Academy of Film & Multimedia Marubi

Overview:

Academy of Film & Multimedia Marubi (AFMM) is an independent, non-profit film school established in 2004 in Tirana, Albania. It focuses on discovering, preparing, and qualifying young talents in the film and audio-visual industry.

Services Offered:

Film Qualification, Education, and Formation:

AFMM offers a comprehensive film education program.

Production Unit:

The school has a production unit organized and assisted by Orafilm, with upgraded and maintained equipment.

Libraries and Film Archives:

Students have access to a library with around 6,000 books and a similar number of films, including the National Film Archive of Albania, located nearby.

Student Life and Campus Experience:

Practical Learning:

Students are actively involved in all stages of film production, both digital and optical, image and sound.

Cultural Events:

AFMM hosts free public cultural events throughout the academic year.

Campus Location:

The school is situated within the former state film studios in the Kinostudio area of Tirana.

Key Reasons to Study There:

International Faculty:

AFMM boasts a faculty of 18 Albanian professors and professionals, as well as 23 foreign professors and active professionals from around the world.

Practical Focus:

The teaching methodology emphasizes practical assignments inspired by European and American film and audio-visual industry best practices.

Regional Exchange:

The school promotes the exchange of skills and contacts between new talents in South-Eastern Europe.

Academic Programs:

Specific and Practice-Oriented Program:

AFMM's program is highly specialized, with a limited number of students admitted each year (less than 20).

Language of Instruction:

Lessons are conducted in Albanian, English, German, French, and Italian.

Other:

Admission Requirements:

Applicants must be Albanian speakers, have graduated from high school, be between 18 and 30 years old, and are strongly encouraged to know a foreign language.

Enrolment Process:

Enrolment for the academic year 2024-2025 is done online through the official portal of the Ministry of Education.

Mission:

AFMM aims to improve technical and creative capacities in the region, revitalize the industrial film process, and provide qualified technicians for the media and film industry.