Filmmaking Course Florence
The only course in Italy with a guaranteed job
With the Focus PRO filmmaking course in Florence, you sign your first employment contract as soon as you enrol.
Master the audiovisual creative process and build your career as a professional in the world of cinema and digital content.
Filmmaking course
Florence
The only course in Italy with a guaranteed job
With the Focus PRO acting course in Florence, you sign your first employment contract as soon as you enrol.
Learn the art of acting and become the actor and performer of tomorrow for cinema, television, and social media.
What the Focus PRO Filmmaking Course in Florence Entails
The filmmaking course in Florence lasts three years and is designed for those with a clear dream: to turn their passion for cinema and audiovisual production into something tangible.
Thanks to FMA’s partnerships, you can sign a professional contract as soon as you enrol, securing a real job at the end of your training programme.
In Florence, a city that has inspired artists and creatives for centuries, you will embark on a journey full of sets, stories, images, and people. FMA offers aspiring videomakers comprehensive training in audiovisual production for cinema, TV, and digital platforms: directing, editing, cinematography, screenwriting, sound, distribution, production, law, commercial practice, and much more.
You will work on real projects within the FMA Studios: spaces equipped with highly professional equipment where you can gain hands-on experience and truly understand what it means to work in this industry.
Focus Movie Academy
Scholarships
At Focus Movie Academy’s cinema academy in Florence, we strongly believe in giving everyone the chance to explore and develop their creative potential. For this reason, we offer a range of annual scholarships.
Why choose the Focus PRO course?
Job guaranteed upon enrolment
Create high-quality video content ready for the market
Create authentic connections
Showcase your work at major international festivals
Develop your talent within our studios
Learn in a hands-on and practical way
Gain access to the world of cinema, advertising, and digital content
Build an outstanding portfolio
Successful Careers
These are some of the companies that have chosen our students.
Subjects studied
Editing
Editing is the final phase of the narration: with our course you will learn about editing programmes, how to import and export files efficiently, how to synchronise audio and video, various techniques for colour correcting and everything you need to become a professional editor.
Directing
The directing course is developed by analyzing the creative process in making an audiovisual product: who the director is and his role in the stages of film production, the importance of framing, practical lessons on how to make a set, and all that revolves around the role of the director.
Cinema photography
The course provides you with the essential knowledge for becoming a director of photography: learn about a video camera and how to use it, the importance of different lenses, the rules of composition and exposition. Practical lessons on how to set the lighting to create the right atmosphere.
Screenwriting
This course focuses on the different phases of screenwriting: from the initial idea to the final stages, storytelling, different genres, characterisation, dialogue and the importance of an effective ending.
Production
During this course you will learn about the various phases of production, roles on set, production and distribution companies, how to participate in a festival and more: organisation on set, planning work schedules and all that concerns production on set.
Thematic areas
As part of the academic filmmaking course, subjects such as: Public Speaking, Business Law and Practice, Storytelling.
Editing course
Editing is the final phase of the narration: with our course you will learn about editing programmes, how to import and export files efficiently, how to synchronise audio and video, various techniques for colour correcting and everything you need to become a professional editor.
Cinematographic Photography Course
The course provides you with the essential knowledge for becoming a director of photography: learn about a video camera and how to use it, the importance of different lenses, the rules of composition and exposition. Practical lessons on how to set the lighting to create the right atmosphere.
Production course
During this course you will learn about the various phases of production, roles on set, production and distribution companies, how to participate in a festival and more: organisation on set, planning work schedules and all that concerns production on set.
Directing
The directing course is developed by analyzing the creative process in making an audiovisual product: who the director is and his role in the stages of film production, the importance of framing, practical lessons on how to make a set, and all that revolves around the role of the director.
Screenwriting
This course focuses on the different phases of screenwriting: from the initial idea to the final stages, storytelling, different genres, characterisation, dialogue and the importance of an effective ending.
subjects
As part of the academic filmmaking course, subjects such as: Public Speaking, Business Law and Practice, Storytelling.
With FMA, take your talent where cinema truly matters
Cannes Film Festival and Venice Film Festival.
As an FMA student, while attending our courses, you will have the opportunity to showcase your work at the two most important film events in Europe.
Florence location
Florence is a wonderful city, especially for art lovers. This is where Focus Movie Academy was born: the cinema academy in Florence is located in the historic centre at Palazzo Guadagni, a 16th-century building in the beautiful Piazza Santo Spirito.
Inside, you’ll find eleven classrooms, a multimedia centre, a conference hall, a student lounge, and a terrace.
This is where our acting and filmmaking courses take place. Students from all over Italy come together in the Renaissance capital to form a united and welcoming community, ready to build a real career in cinema, television, and digital content.
There are eleven classrooms, a multimedia laboratory, a conference room, student recreation room and sun terrace.
This is where our acting and filmmaking courses take place. Here, students from all over Italy come together to form a united and welcoming community, ready to build a real career in cinema, television, and digital content.
Focus PRO filmmaking course
Duration: 3 years
Weekly hours: 25
Requirements: High school diploma, basic knowledge of English
Professional experiences and opportunities:
- Participation in the Cannes and Venice international film festivals
- Signing your first employment contract upon enrolment
Advanced lessons with established professionals from the entertainment industry
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Is the Focus PRO course not for you?
At FMA, we’ve thought of everyone and every need: discover the “Focus Standard” acting course.
