE COURSES?

The application is made via a form on our website.

CAN I VISIT STOCKHOLM FILM SCHOOL?

Have you got any more questions about our programs and intensive courses? Get in touch! info@stockholsfilmskola.com

FRÅGOR OCH SVAR

ACCEPTERAR NI INTERNATIONELLA STUDENTER PÅ ER SKOLA?
Ja, det gör vi. För engelskspråkiga studenter erbjuder vi vårt International Film Program, Second Year Programs och Acting Program. Icke-EU-medborgare behöver ansöka om visum för att studera i Sverige. Läs mer om studentvisum här.
Om du har några frågor om våra internationella utbildningar, mejla oss gärna på info@stockholmsfilmskola.com

VILKA ÄR KRAVEN FÖR ATT ANSÖKA TILL DE INTERNATIONELLA PROGRAMMEN?
För att ansöka och bli antagen till antingen International Film Program eller Acting Program behöver du ha en gymnasieexamen eller motsvarande. Om du inte har detta kan vi i vissa fall göra undantag beroende på din erfarenhet. Skriv till oss och berätta om din situation. Du behöver kunna tala, läsa och skriva engelska. Vi har inga krav på resultat från officiella språktest som TOEFL, IELTS, SAT osv. Du behöver skicka in en komplett ansökan för att kunna gå vidare i antagningsprocessen.

ÄR DET MÅNGA SÖKANDE?
Ja, vi har många sökande och är noga med att klasserna inte blir för stora för att säkerställa hög utbildningskvalitet.

HUR LÅNGA ÄR STUDIERNA?
Vårt Acting Program är ettårigt, uppdelat i två terminer, och International Film Program är tvåårigt, uppdelat i fyra terminer.
Våra intensivkurser (Film 10 Weeks, Scriptwriting 10 Weeks och Acting 10 Weeks) är tio veckor långa och hålls på kvällstid.

KAN SKOLAN ERBJUDA BOENDE?
Stockholm Film School kan tyvärr inte erbjuda boende för studenter. Vi rekommenderar att du börjar leta i god tid, och många av våra studenter delar boende. Genomsnittlig hyra i Stockholm ligger mellan €700 och 1200 per månad beroende på avstånd till centrum. Kom ihåg att aldrig betala innan du har skrivit kontrakt och sett rummet/lägenheten. Läs mer om din vistelse i Sverige.

HUR MYCKET ÄR STUDIEAVGIFTEN OCH VARFÖR KOSTAR DET?
Studieavgiften för våra internationella program är €13500 per läsår. Avgiften inkluderar allt som rör din utbildning, vi tillhandahåller all nödvändig utrustning, mjukvara för redigering etc., och alla studenter har 24-timmars tillgång till skolans lokaler.

KAN JAG SÖKA STIPENDIUM ELLER STUDIESTÖD?
Våra internationella program är inte berättigade till CSN (svenskt studiestöd). Tyvärr erbjuder vi inte stipendier.

VARFÖR SKA JAG VÄLJA ER?
Stockholms Filmskola är en liten skola som är 100 % dedikerad till film- och skådespelarutbildning samt till studenterna som utgör skolan. Vi fokuserar på praktisk utbildning och hur man arbetar på en filminspelning. Vi förbereder dig för att arbeta i filmbranschen och alla våra lärare är själva aktiva inom branschen. Vi arbetar ständigt för att skolan ska vara en trygg plats för alla – studenter och personal – där du kan utvecklas, prova olika delar av filmskapande och framför allt vara kreativ. Läs mer om vad våra studenter säger.

HUR ANSÖKER JAG TILL DE INTERNATIONELLA PROGRAMMEN?
Du ansöker via ett formulär som finns på vår hemsida. När vi har tagit emot din kompletta ansökan bokas du in till en intervju online.

VILKA DOKUMENT BEHÖVER JAG BIFOGA I MIN ANSÖKAN?

