48 42 27 55 808
jwesolek@filmschool.lodz.pl
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 Polish Language Centre for Foreigners at the University of Lodz 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.
Total course price is 60,500 € (6,050 Euro per semester)
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, 90-959 Lodz, Poland
June 7 - deadline for sending the documents (FORMAL STAGE)
June 14 - candidates receive the Teams account data to upload portfolios, the tasks to prepare and a link to the film they are going to analyse during the exam
June 23 - deadline for sending portfolios and tasks (PORTFOLIO & TASK STAGE)
June 26 - evaluation of the works sent, invitation to the oral exam (only chosen candidates will be invited)
June 27-28 - the ENTRANCE EXAM FOR FOREIGNERS (who do not speak Polish well and are applying for the 2024-25 academic year.) The exam will be held on-line via Teams.
All the documents sent will be verified and if complete the candidate will receive a link for uploading the portfolio.
Then the contents of each portfolio will be assessed and the artistic work viewed. Those applicants, whose portfolios get accepted, will be invited to take part in the entrance exam on-line.
Microsot Teams will be a platform for uploading your portfolio, all the tasks you will be asked to prepare and finally this will be the medium of the interview.
The candidates accepted in the formal stage will be assigned an account and sent a link to upload their portfolio and tasks assigned by the Exam Commission. A) Each candidate has to enclose samples of their artistic work in the form of an ARTISTIC WORK PORTFOLIO, which must content 3 presentations signed with the candidate’s name: 1) a film or video compilation of chosen scenes composed in a story (NOT a demo of best shots), up to 5 minutes long, maximum 1GB. The candidate may use any equipment, including smartphones (in this case we accept the digital zoom and consequent decrease in quality);2) up to 30 photographs with the information on iris used, exposure time and the place where the photograph was taken. They should be organised in visually cohesive cycles of 3-10 photos each taken as a form of observation, fictional creation or documentary. A few single photographs are also acceptable; 3) video self-presentation (circa 1 minute/ 1GB), where the candidates talk about themselves.
B) Aside from the portfolio each candidate must complete the TASKS given by the Exam Commission: 1) black & white photography/ colour photography 2) creating a short scene using space and movement (longshot, TV task).Deadline: see above
There is an exam fee of 150 PLN, which is supposed to be transferred to the school’s bank account in PeKaO SA bank in advance:
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; 90-959 Lodz, Poland
RECEIPIENT:
Polish National Film, TV and Theatre School
TITLE:
"(the candidate's name), Cinematography, exam fee"
Applications without confirmed payment will be automatically turned down.
After submission of documents the examination fee is non-refundable.
If the entrance exam is held at the School for its the duration all the foreign candidates get free accommodation at the dormitory situated at 189/191, Piotrkowska Street.
How to 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 take tram 10 and get off at Mickiewicza/ Piotrkowska stop.
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 Higher School of Film, Television and Theatre is situated at 61/63 Targowa St.in Lodz. You can get there from:
Łódź Chojny Railway Station
Tram 1 – get off at Kilinskiego/Fabryczna stop.
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 35-40 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 TEMPORARY 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: 200PLN (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)
5. 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).