INTERNATIONAL FILM PROGRAM

International Film Program is a two-year, full-time program for those ready to take their first serious steps into the world of film as an art form. The program is designed to awaken your creativity and give you the tools to express your vision. You will explore screenwriting, directing, cinematography, sound, lighting, editing and film production. You’ll create films in the studio, on location, and outdoors. Working in teams, you’ll experience the many artistic roles that together shape a film.

The program spans over two years. If you already have extensive experience in the film industry or have completed a similar education, you may apply directly to the second year.

Year 1 is a foundation year for those who want to develop their artistic voice and take their first steps into filmmaking as creative expression. Perhaps you already have experience from other art forms or film-related work. Perhaps you feel a strong urge to finally give shape to the stories and images within you. In your first year, you’ll collaborate with others, test different creative roles, and begin building a network of fellow artists and storytellers.

We are looking for individuals with deep commitment, curiosity, and the drive to grow — as filmmakers and as artists.

Year 2 is a year of artistic deepening. Its purpose is to help you find your role as a filmmaker, define your vision for the future, and prepare for a professional artistic life or further studies. If you have discovered your path, you will have the chance to dive deeper into it through collaborative productions. As in the first year, we work creatively and practically in small, dynamic production groups where your artistry is at the center.

Level: Diploma

Language: English

Course starts: 24 August 2026 

Length: 2 years (38 weeks, 2 semesters/year)

Pace: 100%

Qualification: No previous experience required for International Film Program, for the second year program one year basic filmmaking program or equivalent work experience is required.

Application deadline: Application open

CSN (Swedish student aid): No

Tuition fees: €13500/year

Learn how to write a script, experience the complexity of production, the ins and outs of sound and sound design and how to create a story as an editor. As a director you learn to process a text and analyze characters. Participation in workshops with actors, learning how to write, pitch and produce your ideas. As cinematographer you will become familiar with professional camera, grip and lighting equipment. Composition and how to tell a story with images. 

You will make films in studio, on location, and outdoors. We always work in small production teams of 5-7 students. 

The studies at our International Film Program is 80% practical and 20 % theoretical.

CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT
In order to accept your offer you should pay the tuition fee of €13500. When non-payment according to the invoice occurs, statutory fees will be added. Payment must be paid within 30 days to secure your attendance in the program or course, invoice is sent separately via Fortnox, our digital financial service company.

Having a right of withdrawal by law means that you have 14 days to withdraw from a purchase that you made off-premises, for example online. If an applicant who has been accepted to the school and paid decides, for any reason, not to start the course, the school must be informed no later than 14 days after school has started.

We do NOT OFFER REFUNDS after the 14 day Right of Withdrawal period unless you have a medical certificate stating that you are not able to participate in the program. All invoices are sent via email to the address submitted in the application.

International Film Programs are not covered by CSN – Swedish Board of Student Finance.
Stockholm Film School does not offer scholarships for international students.

WHAT TO ATTACH TO YOUR APPLICATION

• CV
• Personal letter with photo of yourself– maximum one A4 page
• A script for a short film you have written
• Copy of your passport

Stockholm Film School does not offer accommodation to students unfortunately.

The average price range for rooms in Stockholm is €700 to €1100. a month depending of the distance to the city centre. Read more about your stay in Sweden.

WE HAVE INTERVIEWED SOME OF OUR STUDENTS!

Listen to what our students at the International Film Program have to say about the education, how it has been moving to Sweden and what has been the best things so far. Click on the images to see the film.

The teachers method of working on the students’ scripts really helps to find out problems and makes the student solve them in a creative way

I came to this school knowing very a few things about cinematography and now I feel comfortable, also having several teachers at school at all times in their differences works very well. Intensive and fantastic experience. Great!

It was very good also the opportunity to collaborate between classes. I think I described basically everything, but once again I loved my time here this was really one of the best periods of my life.

Yes !! You guys are the best !!

Do you have any question regarding the education or our other programs? Get in touch! info@stockholmsfilmskola.com

GET BEHIND THE CAMERA!

Take a peek at what it looks like on set while our students are shooting film.
Click on the images to see a short video.