What is it like to study filmmaking in another country? Before choosing a course, you want to know more than what appears on the curriculum. You want a sense of the people, the atmosphere, and the experience of being a student there.
In this video, international students share their experiences at Budapest Film Academy, offering a personal perspective for anyone considering their next step in film education.
With applications now open for five film courses starting in February 2027, it is a good time to hear from students who have already studied with us.
A Student Perspective on Budapest Film Academy
Choosing where to study film is a personal decision. Course descriptions can explain the subjects, but hearing directly from students adds another perspective to your research.
For international applicants, that perspective can be especially useful. Moving abroad to study means choosing both a school and a new environment. Listening to other students is one way to begin imagining what that experience might mean for you.
In our video, the students speak for themselves. If you are considering studying film in Budapest, their accounts offer a starting point for getting to know Budapest Film Academy.
Watch the video: International students share their BFA experiences
Film Courses Starting in February 2027
Applications are now open for the following five courses at Budapest Film Academy, beginning in February 2027:
- Creative Producing
- Directing
- Screenwriting
- Cinematography
- Editing & Sound
Each subject offers a different way into the filmmaking process. Your interests might begin with developing a story, shaping a performance, creating an image, or discovering how editing and sound change the way an audience experiences a scene.
Understanding which part of that process interests you most can help you decide what you would like to study next.
Which Area of Filmmaking Interests You?
A film brings together many creative decisions. A screenplay establishes the story on the page. Directing shapes how that story unfolds through performance and staging. Cinematography gives it a visual form, while editing and sound shape its rhythm, perspective, and emotional impact. Producing helps bring the project together.
These disciplines are closely connected. Even when you are drawn to one particular role, understanding the wider process can help you think more clearly about your own contribution.
As you explore the five courses, consider what you want to develop: your storytelling, your visual thinking, your ability to work with actors, your understanding of post-production, or your approach to bringing a film project to life.
Take Your Next Step at Budapest Film Academy
Hearing from other students is a useful place to begin. The next step is to consider your own interests and what you want from your film education.
Watch our international students share their experiences, explore the five available courses, and find the subject that connects with your ambitions.
Applications are now open for Budapest Film Academy’s February 2027 courses in Creative Producing, Directing, Screenwriting, Cinematography, and Editing & Sound.