Czech Lion for Best Sound goes to our graduates

FAMO graduates David Titěra, Jan Šulcek, Jakub Jurásek awarded the prestigious Czech Lion for Best Sound. We're feeling proud!

6th FILM ACCREDITER ČT

Czech Television has announced the results of the 6th FILM ACCREDITER ČT, which is to contribute to the support of the best student short films, which have previously been selected by individual schools - FAMU, FAMO and TBU. FAMO in Písek was placed on the 2nd place with the project "HOVOR" (directed by Ondřej Burda). Congratulations!

FEST - New Directors | New Films Festival

We are happy to announce that FAMO will once again partner with FEST festival, one of Europe's leading showcases of new talents and groundbreaking film education forum. And this year for the first time our students and staff will be offered active internship opportunities!

As of 2019 FAMO Students will have the opportunity to participate as study-abroad interns in the international film festival’s organization, documentation and marketing, as well as in the events themselves. Don't be shy, have a look what FEST has to offer here. 

“Since its establishment in 2004, FEST has quickly become one of the leading showcases of groundbreaking films by emerging filmmakers, as well as a platform for international film professionals, up-and-coming and established alike, to come together to present their work, develop their skills and create synergies. Set in the coastal resort town of Espinho, Portugal, FEST presents a selection of feature and short films and an extensive industry program that includes masterclasses, workshops, debates, roundtables, case studies; a development and co-production event and more - featuring the most promising new talents from around the globe, as well as some of the biggest names in world cinema, industry thought leaders, decision-makers and experts…”

Have you checked the surf forecasts in Espinho? I have... "Plenty of tubing moments with swells of up to 3m+ (10ft)". See you there!

Cinemascope

CinemaScope cinematography exercise on 35mm film using an anamorphic lens conducted by head of the cinematography department at FAMO, prof. Marek Jicha. See here.

New FAMO Accreditation - Multimedia Production

The school received a new accreditation of its Bachelor's and follow-up Master's degree program "Multimedia Production" in both Czech and English languages and valid until 2029.

FAMO pedagogue wins prize for best independent film

FAMO teacher and professional Czech / Australian animator and editor Viliam Vala wins the prize for Best Independent Film at Ceske Budejovice's Černá věž festival 2018, for his short animated film - I'm Leaving.

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