Training & Education
Discover training and professional development opportunities to take your next steps into the film industry. Use the filters for type of program, field of study, or location to find exactly what fits you.
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Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin (DFFB)
Berlin
Artistically focused full-time diploma studies for aspiring filmmakers who want to specialize in directing, screenwriting, cinematography, production, or editing.
7-12
semesters
8
Specialties
Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg
Ludwigsburg
With 28 study and advanced training programs, the academy is one of Germany’s largest and most internationally renowned film schools – covering fields from directing, cinematography, and screenwriting to animation.
5-9
semesters
23
Specialties
Filmuniversität Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF
Potsdam
Degree programs with artistic and technical specializations, ranging from screenwriting, production, and directing to VFX.
4-8
semesters
19
Specialties
Get on Set by HMS Hamburg Media School
Hamburg
A ten-month trainee program that prepares young people, especially career changers, specifically for jobs on set, accompanied by mentors throughout the program.
10
months
16
Specialties
Hessen Film STEP
Hessen
A training program similar to an internship, offering practical industry experience at a film company or on a film set in Hessen – suitable for career changers and film students.
1-10
months
12
Specialties
Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München
München
Practice-oriented film education at one of Germany’s most reputable film schools, offering bachelor’s and master’s programs in directing, screenwriting, cinematography, editing, production, and VFX.
8
semesters
14
Specialties
ifs internationale filmschule köln
Köln
Practice-oriented film studies at a state-recognized film school – with seven bachelor’s departments and five master’s programs for aspiring and advanced filmmakers.
4-7
semesters
15
Specialties
ifs internationale filmschule köln (Continuing Education)
Köln
Whether in person, online, or hybrid: compact seminars, workshops, and multi-month programs led by industry professionals from film, TV, and entertainment.
1-12
months
6
Specialties
MGZsheroes by ifs internationale filmschule köln & Mediengründerzentrum
Köln
Free part-time continuing education program for FLINTA* people in NRW who want to start a business in the media industry – with seminars, coaching, and practical knowledge on business development.
6
months
3
Specialties
Produktionsallianz Campus
2 Cities
With around 375 member companies from the fields of animation, entertainment, documentary, television, cinema, and advertising, the Producers Alliance is the leading and independent representative body of film, TV, and audiovisual media producers in Germany.
12-24
months
5
Specialties
Universität der Künste Berlin
Berlin
The Universität der Künste Berlin is one of the largest, most diverse, and most prestigious art universities in the world. The teaching offered by the Faculties of Fine Arts, Design, Music, and Performing Arts, as well as by the Central Institute for Continuing Education / Berlin Career College, covers the entire spectrum of the arts and related sciences in more than 70 degree programs.
2-8
semesters
13
Specialties
HMS Hamburg Media Shool
Hamburg
A two-year master’s program for advanced filmmakers specializing in directing, screenwriting, cinematography, or production – with film projects under real-world conditions under the teaching from industry professionals.
2-4
semesters
7
Specialties
Filmwerkstatt Münster
Münster
Since 1981, the Filmwerkstatt Münster has been active and well-known as a regional center for film in Münster, in North Rhine-Westphalia, and beyond. Film production, seminars, the Münster Film Festival, as well as the filmclub münster, are ongoing focal points of its work.
1-30
days
11
Specialties
ARD.ZDF medienakademie
Nürnberg
Open seminars and e-learning courses that provide practical knowledge from public broadcasters and offer networking opportunities with professionals from the television industry – aimed at both career changers and experienced industry professionals.
1-3
days
10
Specialties
Bayerische Akademie für Fernsehen und Digitale Medien
Unterföhring
Offering both full-time programs in cinematography, post-production, and VFX/animation, as well as a part-time continuing education program for fiction producers.
6-10
months
8
Specialties
Erich Pommer Institut
Potsdam
The Erich Pommer Institute (EPI) is one of the leading providers of professional training in the German and European media landscape and an independent industry think tank.
