This practical, one-year course provides a unique opportunity to experience life in one of the most exciting cities in Europe, while also honing your skills as a filmmaker. Whether your interests lie in production design, directing or editing, you’ll have the chance to build your bespoke portfolio while immersing yourself in the Creative Capital of Berlin.

Berlin is a place where creatives, especially filmmakers, can thrive. In fact, the city played a large part in the development of one of the most important cinematic aesthetics of the 20th century: German Expressionism. Today, there are many platforms from which aspiring filmmakers can present their cinematic creations, as well as an abundance of cinemas and film festivals.

As a student at BIMM University, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art facilities, exclusive networking opportunities, and excellent teaching by industry professionals. Our Berlin campus is home not only to filmmakers, but also to musicians, actors and video games developers and during your course, you’ll get the chance to engage in collaborative art projects that transcend disciplinary boundaries.

Our CertHE courses take a project-based learning approach, focusing on practical application. Your teaching may therefore include technical camera and lighting workshops, location scouting, production meetings and more.

In this whirlwind year of creativity, you’ll develop a core filmmaking skillset, and you’ll undertake a variety of production roles in order to establish and enhance your specialism. This practical experience will encourage you to develop valuable logistical and organisational skills and give you first-hand knowledge of the relationship between the technical and creative aspects of film production.

The course has a strong vocational element, but we’ll also dive into some film theory to give your practice a solid foundation, with an emphasis on global contemporary filmmaking trends. Plus, you’ll learn established techniques for evaluating the quality of film and media, and you’ll examine ethical issues that may arise during the filmmaking process.

As you sharpen your filmmaking skills, you’ll build your creative portfolio. This will be informed by the ‘Studio Project’ module, which is designed to immerse students in real-world working practices. Our aim is to set you up with the skills, resources and network that you need to succeed in the film industry.

So, if you’re ready to create art, and to make friends and memories that will last a lifetime, then join us in Berlin and let your creativity soar.