48 42 27 55 808
j.wesolek@filmschool.lodz.pl
ATTENTION!
The whole curriculum is in Polish. After admission the candidates, who are not eligible for tuition-free studies and do not speak Polish, study the language for one year at the University Language Centre, http://www.sjpdc.uni.lodz.pl/en/studium-jezyka-polskiego-dla-cudzoziemcow-ul/strefa-kandydata/our-courses, and continue the programme in the following academic year.International candidates, who are eligible for tuition-free studies, follow the Polish version of this site.
phone number: 48 42 27 55 884
or 48 42 27 55 817
rezyseria@filmschool.lodz.pl
The course in Directing is a 5-year-long Master course run in Polish (there is no separate BA programme). Current total course price is 66,000 € (6,600 per semester paid before each semester starts).
The tuition fees can be paid in either of the following accounts:EURO account number: PL 63 1240 1545 1978 0000 1166 6262
Iban: PL 63
PLN account number: PL 21 1240 1545 1111 0000 1166 6233
Iban: PL 21
USD account number: PL71 1240 1545 1787 0000 1166 6259
Iban: PL71
SWIFT code for all accounts: PKOPPLPW
Bank details: PeKaO SA, Piotrkowska 288; 90-361 Lodz, Poland
TITLE: "(the student's name), Reżyseria, czesne"
Application deadlines for 2024:
Documents: May 31
Portfolio: June 18
The ENTRANCE EXAM FOR FOREIGNERS who do not speak Polish and are applying for the 2024/25 academic year
will be held on July 1, 2024. The exam will be held on-line.
To apply for the paid FILM AND TELEVISION DIRECTING studies (5-year-long Master’s Degree) the candidate must send all the required documents (see above) by May 31 to the address:
j.wesolek@filmschool.lodz.pl.
After positive verification of documents the candidate will get the link to Teams platform to upload the artistic portfolio (see below) by June 18.
Artistic work portfolio - minimum requirements:
1. Samples of film work (fiction or documentary) – in its entirety or a fragment no longer than 10 minutes. It's advisable to upload the footage on platforms such as YouTube or Vimeo accessible till July 16.
2. Script outline for a fiction film: max. 10 typed pages of a treatment for a feature film with the development of one scene or max. 10 typed pages of a short fiction film script (.pdf or .docx).
3. Idea for a short documentary film up to 3 typed pages (.pdf or .docx).
4. Set of photographs composed horizontally in a minimum format of 13x18 cm on each of the following three subjects: LANDSCAPE, PORTRAIT, REPORTER’S OBSERVATION OF AN EVENT OR SITUATION (5-8 photos for each subject).
5. Candidate’s 1 to 3-minute-long oral self-presentation recorded in one shot/take without editing on the subject ME AND MY LIFE (who I am, what my background is, what my passions are, what I need from life), simultaneous recording of picture and sound (100%).
The candidates may enclose other samples of their artistic work such as films, photographs, art or literature. Films, photographs and scripts are preferred.
There is an exam fee of 150 PLN, which must be transferred to the school’s bank account in PeKaO SA bank in advance:
The exam fee can be paid in one of the following accounts:
EURO account number: PL 63 1240 1545 1978 0000 1166 6262
Iban: PL 63
PLN account number: PL 21 1240 1545 1111 0000 1166 6233
Iban: PL 21
USD account number: PL71 1240 1545 1787 0000 1166 6259
Iban: PL71
SWIFT code for all accounts: PKOPPLPW
Bank details: PeKaO SA, Piotrkowska 288; 90-959 Lodz, Poland
RECEIPIENTPolish National Film, TV and Theatre School
TITLE:"(the candidate's name), Directing, exam fee"
After submitting your application (May 31) the exam fee is non-refundable.
For the duration of the entrance exam (when it's held on the School premises), all foreign students taking the exam get free accommodation at the student hall of residence situated at 189/191, Piotrkowska Street.
How do I get to the dormitory?
From Łódź Kaliska train station get trams: 8, 10, 14 and get off in Piłsudskiego Street at Piotrkowska Street.
From Łódź Widzew train station get trams: 8, 10 and get off in Piłsudskiego Street at Piotrkowska Street.
From Łódź Lublinek airport take 55 bus and get off in Radwańska Street at Piotrkowska Street.
When you pass the entrance exam and become a student, you will shortly need to apply for the Polish residency permit.
Leon Schiller National Film, Television and Theatre School is situated at 61/63 Targowa St.in Lodz. You can get there from:
Łódź Kaliska Railway Station Tram 10 or 8 – get off at Piłsudskiego/Targowa stop.
Łódź Widzew Railway Station Tram 10 - get off at Piłsudskiego/Targowa stop.
Łódź Fabryczna Railway Station Tram 1 or 5 - get off at Piłsudskiego/Fabryczna stop.
Lodz Lublinek Airport It is possible to reach the School on 55 bus getting off in Tymienieckiego (corner with Kilinskiego Str.) or by taxi, which takes about 30 minutes and costs roughly 45 PLN.
More information about the city transport can be found at: http://www.mpk.lodz.pl/.
FOREIGN STUDENTS FROM NON-EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRIES
PLEASE REMEMBER TO START THE PROCESS OF ACQUIRING THE RESIDENCY PERMIT WITHIN THE VALIDITY PERIOD OF YOUR VISA.
PLACE TO GO TO:
PASSPORT OFFICE, PIOTRKOWSKA 103, rooms: 11, 12
OPENING HOURS:
Mon, Thur, 8:30 – 15:30
Wed, Fri, 8:30 – 14:30
Tue 11:00 – 17:30
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
1. 2 copies of the residency permit application (to be obtained from the Passport Office)
2. 4 passport photos (size: 4,5x3,5cm, colour, left profile and ear exposed)
3. Passport (the original plus a copy of the page with the photo and a copy of the page with the visa)
4. Certificate of being a student at the Film School also confirming the tuition fee payment
5. Health Insurance Certificate (insurance to be purchased from NFZ (National Health Fund)
6. Bank account with sufficient funds for living expenses and the stay in Poland (635 PLN per month, for a period of 15 months), plus funds for the return ticket to the home country: 200 PLN (any neighbouring country), 500 PLN (any European country), 2,500 PLN (all non- European countries)
Initially, a decision concerning the residency permit will be issued (the decision charge – 340 PLN). Then, within a month, the residency card will be issued – charge 25 PLN.
FOREIGN STUDENTS FROM EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRIES
PLEASE REMEMBER TO FORMALLY REGISTER YOUR RESIDENCY IN POLAND, not later than 3 months after your arrival in Poland.
PLACE TO GO TO:
PASSPORT OFFICE, PIOTRKOWSKA 103, rooms: 11, 12
OPENING HOURS:
Mon, Thur, 8:30 – 15:30
Wed, Fri, 8:30 – 14:30
Tue 11:00 – 17:30
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
1. 2 copies of the residence registration form (to be obtained from the Passport Office)
2. Passport ( the original plus a copy of the page with the photo)
3. Certificate of being a student at the Film School also confirming the tuition fee payment
4. Health Insurance Certificate ( either a European health insurance card, or insurance to be purchased from NFZ (National Health Fund)
6. Bank account with sufficient funds for living expenses and the stay in Poland (635 PLN per month), plus funds for the return ticket to the home country: 500 PLN (any European country).