Introduction
Diploma in Film Directing in Bilbao: Comprehensive Training for Filmmakers
The Diploma in Film Directing is a three-year academic program designed to train future filmmakers in all aspects of the directing department within a professional audiovisual project.
This comprehensive program equips students with the skills needed to successfully tackle the challenges and responsibilities of film production, gaining hands-on experience in every key role within the directing team. From pre-production planning to practical execution, students will develop the expertise required to collaborate with all departments and professionals within the Spanish film industry.
Moreover, the training takes place in Bilbao, Vizcaya, a city that is rapidly emerging as a major hub for filmmaking in Spain. In recent years, Bilbao has experienced significant growth in the audiovisual sector, recording over 1,200 days of film shoots in 2024. With a unique blend of urban and natural locations, as well as strong institutional support for the industry, Bilbao offers an exceptional environment for film training and production.
If you want to study in a dynamic setting with exciting opportunities in the audiovisual sector, the Diploma in Film Directing in Bilbao is the ideal path to launch your career.
Diploma
Dates
Enrollments
Timetable
From October to December:
Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
January & February:
Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
From March to June:
Monday to Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Formation hours
More than 1400 teaching hours + joint practices.
Information
- Small groups.
- Specialized Masterclasses.
- Own title.
Target audience
This diploma has been designed for anyone who wishes to explore their artistic concerns within the framework of a cinematographic work. It is highly recommended to have linguistic virtues, general culture, philosophical concerns and the ability to both make an effort and work in a group. Any previous training in audiovisual, art history, communication or fine arts will be beneficial for the student.
Who you'll become
In the direction of a cinematographic work. Once you have successfully completed the degree, you will be able to take on the authorship of a fiction project, working together with all the departments involved in the development of a film. You will get to know all the vocabulary, all the techniques and all the debates that enliven cinematographic creation.
In any member of the film direction department of a work of fiction, thus knowing the responsibilities and functions of an assistant director, a scriptwriter or an assistant director.
He is an observer, connoisseur and critic of cinema, having developed methodology, precision and maturity in matters of film research and evaluation.
Our way of teaching
Part of the goal is that each student learns the trade and is prepared to perform any position within the management department in a practical way. That is why, through agreements with various associations and producers, we keep our study plan updated and we can improve it every year.
In this way, we can set up a pedagogical machinery that places the understanding of creative processes and their development as the main value.
Applying what has been learned is one of the main values of our way of teaching. These are complex processes that need to be understood over time and will help shape the minds of tomorrow's talent.
Study plan
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Professors
Enrollment, registration and prices
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We will send you all the necessary information so that you can register.
Contacts
Customer service schedule
- From Monday to Friday:
9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Saturdays and Sundays closed