IFS

The ifs internationale filmschule koln is a recognized and well-known full study and further education institution serving aspiring media professionals.

Established in 2000, the ifs is consistantly ranked as one of the best film schools in Germany, based on its outstanding student support, excellent teaching, project work, and active festival participation, including a Student Academy Award in 2012. In cooperation with the TH Koln, the ifs offers Bachelor's programs in Screenwriting, Directing, Creative Producing, Director of Photography, Editing Picture & Sound, VFS & Animation, and Production Design, as well as international M.A. degrees in "Serial Storytelling" and "Digital Narratives", and is currently developing new Master's programs. In addition, several further education programs provide training in a wide variety of disciplines. Individual and intensive supervision is the core focus of the study and further education programs at the ifs. The education and training is focused on combining a foundation of scientific-theoretical and technical skills with artistic hands on project work. The combination of professional specialization and interdisciplinary cooperation is characteristic for the education at the ifs.