Krakow is becoming an increasingly important center for film education in Poland. With a growing number of film productions and VFX projects taking place in Malopolska, the demand for educated filmmakers is steadily increasing. If you are considering a film school in Krakow, this article will help you make the right decision.
Krakow is the second largest film city in Poland. It is home to numerous production studios, post-production houses and advertising agencies constantly looking for cinematographers, directors and VFX specialists. The city also attracts foreign productions. For a student, this means easy access to internships and first assignments as early as during their studies.
This is the number one criterion. Learning on amateur cameras does not prepare you for professional work. Ask directly – what kind of cameras do students work with? A professional cameraman goes to the set with Sony ARRI or RED cameras. If he has never worked on such equipment, he is useless.
AMA Film Academy Krakow provides students with cinema cameras, professional lighting sets and Apple editing stations – the same equipment you’ll find on professional film sets.
Check whether lecturers are actively working in the industry. If a lecturer’s last film was made 10 years ago, his knowledge of today’s market is limited. The best schools employ practitioners who teach between sets.
In a good film school, the ratio should be at least 70/30 in favor of practice. Films are not made in lecture halls – they are made at the cameras and in the editing rooms. Also, check to see if students make their own projects during their studies.
Full-time mode (daily classes) allows for full immersion and faster progress. Part-time mode (weekends) is the solution for working people. AMA Film Academy Krakow offers both modes for most majors, including Cinematography and Directing with AI.
Artificial intelligence is entering every stage of film production. A school that ignores these changes trains professionals unprepared for the market in a few years. In Krakow, a pioneering program is VFX & AI Production – the only course of its kind in Poland.
Most programs at the AMA Film Academy Krakow last 2 years – both full-time and part-time.
Yes. AMA Film Academy Krakow offers full programs in a part-time mode – classes on weekends, learning combined with work.
Recruitment for 2026/2027 is open. Classes start in October 2026. Application form on the AMA Film Academy recruitment page.
The best way to get to know the school is a personal visit. AMA Film Academy Krakow organizes open days – write to us and find out when the next one will be held.