Focus STANDARD filmmaking course
Weekly hours: 10
What the course entails
The Focus Standard Filmmaking course at Focus Movie Academy is designed for those who want to study cinema and audiovisual production through a practical and professional approach. Students learn directing, editing, cinematography, screenwriting, and production by working on real sets and concrete projects. Collaboration with the acting course allows them to experience authentic production dynamics, preparing future filmmakers to enter the worlds of cinema, television, advertising, and digital content
Subjects covered
First year
- Directing
- Screenwriting
- Editing
Second year
- Direction of photography
- Editing
- Production
Third year
- Advanced screenwriting and production
- Development and production of a television series
For whom this course is indicated
- High school graduates who want to become directors or videomakers
- Aspiring filmmakers looking for a hands-on film school
- Studenti universitari in ambito creativo
- Content creators who want to professionalize
- Who wants to work in a film crew
DO YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND BETTER WHICH COURSE IS MOST INDICATED FOR YOU?
Contact us to schedule an orientation call that will help you better understand what course is right for you….
FAQ
How are class schedules organized?
Focus Movie Academy’s training tracks include different attendance modes designed to fit the needs of students:
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Focus Pro: about 25 hours per week
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Focus Standard: about 10 hours per week
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Focus Lab: about 3 hours per week
This structure allows you to choose the most suitable path based on your educational goals, available time and desired level of commitment.
Is attendance compulsory?
For the course Focus Pro, attendance is not formally mandatory. However, attendance of less than the 75% results in the loss of access to the job placement guarantee stipulated in the enrollment contract.
For the courses Focus Standard and Focus Lab, attendance is not compulsory but strongly recommended, as it allows you to gain more skills and increase your chances of working in the film and audiovisual industry.
Are there exams to be taken during the course?
Yes, examinations are provided in the Focus Pro and Focus Standard tracks, while the Focus Lab has no examinations.
- Focus Pro
There are two appeals for each subject.
You can repeat the grade only once.
All subjects must be passed to complete the course. - Focus Standard
There is a single exam for passing to the next grade, which assesses the skills acquired in the various disciplines. - Focus Lab
No formal exams.
What job opportunities I can have after finishing the course
All Focus Movie Academy pathways are designed to offer real professional opportunities.
Focus Pro
The Focus Pro pathway guarantees, upon completion of the two-year or three-year course, a paid and contracted employment opportunity, as provided at the time of enrollment.
Students participate in professional projects and have the opportunity to present their work in major international settings, developing a strong network in the field.
The course trains complete professionals for film, television, advertising, social media and digital content production.
Actors are trained as all-around performers, with outlets in performing arts, entertainment and performing arts.
Focus Standard
It offers a solid preparation for entering the entertainment and audiovisual world, though without the employment guarantees of Focus Pro.
Focus Lab
It is a practical in-depth course useful for developing skills and enriching one’s professional profile.
Can you help me look for accommodation?
Yes, our team can provide support and guidance in finding housing solutions in the cities in which we operate, connecting students with contracted facilities and solutions compatible with their needs.
Is it possible to study and work at the same time?
Yes, it is possible, especially in the more flexible pathways.
The courses Focus Standard and Focus Lab make it easy to balance study, work and personal commitments.
The route Focus Pro Instead, it requires more intense involvement. In some cases it can be combined with a work activity, but it is recommended for those who can devote themselves primarily to training.
When does enrollment close?
Registration is always open, but places are limited.
Each class has a maximum of 20 students.
When the maximum number is reached, enrollment is closed, even if the academic year has not yet begun.
Classes begin at November, so we recommend registering as early as possible.
By booking in advance, it is also possible to access scholarships and financial benefits at certain times, especially for the Focus Pro track.
Do I have to audition or already have experience in the field to enter the courses?
No, no audition or previous experience is required.
The courses are also open to those starting from scratch, thanks to a hands-on method based on “learning by doing.”
An interview is scheduled for the Focus Pro pathway, which is also useful for accessing scholarships and discounts.
Places are limited, so we recommend moving early.
How do I sign up?
To sign up you can:
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fill out the form on the site
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Contact us by phone Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Our team will walk you through all stages of the enrollment and orientation process.
Can I pay in installments?
Yes, you can choose different payment methods, with installment solutions from 1to 12 monthly installments.
For more personalized information, please contact us.
Is it possible to unsubscribe?
The membership contract is valid for one year and is subject to automatic renewal.
Notice of termination can be given by July 15 of each year until the degree is obtained.
Otherwise, the conditions in the contract apply.
For more details, you can see the general conditions and Article 14 of the application form.
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WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
Very valid and serious academy!
The courses are very interesting and the academy offers real job opportunities and collaborations with professionals in the field. Absolutely recommended. If you want to start a career as an actor FMA is definitely the right place!
Marta M.
Ho avuto il piacere di incontrare persone e professori giovani, super motiviati e pieni di idee innovative. Exceptional experience in which I was able to learn many techniques which, combined with the numerous extra-curricular possibilities, made me even more determined to emerge in this sector. Teachers follow you throughout the process.
Filippo F.
Accademia in continua espansione, formata da persone competenti e alla mano. Sede bellissima in un palazzo storico che offre vari corsi tra recitazione e videomaking, fatti con l’idea di indirizzarti verso un obiettivo ben preciso: lavorare in questo settore!
Nicola G.
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CONTACTS
055 294605 (9.00-14.00)
055 213030 (9.00-14.00)
info@focusmovieacademy.com
Piazza Santo Spirito, 9
50125 Florence
OPENING TIMES
Mon: 9.00 – 18.00
Tuesday: 9.00 – 18.00
Wednesday: 9.00 – 18.00
Thursday: 9.00 – 18.00
Friday: 9.00 – 18.00