4
semesters
1
Specialties
Fachhochschule des Mittelstands
Bielefeld
The dual study program “Photography & Film” teaches not only the technical fundamentals of camera and video production, but also entrepreneurial know-how.
6
semesters
2
Specialties
Fernseh Akademie Mitteldeutschland – FAM
Leipzig
The part-time continuing education programs are aimed at media professionals with initial experience who wish to further professionalize their skills in television directing, production coordination, cinematography, or production.
11-24
months
14
Specialties
Fernseh Akademie Mitteldeutschland – FAM (Studies)
Leipzig
The bachelor’s degree program “Fernseh-Produktion” is aimed at those who want to gain an in-depth understanding of both the editorial and technical fundamentals of television production.
7
semesters
4
Specialties
filmArche
Berlin
At this self-organized private film school in Berlin, participants take part-time courses with an autodidactic structure. For film enthusiasts who want to shape their own education.
6
semesters
8
Specialties
Hochschule Darmstadt (Media Campus Dieburg)
Dieburg
Practice-oriented bachelor’s degree programs in film, sound, music, animation, and VFX – ideal for beginners who want to work creatively and technically, with the option to focus on film, sound, or animation depending on the program.
3-7
semesters
14
Specialties
Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart
Stuttgart
Whether films, animations, games, or music: the “Audiovisual Media” degree program teaches all the steps needed to develop a media product from the initial idea to completion – in both theory and practice.
3-7
semesters
7
Specialties
Hochschule Düsseldorf in cooperation with Robert Schumann Hochschule
Düsseldorf
Courses in the “Image and Sound” degree program are taught at two universities in Düsseldorf, with a focus on artistic, creative, and technical qualifications.
8
semesters
13
Specialties
Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Ansbach
Ansbach
In the bachelor's program “Multimedia & Communication,” students can choose their focus on film and learn the complete workflow of a film production.
7
semesters
8
Specialties
Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Ansbach in cooperation with Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München
2 Cities
Everything about line producing, production management, and set production management in the “Film and TV Production Management” degree program – in cooperation with the University of Television and Film Munich.
7
semesters
5
Specialties
Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg
Hamburg
The Hamburg University of Applied Sciences is a higher education and applied research institution located in Hamburg, Germany. In terms of student enrolment, the HAW is the second-largest university in Hamburg and the fourth-largest applied sciences university in Germany
3-7
semesters
7
Specialties
Hochschule für Bildende Künste Dresden
Dresden
A degree program in stage and costume design with a particular focus on hands-on practice and experimental work in theater contexts.
8-10
semesters
6
Specialties
Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München (Summerschool)
München
An international summer school with intensive workshops on cinematic storytelling, directing, and series development – ideal for emerging filmmakers and media enthusiasts.
3-23
days
2
Specialties
Hochschule für Gestaltung Offenbach am Main
Offenbach
The artistic study areas “Film (Film/Video)” and/or “Stage Design/Scenic Space” give students the freedom to explore experimental boundaries.
4-8
semesters
9
Specialties
Hochschule für Musik
Detmold
Degree programs at a university of music with an intensive focus on music composition or music directing.
2-8
semesters
6
Specialties
Hochschule für Musik und Theater München
München
A degree program in make-up artistry with a focus on developing one’s own style, offered in cooperation with the Bavarian Theatre Academy August Everding.
3-6
semesters
1
Specialties
Hochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Kultur Leipzig
Leipzig
In the “Media Production” degree program, students learn the fundamentals of production planning and video production, complemented by insights into other media such as games and audio.
7
semesters
5
Specialties
Hochschule Hannover
Hannover
Degree programs in “Media Design” and "Szenografie/Kostüm/Experimentelle Gestaltung“ (Scenography/Costume/Experimental Design) for exploring and deepening knowledge in film, animation/VFX, games, stage design, and costume design.
4-8
semesters
13
Specialties
Hochschule Macromedia
3 Cities
The degree program "Filmmaking" covers the full range of the cinema, television, and streaming business at three locations in Germany.
6-7
semesters
10
Specialties
Hochschule Mittweida (Bachelor)
Mittweida
Bachelor’s degree program “Audio and Acoustical Engineering” for exploring audio and music production.
