Introduction
Master’s in Film and Series Production in Bilbao: Learn to Finance and Manage Audiovisual Projects
The Master’s in Film and Series Production at ECPV is designed to train producers capable of financing, developing, and managing audiovisual projects.
Anyone who says that cinema cannot be studied is wrong. Cinema is both studied and learned! At the Basque Country Film School (ECPV), we combine theoretical training with hands-on experience, allowing students to analyze film while actively participating in the filmmaking process.
This program equips students with the skills to:
- Understand the film industry and its production models.
- Master project financing in both public and private sectors.
- Develop distribution and exhibition strategies for cinema, TV, and digital platforms.
- Manage production teams and coordinate all departments on set.
- Explore alternative independent production methods for feature films, shorts, and series.
Bilbao: A Growing Hub for Film and Television
The master’s program takes place in Bilbao, a city that in 2024 experienced record growth in audiovisual production:
With this boom in production, Bilbao is becoming a key location for aspiring film and TV producers, offering numerous opportunities in cinema, television, and digital content creation.
The ECPV Master’s in Production is taught by active professionals, using a hands-on methodology tailored to the industry.
If you want to become a film and series producer in Bilbao and learn how to finance, develop, and manage projects from concept to release contact with us.
Master's degree
Dates
Enrollments
Timetable
De octubre a junio:
De lunes a viernes de 10:00 a 13:00.
Formation hours
More than 450 teaching hours + joint practices.
Information
- Small groups.
- Specialized Masterclasses.
- Own title.
Target audience
The master's degree in film and series production is a 1-year academic program in which the student is prepared to face all the challenges and commitments required to finance and create a professional audiovisual project.
In this way, the student will be invited to learn about each aspect and task for which the producer is responsible, and may also have any artistic and creative conversation with the different departments and execute the projects based on their needs. The future producer will have the ability, from the script reading, to see which financing system or which public the project is directed towards.
Who you'll become
- Executive producer or production manager of a cinematographic work. Once the master's degree has been successfully completed, you will be able to assume responsibility for the production of an audiovisual work, choose its artistic, financial and distribution needs and execute them. You will have knowledge of both the techniques and the vocabulary.
- In any member of the production department knowing the responsibilities and functions of each position.
- In a connoisseur of cinema, by acquiring the capacity for criticism, work methodology and maturity when choosing projects.
Our way of teaching
You will start by acquiring a common language to understand the work protocols in the performance of this film work.
From the development phase of a script, the producer has the ability to see possible cracks, in the historical context, place and moment in which the story is being developed. You can also choose if a project needs standard and institutionalized financing or, on the contrary, it can benefit from a more alternative process.
Study plan
During this master's degree, the aim is for students to understand the artistic phases of a production and assimilate them, favor the growth of the work, be able to identify strengths and weaknesses and investigate ways to carry out said project in the best possible conditions, also assimilating the information, legal, financial and marketing and distribution of an audiovisual work.
Professors
Contenido de la Diplomatura
| Nombre | Descripción |
|---|---|
| Dramaturgia | Introducción a la dramaturgia y la estructura narrativa: desde Aristóteles hasta la posmodernidad. |
| Lenguaje | Introducción a conceptos de lenguaje, de lenguaje artístico y de lenguaje cinematográfico. |
| Planteamientos de producción | Del desarrollo del guion a la distribución. El arte de la producción. |
| Financiación | Modelos de financiación institucional y no institucional. |
| El curriculum de un guion | Residencias, labs de desarrollo de guiones y sus necesidades particulares |
| La coproducción | Coproducción nacional e internacional, normativa europea para la coproducción y financiación. |
| Derecho audiovisual | Normativa y actualidad del derecho audiovisual estatal e internacional. |
| Incentivos fiscales y fomento de la producción | Diferencias entre los incentivos nacionales y los autonómicos o forales. Normativa internacional. |
| Distribución y marketing | Conocimiento de la venta y distribución de un proyecto audiovisual. Modelos de distribución alternativos, ventajas y desventajas. |
| LAB Largometraje | Del cortometraje al largometraje: fundamentos y desarrollo de un proyecto de largometraje. |
FAQ - Questions and Answers
What will I learn in the Film Directing course?
You will learn to develop your vision as a director, from the conception of an idea to the final production, working with screenwriters, actors, and technicians to build your own visual language.
What is the duration of the Film Directing course?
The Film Directing diploma lasts three years, during which students progress from learning technical and narrative fundamentals to directing complex and professional projects.
How is student progress evaluated?
Through practical work, class participation, guided exercises, and the completion of a final project, which is assessed both technically and creatively.
Does the course offer networking or job placement opportunities?
Yes, you will collaborate with students from other specialties and take part in real film shoots, helping you build a strong professional network from the very beginning.
¿Is it necessary to have prior experience to enroll?
Prior experience is not required, although it will be valued. The course is designed both for beginners and for those who already have training and wish to specialize.
Can I present my own project as part of the course?
Yes, the course encourages the development of original ideas. You will be able to submit personal proposals and work on them under the guidance of the faculty.
What kind of projects will I carry out during the course?
You will complete several practical exercises, including short films and scenes, covering all phases of the filmmaking process: scriptwriting, shooting, and post-production.
Who are the course instructors?
The teaching team is made up of active professionals from the film industry: directors, screenwriters, editors, and producers with extensive experience in the field. Watch Teachers
Is any type of certificate awarded upon completion of the course?
Yes, you will receive a certificate from the school that validates your participation and the knowledge gained throughout the course.
Enrollment, registration and prices
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