Summer Analog School

8 - 16 students

5 working days & free wekends

Individual/group work

FAMU Summer Analog School 2027

Immerse yourself in the depths of analog cinema, opto-mechanical 16mm cameras, and projection. Dip into experimental developing baths and enjoy meeting other people who share a passion for non-traditional filmmaking!

Analog film is and will stay alive, and we at FAMU have never stopped believing in it.

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Who are we looking for?

Do you want to put your hand on photochemical film and gain more knowledge in this field? The FAMU Summer Analog School is designed together with contemporary experimental filmmakers and is open to anyone who wants to get closer to classical film technology in non-traditional ways. You will experience analog film not only as a historical phenomenon but as an authentic and contemporary creative medium. The programme is suitable for both beginners and more experienced participants. It may appeal to people with a background in cinema as well as in visual and media arts.

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What can you look forward to?

Over the course of four weeks, you will be guided through all the principal disciplines of making films the analogue way, without even touching a computer. You will learn to expose, develop, edit, and screen film stock. he focus is on authorial approach to filmmaking with an emphasis on the community modes of practice and DIY methods.

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Our programme in a nutshell

  • All things analogue, from the beginning to the end
  • Four weeks of intensive schooling by experienced artists and teachers
  • Three free weekends for resting or discovering Central Europe
  • Legendary Bolex H16 cameras
  • Unique film techniques, experimental hand-processing
  • Flatbed editing and screening on 16mm projectors
  • Lectures on Exponometry and Photochemistry
  • An introduction to Czech experimental film
  • Final individual project
  • Cultural and historical field trips
  • Accommodation in the greater centre of Prague
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"Studying Masters at FAMU was one of my best career steps I can imagine to take"
Martin Andrle
Independent director, class 2015

Dates to watch

These are the deadlines for applying you shouldn’t miss if you want to become part of FAMU family.

Deadline of applications

Admission announcmement

Arrival of students

Final screening of Summer Analog School

Departure of students

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How much does it cost?

The fee covers:

  • All the instruction and personal mentoring during the workshop
  • Accommodation
  • All local transport costs
  • Equipment and film stock used
  • Field trips
  • Welcome and final events
  • Visa and insurance consulting

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The fee does not cover:

– Daily allowances

– Expenses related to obtaining visas

– Travel costs to/from Prague

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Price:

EUR 5,100

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"Studying Masters at FAMU was one of my best career steps I can imagine to take"
Martin Andrle
Independent director, class 2015

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