7
semesters
7
Specialties
Hochschule Offenburg
Offenburg
Full-time “Mediengestaltung und Produktion" (Media Design and Production) degree program covering general media fundamentals as well as the conception and production of fiction and documentary films.
7
semesters
7
Specialties
Hochschule Rhein Main
Wiesbaden
First insights into film and media production in the bachelor’s degree program “Media: Conception & Production,” with opportunities for artistic development in the subsequent master’s program “Screen Arts.”
7
semesters
9
Specialties
HOFA College
Online / Fernschule
An online diploma program in audio engineering with the option to continue on to a bachelor’s degree.
2
semesters
4
Specialties
Industrie- und Handelskammer Reutlingen (IHK)
2 Cities
IHK-certified training courses for film business management, set coordination, and production management, offered as online courses.
3-24
months
5
Specialties
Kunsthochschule Kassel
Kassel
The specialisation "Film und bewegtes Bild (Film and Moving Images) within the “Visuelle Kommunikation" (Visual Communication) degree program teaches experimental approaches to film art beyond conventional cinema.
10
semesters
9
Specialties
Macromedia Akademie
2 Cities
Training and retraining opportunities as Mediengestalter für Bild & Ton (media designer in image and sound), teaching the fundamentals of filmmaking through both theory and practice.
36
months
6
Specialties
Mediadesign Hochschule
2 Cities
Training program for Mediengestaltung für Bild und Ton (media design for image and sound), covering visual communication, technical fundamentals, and TV and film production.
7
semesters
7
Specialties
MetFilm School Berlin
Berlin
English-language bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, as well as short courses, in filmmaking, screenwriting, editing, and producing.
2-6
semesters
13
Specialties
Sächsische Filmakademie
Görlitz
Regularly changing program of hands-on courses and continuing education opportunities in various areas of the film industry – open to all experience levels.
3-90
days
8
Specialties
SAE Institute
9 Cities
The SAE Institute is a private educational institution that offers training, professional development, and degree programs in the field of media production. Worldwide, the company operates 45 locations in 23 countries.
1-36
months
17
Specialties
SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences
Berlin
SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences is a state-accredited private university in Berlin which is part of SRH Holding. The university of applied sciences was founded in 2002.
7
semesters
12
Specialties
Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste Stuttgart
Stuttgart
The State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart (ABK), with its 23 degree programs in architecture, design, art, art education, conservation-restoration, and art studies-aesthetics, is one of the oldest and largest art academies in Germany.
10
semesters
6
Specialties
Staatliche Hochschule für Gestaltung Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe
A diploma program in "Ausstellungsdesign und Szenografie" (Exhibition Design and Scenography), with an artistic, experimental, and narrative approach to spatial design.
9
semesters
3
Specialties
Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm
Nürnberg
The “Design” degree program offers three selectable media modules out of eleven, including “Film & Animation,” which provides insights into the entire filmmaking process.
7
semesters
9
Specialties
Technische Hochschule Ostwestfalen-Lippe
Detmold
Full-time “Medienproduktion" (Media Production) degree program with fundamentals in film, design, computer science, audio, media law, entrepreneurship, and marketing, as well as an optional focus on audiovisual media and the option to continue with a master’s degree.
3-7
semesters
10
Specialties
Technische Universität Berlin
Berlin
The Technische Universität Berlin(TU Berlin), located in Berlin-Charlottenburg, is one of the 20 largest universities in Germany, with around 35,000 students enrolled in over 100 degree programs. It continues the tradition of the Royal Technical College of Berlin, founded in 1879.
4
semesters
3
Specialties
University of Europe for Applied Sciences
Berlin
The University of Europe for Applied Sciences, shortened as UE, is a private, education university in Germany with its main campus and administrative headquarters in Iserlohn and further campuses in Berlin, Potsdam and Hamburg
6
semesters
9
Specialties
WAM Die Medienakademie
Online / Fernschule
WAM is one of the oldest and most renowned creative academies in Germany. It offers degree programs, advanced training courses, and individual workshops in the fields of illustration, film, creative writing, and media design.