För International Film Program:

CV
personligt brev (max en A4-sida)
foto på dig själv
ett manus till en kortfilm du har skrivit
kopia av ditt pass

För Acting Program:

CV
personligt brev (max en A4-sida)
foto på dig själv
kopia av ditt pass

KAN JAG BESÖKA STOCKHOLM FILMSKOLA?
Ja, vi tycker om att ha besökare! Under våren bjuder vi vanligtvis in till Open House på filmskolan. Håll dig uppdaterad om nya datum för Open House och andra evenemang genom att prenumerera på vårt nyhetsbrev. Om du vill besöka skolan vid ett annat tillfälle än Open House kan du kontakta oss så bokar vi gärna en tid som passar dig.

VILKA FÖRKUNSKAPER KRÄVS FÖR FILM 10 WEEKS?
FILM 10 WEEKS passar dig som redan har börjat utforska film som uttrycksform, kanske har du gjort egna filmer, gått en kurs i videoredigering eller skrivit ett manus du vill utveckla. Det passar också dig som har erfarenhet från andra kreativa områden som foto, design, bildkonst eller journalistik. Kursen är för dig som vill fördjupa dina kunskaper och skapa film under handledning av professionella filmskapare. Den passar också dig som vill bygga ett nätverk av filmkollegor med samma mål: att arbeta i filmbranschen. Eftersom kursen hålls på kvällstid går den att kombinera med arbete. Under tio intensiva veckor får du skapa film, prata film, diskutera film och förverkliga egna och andras idéer.

VILKA FÖRKUNSKAPER KRÄVS FÖR ACTING 10 WEEKS?
ACTING 10 WEEKS passar både dig som har viss erfarenhet av skådespeleri och vill utvecklas vidare, och dig som tar dina första steg inom skådespeleri framför kamera. Kursen passar även yrkesverksamma inom branschen, event- och scenkonstnärer som vill utveckla sitt skådespeleri inom teater och film, samt nybörjare. Den passar dig som vill satsa på skådespeleri men kanske inte har tid eller ekonomi för en längre heltidsutbildning. Den passar också dig som planerar att söka vidare till högre utbildning i skådespeleri.

SCRIPTWRITING 10 WEEKS
Utbildningen riktar sig till dig som vill arbeta professionellt som manusförfattare inom film och TV.
Kursen lär dig grunderna i manusförfattande:
Dramaturgi – vilka delar krävs för en berättelse?
Premiss – vad är berättelsens kärna?
Tema – vilken historia vill du berätta och varför?
Dialog – information och undertext
Stil – realism eller stiliserat uttryck

HUR MYCKET KOSTAR INTENSIVKURSERNA?
Kursavgiften för våra kortare intensivkurser är ligger mellan 24 000 – 33 000 SEK.

KAN JAG SÖKA STIPENDIUM ELLER STUDIESTÖD?
Vi erbjuder inte stipendier. Våra kortare intensivkurser är inte berättigade till CSN.

KAN SKOLAN ERBJUDA BOENDE?
Stockholm Film School kan inte erbjuda boende för studenter. Det råder bostadsbrist i Stockholm och vi rekommenderar att du börjar leta i god tid. Genomsnittlig hyra ligger mellan €700 och 1200 per månad beroende på avstånd till centrum. Kom ihåg att aldrig betala innan du har skrivit kontrakt och sett bostaden. Läs mer om din vistelse i Sverige.

VARFÖR SKA JAG VÄLJA ER?
Stockholm Film School är en liten skola som är 100 % dedikerad till filmutbildning och studenterna som utgör skolan.
Vi fokuserar på praktisk utbildning där du gör film under hela utbildningen. Vi förbereder dig för arbete i filmbranschen och alla våra lärare är aktiva inom branschen. Vi arbetar ständigt för att skolan ska vara en trygg plats för alla, studenter och personal, där du kan utvecklas, prova olika delar av filmskapande och vara kreativ.
Läs mer om vad våra studenter säger.

HUR ANSÖKER JAG TILL INTENSIVKURSERNA?
Ansökan görs via ett formulär på vår hemsida.

KAN JAG BESÖKA STOCKHOLM FILMSKOLA?
Ja, vi tycker om besökare! Under våren bjuder vi vanligtvis in till Open House på filmskolan. Håll dig uppdaterad om datum genom att prenumerera på vårt nyhetsbrev. Om du vill besöka skolan vid ett annat tillfälle kan du kontakta oss så bokar vi en tid som passar.

Har du fler frågor om våra program och intensivkurser? Kontakta oss gärna!