Film Editing
LEARN ABOUT THE COURSE
Start creating truly captivating visual narratives with our solid BA Film Editing course! Our program blends academic theory with practical experience in order to equip students with comprehensive knowledge and skills they need to find a job in the competitive field of the film industry. Under the watchful eye of our experienced lecturers you will learn how to use professional software and available tools. During classes you will master:
- various styles of film storytelling and the resulting editing effects,
- editing techniques that reflect the structure of time and space in the film,
- building rhythm in acting scenes,
- building dramatic effect,
- color grading and sound processing.
All film editing stydents are granted free access to Avid Media Composer.
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The course is led by a certified AVID Media Composer instructor. |
ENROLLMENT for Academic Year 2024/2025 IS IN PROGRESS
ABOUT WARSAW FILM SCHOOL
The academy is a unique film institution, one of the fastest growing film academies in Europe. We employ a highly qualified, professionally active teaching staff of Polish and international filmmakers and film scholars. With nearly 20 years of experience, Warsaw Film school produces over 200 student films every year that are getting international recognition and awards at many film festivals around the globe. Over the course of past 10 years our School has received two Academy® nominations (in 2015 for "Our Curse", dir. Tomasz Śliwiński, in 2022 for "The Dress", dir. Tadeusz Łysiak). Our campus is based in the capital of Poland and perfectly connected with the city center. It offers space for film and photography shoots, post-production facilities, game development studio and a high-end sound studio. Warsaw Film School also has its very own art-house cinema called Kino Elektronik right on campus.
BENEFITS:
- You will earn a BA diploma. As a film editing graduate, you will be given a strong and extensive basis to start career in the film industry.
- You will receive solid dose of knowledge. The innovative program of our course will help you acquire and further develop your film editing skills.
- You will learn a lot of practical skills from experienced lecturers. Tips from the experts will help you create edits that will catch the audience's attention from the very first moments.
- You will master editing methods. You will explore professional editing techniques that will transform your projects and make you stand out on the market.
- You will learn how to use colors and sound. Thanks to the secrets of color correction and sound design, you will create emotional and engaging projects attractive to viewers.
- You will expand your network. You will find inspiration, exchange experiences and build relationships with other students that will pay off in the future.
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WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
- For cinema lovers. Even if you don't have much experience in editing, our course offers full training that will help you to take your first steps in the industry.
- For ambitious amateur filmmakers aiming to become pros. Gain practical knowledge and skills that will enrich your portfolio. Acquiring specific competence sought by the film industry you will pave your way to a career in film production and new media.
- For aspiring editors who want to improve their qualifications. Gain new skills in a dynamic, competitive industry and make your projects stand out with a high level of technical and artistic sophistication.
- For content creators fascinated by film art. Our course offers knowledge of color correction and sound processing, which will allow you to give your projects very unique expression. Master these techniques to enrich the storytelling part of the film.
- For tech geeks. If you are fascinated by the technical aspects of filmmaking and want to explore the secrets of professional editing software, our course is created for you.
CHECK OUT TRAILERS EDITED BY OUR STUDENTS!
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MEET THE LECTURERS:
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PIOTR GORSZCZYŃSKI film editor
A certified AVID Media Composer instructor, long-time lecturer and supervisor of the editing department and international studies at Warsaw Film School. He worked as the editor on several feature film productions and tv shows. |
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ROBERT KRAWCZYK director, film editor
Director specializing in ad projects, creator of image campaigns for TVN channel. Editor of several hundred trailers, commercials and music videos. Awarded many times in industry competitions, including: Promax/BDA, Mixx Awards, Golden Arrow. Member and jury member of Promax/BDA. |
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MAREK BRODZKI film director
Director and creative producer of multiple productions, e.g. feature film and the series "The Witcher", series "Miasteczko" (TVN) and "Szpilki na Giewoncie" (Polsat). 2nd director collaborating with Steven Spielberg ("Schindler's List", 1993), Roman Polański ("The Pianist", 2002), Andrzej Wajda and Volker Schloendorff. He also worked with the German TV ZDF as the director of ZDF documentaries. The film "Drama Dresden" with his participation as 2 AD received an International Emmy Award in 2005. |
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JAROSŁAW KUPŚĆ director, screenwriter
He received his education in cinema from San Francisco State University. He wrote and directed five feature-length narrative films, winning multiple awards at international film festivals. His book, "The History of Cinema For Beginners", remains a recommended reading in numerous film schools around the world. In addition to screenwriting and directing, Jarek is also an editor and cinematographer. For many years, he worked as a storyboard artist in New York and Los Angeles. Parallel to his film work, Jarek is an accomplished painter, graphic artist, and photographer. |
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TOMASZ ŚLIWIŃSKI director, screenwriter
His short documentary film "Our Curse" (2013) has garnered numerous awards at film festivals worldwide, received a nomination for the International Documentary Association (IDA) Award, and was nominated for an Oscar in 2015. A graduate of film directing at the Warsaw Film School, he completed the Feature Program at the Wajda School. A recipient of the Scholarship Program of the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage "Young Poland" (2015) and the Warsaw City Scholarship (2019). A member of the Guild of Polish Documentary Directors. Vice President of the Polish CCHS Foundation "Lift the Curse," honored with the EURORDIS Black Pearl Award in 2020. Curator of the musical project "Ondinata. Songs for Ondine." |
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MARCIN KOT BASTKOWSKI editor, producer
Editor who has produced over 50 productions. WITH FIRE AND SWORD (1999 Jerzy Hoffman), SOMETHING BETTER TO COME (2015 Hanna Polak), LIKE A DOG WITH A CAT (2018 Janusz Kondratiuk) are the most important films edited by Kot. Among the series, MOTH HUNTING (2023) deserves special attention. He is the winner of individual awards for editing - in 1999 at the Polish Film Festival in Gdynia for the film WITH FIRE AND SWORD, in 2001 at the Dwa Teatry Festival in Sopot for the play PILGRIM by Maciej Dejczer, and in 2011 he was nominated for the Polish Film Award ORZEŁ for editing the film 1920 BITWA WARSZAWSKA by Jerzy Hoffman. Since 2014, he has been co-organizing the WAMA Film Festival - an international film festival in Olsztyn, of which he is the originator and artistic director. Graduate of the National Film School in Łódź. |
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ECTS
In accordance with the ECTS regulations student earns 60 credits for successful completion of a full-time academic year and 30 credits for a passed semester. Students are obliged to be awarded 180 credits in the First Cycle of studies.
FEES
Application fee: 30 EUR
Enrollment fee: 1000 EUR
Tuition fee: 6000 EUR per academic year (or 2 installments: 3250 EUR)
SCHOLARSHIPS
Our second and third-year students will have an opportunity to apply for the Chancellor’s Scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded for academic achievements, involvement in school activities, creativity and leadership.
Scholarships are renewed each semester.
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Any questions? Contact us!
📞 +48 887 555 026
Aleksandra Toruński, International Studies & Erasmus+ Coordinator
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