6
semesters
9
Specialties
Weißensee Kunsthochschule Berlin
Berlin
Weißensee Academy of Art Berlin, is a non-profit, public art school in Berlin-Weißensee, Berlin, Germany, founded in 1946. The academy is equipped with 19 workshops and studios, offering practical training in areas such as printing, casting, weaving, knitting, and digital technologies.
10
semesters
5
Specialties
catalyst
Berlin
Catalyst is an international learning community, offering progressive education in creative production and technology at the iconic Funkhaus in Berlin.
2-6
semesters
16
Specialties
catalyst (Summer Short Courses)
Berlin
catalyst is an international learning community based at the Funkhaus in Berlin that offers educational programs in the fields of creative production and technology. The Summer Short Courses are designed for all experience levels — from beginners to advanced learners and experts.
1
month
19
Specialties
Akademie für Kindermedien
deutschlandweit
The Academy for Children’s Media (Akademie für Kindermedien – AKM) is a several-month fellowship program that enables professional authors and emerging talents to develop their stories for children (ages 6–12) or adolescents (ages 13–19) in a unique working environment.
9
months
2
Specialties
Club 23
Online / Fernschule
In its writing courses, Club 23 offers practically oriented tools designed to help participants write treatments and screenplays in a short amount of time.
1-2
months
2
Specialties
Filmhaus Frankfurt e.V.
Frankfurt/Main
For 35 years, Filmhaus Frankfurt e.V. has been supporting the local film scene in Frankfurt am Main through affordable seminars, equipment rentals, as well as consulting, information, and networking opportunities. The non-profit association receives institutional funding from the Department of Culture of the City of Frankfurt am Main.
1-30
days
24
Specialties
Filmhaus Köln
Köln
The Filmhaus Köln is an institution dedicated to film culture that operates both throughout North Rhine-Westphalia and across Germany. It is open to a diverse range of people who wish to experience film art, engage in critical exchange, work practically or curatorially with film, or participate in educational programs.
1-30
days
9
Specialties
Filmwerkstatt Düsseldorf non profit association e.V.
Düsseldorf
The Filmwerkstatt Düsseldorf, founded in 1976, originated from the “Film Group Düsseldorf” at the Art Academy. Since 1992, it has been a registered non-profit association.
1-8
days
10
Specialties
Gesellschaft für Personalentwicklung und Bildung
Berlin
The Society for Personnel Development and Education (GPB) is an educational institution with two locations in the heart of Berlin. It offers retraining programs, (initial) vocational training, continuing education, and coaching.
36
months
9
Specialties
Internationale Film Fernseh & Musik Akademie
Mühlheim
The International Film, Television & Music Academy (IFFMA) is a private, independent training and continuing education institution for film, television, and music based in Mülheim an der Ruhr.
2
years
6
Specialties
iSFF – Institut für Schauspiel-, Film- und Fernsehberufe an der Volkshochschule Berlin Mitte
Berlin
The Institute for Acting, Film, and Television Professions (iSFF) is a dedicated program area of the Volkshochschule Berlin Mitte.
1-4
months
7
Specialties
Bauhaus-Universität Weimar
Weimar
The Bauhaus University Weimar is a university in Weimar specializing in design and technical fields. It is one of four universities in the state of Thuringia.
2-8
semesters
24
Specialties
Hochschule der Bildenden Künste Saar
Saarbrücken
The Hochschule der Bildenden Künste Saar in Saarbrücken (HBKsaar) is the only art academy in Saarland. Its educational concept is project-oriented and interdisciplinary.
2-8
semesters
17
Specialties
Produktionsallianz Campus GmbH (Workshops)
3 Cities
Produktionsallianz Campus offers a wide range of seminars, workshops, and training programs that specifically support professional development — whether you want to deepen your existing knowledge or continue your education in new areas.
