Film and Media Studies

Pursue your passion for film and social change with the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ (MATE) BA in Film and Media Studies, offered through the Rippl-Rónai Institute of Arts and Theatre (Kaposvár). This three-year, full-time program equips you with the creative and technical skills to become a socially conscious filmmaker.

Focus on Documentary Filmmaking: Develop your skills in documentary filmmaking, learning to tell compelling stories that explore social processes, human experiences, and community issues.

Technical Expertise: Master industry-standard equipment and software for filming, editing, and sound design. Gain proficiency in post-production techniques to bring your documentary visions to life.

Project-Based Learning: Develop your filmmaking skills through engaging documentary film projects. Work on individual and collaborative projects, tackling real-world issues and honing your storytelling abilities.

Social Impact Focus: Explore the power of film to raise awareness, promote social change, and give voice to underrepresented communities.

International Exposure: The program potentially offers opportunities for international collaborations or student exchange programs (depending on specific program details).

Professional Preparation: Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to launch your career in documentary filmmaking or related fields. Learn about film festival submissions, independent filmmaking practices, and potential career paths within the documentary film industry.

Develop Valuable Skills: Hone your creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, research, communication, and collaboration skills. Learn to tell impactful stories through the lens of documentary filmmaking.

This program is ideal for students with a passion for film, social justice, and a desire to create documentaries that make a difference. Graduates emerge as skilled documentary filmmakers prepared for careers in various fields, including:

• Documentary film production
• Directing and editing documentaries
• Social impact filmmaking
• Film festivals and independent filmmaking
• Further studies in film or media production