Prepared for the real world.
As part of the Major in “Documentary Filmmaking”, you will learn to undertake in-depth research, adopt a nuanced view and take a bold stance. As a writer, you will look for your own cinematic narrative that can capture an audience whilst also provoking a response. You will also learn about artistic research issues at the University of Zurich’s Institute of Film Studies.
ZHdK connects teaching and research. With predoctoral and doctoral programmes, our programmes invests in up-and-coming talent. With research institutes including the Institute for the Performing Arts and Film and the Immersive Arts Space, ZHdK has become a byword for the increasing importance of innovation, digitalization and practice-based research.
Prepared for interdisciplinary work.
At ZHdK, degree programmes are shaped by hybrid collaborations in the fields of film, theatre and dance. Students are taught and encouraged to become artistic personalities who demonstrate autonomy and flexibility in complex production processes and interdisciplinary working groups.
Prepared for the future.
Our strong ties with professional networks and partnerships provide a state-of-the-art education and expose students to national and international perspectives, platforms and discourses. The course will prepare you to work in a dynamic professional field and you will benefit from the opportunity to position yourself individually within the film industry and build a successful career.