1-10
days
3
Specialties
Coaching Company Berlin
Berlin
The Coaching Company Berlin offers advanced training and professional development seminars for actors, film professionals, educators, moderators, and presenters.
12
months
5
Specialties
Mannheimer Berufsfachschule für Kosmetik, Film- und Bühnencosmetologie
Mannheim
Since 1977, the Mannheim School for Cosmetics, Film, and Stage Cosmetology has been successfully training cosmeticians as a state-recognized vocational school.
24
months
1
Specialties
Schnittakademie
2 Cities
The Schnitt-Akademie was founded in 2013 and specializes in advanced training in film and media production for both established film professionals and career changers.
2-3
months
3
Specialties
mediencolleg rostock
Rostock
The mediencolleg rostock is an advanced vocational school for media professions operated by the Institut für neue Medien – freie Bildungsgesellschaft mbH.
3-4
years
7
Specialties
WAVE Akademie
Berlin
The WAVE Academy for Digital Media is a supplementary school officially recognized by the State of Berlin under §103 of the School Act.
2
years
6
Specialties
Akademie Media
5 Cities
The Akademie Media is a training institute offering comprehensive education in the fields of audio (sound engineering and music production programs, as well as workshops), video (video technology training), and photography.
4-6
semesters
10
Specialties
Film Professionals Academy
Köln
The Film Professionals Academy offers courses in the fields of film, television, and entertainment. They're taught by experienced filmmakers who are actively working in the industry.
5-120
days
10
Specialties
JUMP IN | ON | THRU
Hannover
With JUMP THRU, mediacampus and the Film & Media Office Lower Saxony, in cooperation with leading film production companies in the region, offer an IHK-certified, practice-oriented qualification program in the areas of script supervising (continuity), assistant directing, and directing.
6
months
4
Specialties
Bayerische Theaterakademie August Everding
München
The Bayerische Theaterakademie August Everding at the Prinzregententheater in Munich is, with its eight degree programs and four professionally equipped performance venues, the largest training institution for stage professions in the German-speaking countries.
3-6
semesters
1
Specialties
Berufliche Schule Burgstraße
Hamburg
Berufliche Schule Burgstraße offers training in the fields of hairdressing, cosmetics, make-up artistry, and health care.
36
months
1
Specialties
Louis-Lepoix-Schule
Baden-Baden
Louis-Lepoix-Schule is a vocational school in Baden-Baden with a technical, industrial, and arts-and-crafts focus. It offers five professional fields, nine specializations, and four different full-time programs.
36
months
1
Specialties
Hasso von Hugo Maskenbildnerschule (Training)
Berlin
As a renowned and long-established institution with close ties to theatre, film, and television, Hasso von Hugo Maskenbildnerschule teaches the full craft of make-up artistry — from classical techniques to modern special effects.
36
months
1
Specialties
Gestalterei Berlin
Berlin
Die Gestalterei Berlin is a private vocational school where make-up artists, photographers, media designers, and hair & make-up artists are trained under one roof.
36
Monate
1
Specialties
Hasso von Hugo Maskenbildnerschule (Workshop)
Berlin
As a renowned and long-established institution with close ties to theatre, film, and television, Hasso von Hugo Maskenbildnerschule teaches the full craft of make-up artistry — from classical techniques to modern special effects.
1-2
days
1
Specialties
MUD – Make-Up Designory
Berlin
MUD offers professional make-up training at the highest level, led by experienced and passionate experts. Founded over 25 years ago in the heart of Los Angeles’s studio scene, MUD has built a unique international reputation.
1-120
days
1
Specialties
Hochschule für bildende Künste Hamburg
Hamburg
The HFBK Hamburg is a public university of art and design where students pursue studies in the fine arts and their related theories.
4-8
semesters
8
Specialties
Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln
Köln
The diploma program “Media Arts” allows you to freely choose your artistic focus areas – including installation art, cinematography, writing, and fiction film directing. It is also possible to pursue a PhD in philosophy (Dr. phil.) afterwards.
