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Estonia

Tallinn University Baltic Film and Media School

Documentary MA programme

University degrees: Postgraduate

Course length: 2 years

Course city: Tallinn

Documentary Film

Documentary MA programme is focused on the auteur concept of the creative documentary. During the two year studies the students are guided to find their author’s voice and to develop their factual storytelling skills. Each student creates a short documentary each semester.

At Tallinn University it is possible to do that in a multicultural environment together with lecturers and coursemates from different countries. On a daily basis our students are able to use a studio complex with modern TV, film and editing equipment.

Who are we looking for?

We are searching for intellectually active, creative, socially and culturally interested people who have previous study or work experience in the fields of film, media or art.

The aim of the curriculum is to develop the krowledge, skills and first and foremost creative capabilities in the filed of creative documentary. The language of study is English, thus a good command of English is needed.

Why study with us?

First and foremost to develop your professional skills, knowledge base and experience in the field of documentary filmmaking and also to develop your creative capabilities.

The Documentary Film MA curriculum has a good balance of general speciality courses and practical work, we place great emphasis on creatively finding yourself.

The subject specific English acquired here helps you find international jobs.

Course Outline

  • BFM students can apply for study allowances (BFM’s study allowance, TLU study allowances)
  • Studies take place three full days per week and at other times when necessary.

The programme has a thematic overlap with the School of Humanities’ Visual Anthropology specialization, which gives the students knowledge about cultural anthropology and the methodology of field work.

During the studies the students will produce three short films and a master’s production.

Further Studies

Master level studies give you the necessary knowledge and skills to find work as a professional documentary filmmaker. Those who wish can continue their studies in PhD studies.

Programs, Courses, Workshops

  • Documentary MA programme
  • Joint Master programme
  • MA Screen Media and Innovation
  • PhD Audiovisual Arts and Media Studies
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