4-9
semesters
5
Specialties
Akademie Media (Training)
6 Cities
The training programs in video, VFX/3D animation, and screenwriting take place as evening courses that teach the respective technical fundamentals within half a year.
6
months
8
Specialties
Drehbuchwerkstatt
München
For emerging and established writers who are mentored for one year while developing their own screenplay, or who work as part of a writers’ room on a series.
12
months
2
Specialties
International Academy of Media and Arts Halle
Halle
Workshops and continuing education programs in the fields of pre- and post-production are offered throughout the year in Saxony-Anhalt.
1-3
months
11
Specialties
Mediadesign Hochschule (Bachelor)
2 Cities
“Digital Film Design – Animation & VFX” offers participants the opportunity to explore the full range of the VFX and animation industry through collaborative team projects.
7
semesters
1
Specialties
Akademie Media (Lehrgänge)
5 Cities
At Akademia Media, weekly daytime courses teach everything from the fundamentals of sound mastering to experimental approaches in sound design.
1
day
2
Specialties
Hessen Film STEP (Continuing education)
Hessen
A funding program that supports further training within a film company in Hesse. Suitable for career changers and newcomers to the industry with a completed degree in film studies.
1-24
months
50
Specialties
Hessen Film STEP (writers’ scholarship)
Hessen
A fellowship program for emerging screenwriters in Hesse, offering mentorship support during the development of their film project ideas.
10
months
2
Specialties
PrepClass (Filmuniversität Babelsberg Konrad Wolf)
Potsdam
Kostenlose Informations-Kurse zu den Studienmöglichkeiten an der Filmuniversität Babelsberg – vom Bachelor bis zum Master.
1
month
5
Specialties
Master School Drehbuch (Aus- & Weiterbildung)
Berlin
Full-time training program for film and television writers, as well as advanced training for story editors and script consultants at one of the largest screenwriting institutions in Germany.
1
month
2
Specialties
Master School Drehbuch (Labs)
Berlin
DREHBUCH.lab and SERIEN.lab are part-time programs focused on the multi-month development of participants’ own film and series projects.
7-8
months
2
Specialties
Master School Drehbuch (Seminare)
2 Cities
Various seminars offering advanced training in specific areas of writing and story development – both in Berlin and online.
1-60
days
2
Specialties
Gutenbergschule Leipzig
Leipzig
Training program for media designers in image and sound, with a focus on television production, camera and recording technology, editing, and client communication.
3
years
9
Specialties
Hochschule Mittweida (Master)
Leipzig
Part-time master’s degree program “Media Production” for advanced studies in film and TV production at MediaTechSpace in Leipzig.
4
semesters
3
Specialties
UNIVERSITÄT ERFURT
Erfurt
Verified by the relevant film association.
Alongside its pedagogical and theoretical curriculum, the master's degree program in "Kinder- und Jugendmedien" (Children's and Youth Media) offers a collaborative project with partners such as the German Children's Media Foundation Goldener Spatz and KiKA.
4
semesters
2
Specialties
Fachhochschule Dresden (Master)
Dresden
Verified by the relevant film association.
Master's degree program in "Creative Direction" focusing on advanced studies in visual communication and leadership skills for the creative industries, including production companies.
3-4
semesters
Fachhochschule Dresden (Bachelor)
Dresden
Verified by the relevant film association.
Bachelor's degree program in "Digital Media Design" with a focus on developing linear and interactive media using the latest technologies, complemented by a curriculum in media studies.
7
semesters
6
Specialties
Burg Giebichstein Kunsthochschule Halle
Halle
Verified by the relevant film association.
Bachelor's degree program in "Multimedia / VR Design" with the opportunity to specialize in mixed reality, digital storytelling, special effects, and 3D animation.
8
semesters
3
Specialties
Gründerinitiative MEDIAstart
Leipzig
Verified by relevant film associations.
Part-time professional development program for early-stage entrepreneurs (up to their third year of business) in the media sector. Includes seminars, group workshops, and mentoring with practical guidance on building and growing a business, plus an operating cost subsidy.
12
months
1
Specialties
TP2 Talentpool
3 Cities
Verified by the relevant film association.
Workshops and coaching for emerging talent from Central Germany in screenwriting, directing, and producing for feature, documentary, and animated films. The part-time program, which can be completed alongside university studies or professional work, concludes with a pitch to film funding organizations, broadcasters, and distributors.
Practical course
Continuing education
10
months
3
Specialties
Professional Media Master Class
Halle
Verified by the relevant film association.
A range of hands-on training programs for the production of documentary feature and short films that explore topics such as civil society, equality, and other socially relevant issues, complemented by dramaturgical mentoring and theoretical workshops.
8
months
5
Specialties
FACHHOCHSCHULE DORTMUND
Dortmund
Von zuständigen Filmverbänden geprüft.
Practice-based and career-oriented Bachelor's degree program in "Film und Sound" (Film or Sound), offering a choice of specialization in either Film or Sound.
7
Semester
9
Specialties
MDR: Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk (Traineeship)
5 Cities
Verified by the relevant film association.
Editorial traineeship in MDR editorial departments across various cities, focusing on format development, journalistic skills, alternating phases of seminars and practical on-the-job training.
24
months
2
Specialties
MDR: Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk (Training)
2 Cities
Vocational training as a "Mediengestalter:in Bild und Ton" (Media Designer for Image and Sound), including practical placements across various MDR departments – from studio operations and on-location productions to work in outside broadcast (OB) vans.
36
months
5
Specialties
WDR: Westdeutscher Rundfunk (Traineeship)
11 Cities
Individually tailored trainee programs for university graduates specializing in Costume Design, Production Design, Media Engineering, and Engineering.
18-24
months
7
Specialties
WDR: Westdeutscher Rundfunk (Training)
11 Cities
The traineeship programs in Assistant Directing, Props, and Hair & Makeup offer the opportunity to gain behind-the-scenes insights into the world of broadcasting and contribute to a wide range of productions.
18-24
months
4
Specialties
BR: Bayerischer Rundfunk (Training)
3 Cities
Vocational training as a Media Designer for Image and Sound, combining theoretical instruction in Fürth and Nuremberg (ARD.ZDF Media Academy) with practical experience at BR's Munich-Freimann site and in Munich's city center.
24
months
5
Specialties
BR: Bayerischer Rundfunk (Traineeship)
München
Two-year traineeship in unit production management, including practical experience on studio productions, live broadcasts, cultural and sporting events at BR, complemented by seminars and workshops at the ARD.ZDF Media Academy.
24
months
1
Specialties
BR: Bayerischer Rundfunk (Dual studies)
3 Cities
Extensive practical training at BR in Munich as part of the dual Bachelor's degree programs Media Production and Media Technology (with theoretical studies at OTH Amberg-Weiden) and Film and TV Production Management (at Ansbach University of Applied Sciences).
7
semesters
8
Specialties
RBB: Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg (Traineeship)
2 Cities
Vocational training as a Media Designer for Image and Sound in television, radio, and online editorial departments in Berlin and Potsdam.
36
months
5
Specialties
SR: Saarländischer Rundfunk (Traineeship)
Saarbrücken
Vocational training as a Media Designer for Image and Sound at Saarländischer Rundfunk, covering post-production, lighting, and the legal fundamentals of media production.
36
months
5
Specialties
HR: Hessischer Rundfunk (Traineeship)
Frankfurt/Main
Traineeship as an audiovisual media designer at Hessischer Rundfunk (hr) in Frankfurt, with hands-on experience in television, radio, and online media.
36
months
5
Specialties
SWR: Süd-West-Rundfunk (Traineeship)
3 Cities
Hands-on traineeship in multimedia production management, involving the planning and execution of sports, entertainment, scripted, and news productions.
24
months
3
Specialties
NDR: Norddeutscher Rundfunk (Traineeship)
Hamburg
Hands-on traineeship in Hamburg, combining theoretical seminars on NDR’s production formats and facilities with practical assignments in studio and on-location productions.
24
months
3
Specialties