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• On site and online: Open Day at the HFF Munich on January 20, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

  Open Day 2025 at HFF Munich hybrid again / A whole day of screenings of all departments of the Munich film school / Application courses: directing (documentary and fiction), production, screenwriting, cinematography, VFX & editing / Additional study advice from HFF staff and students / Only on site: continuous, moderated short film program / All offers are free of charge and freely accessible via video meetings / Program, further information on the films and Zoom links from January 10 at www.hff-muc.de

  Munich, December 2024 - January 18, 2025 will once again be Open House Day at the University of Television and Film Munich (HFF), where, among other things Oscar® winners Caroline Link and Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck have also studied here, as have Maren Ade (TONI ERDMANN), Baran Bo Odar, Jantje Friese (both showrunners of the series DARK and 1899), cinematographer Markus Foerderer (RED NOTICE) and Peter Thorwarth and Christian Becker (BLOOD RED SKY).

  As in previous years, the day will take place in hybrid format - with live events on site including numerous online live broadcasts. Anyone who dreams of making the films and series of the future can find out about the entire range of courses on offer at HFF Munich from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm. The program ranges from lectures with the opportunity to ask questions and exchange ideas, to study advice from HFF staff and students, to a continuous short film program in one of the cinemas.

  Participation in the entire program, whether on site or online, is free of charge.

  Events (live and via Zoom) in the Audimax of HFF Munich: 

  Time	Audimax
  ZOOM-Link	follows
  9.30-10am	Welcome President Prof. Bettina Reitz
  10-11am	Dept. III Cinema and Television Film Prof. Marcus H. Rosenmüller Prof. Nicolas Wackerbarth
  11-12am	Dept. I Media Studies Prof. Dr. Michaela Krützen
  12-1.00pm	Dept. III/IV Montage Prof. Beatrice Babin Prof. Michael Palm
  1-2pm	Dept. IV Documentary Film and Television Journalism Prof. Karin Jurschick
  2-2.30pm	Dept. IV/ TV Journalism Prof. Nadia Kailouli
  2.30-3.30pm	Dept. VI Screenwriting Prof. Lea Schmidbauer Prof. Kathrin Richter
  3.30-4pm	Dept. VI / Chair of Serial Storytelling Prof. Tac Romey

  Events (live and via Zoom) in Cinema 1 of HFF Munich: 

  Time	Cinema 1
  Zoom-Link	follows
  11-12am	"Drehbuchwerkstatt" Munich Prof. Michaela Kezele Prof. Hubert v. Spreti
  12-1pm	Dept. V Production and Media Business Prof. Ingo Fliess
  1-1.30pm	Department of Advertising Prof. Henning Patzner
  1.30-2pm	Chair of AI Prof. Sylvia Rothe
  2-3pm	Dept. VII / VFX Prof. Jürgen Schopper
  3-4.30pm	Dept. VII Cinematography Prof. Christian Rein Prof. Peter Zeitlinger

  Events (live and partly via Zoom) in the studios of HFF Munich:

  zoom-Link	follows
  10am-4pm	Filmstudio 2	Filmstudio 2 Camera hands-on (ARRI Alexa, Canon C300III, film camera on mini dolly)
  12-4pm	TV-Studio 2	TV-Studio 2 Demonstration Virtual Production with LED wall
  11-11.30am 1.30-2pm	TV-Studio 1 and via Zoom	Dept. II Technology Prof. Peter C. Slansky
  12-12.15 2-2.15pm 3-3.15pm	Filmstudio 1	Guided tour of the film set

  Film program (only live!) with Q&A between the film blocks in cinema 2

  Schedule to be announced

  Further offers on site:

  10-4pm | Library of the HFF Munich is open for viewing

  10-4pm | exclusively on site | seminar room 1
  Student counseling with Kristin Schneeweiß and Daniel Lang as well as advice on formal admission requirements with Brigitte Feitzinger and Sylvia Heck. You are welcome to bring a copy of your certificate(s) if you are unsure whether you can be admitted to the admission procedure

  10-4pm | exclusively on site | Foyer of the HFF
  Information and discussions with students from all application programs

  Additional information on data protection, in particular on data processing when using video conferencing systems, can be found at https://go.hff-muc.de/divideo.

  By participating in the event, you agree to the publication of film and photo recordings of you and your
  and photo recordings of your person and their temporally and spatially unrestricted evaluation within the
  and location during the event.

• Survey AI in Film Industry

  Munich, December 11, 2024 - An international team of four experts, including two professors from the University of Television and Film (HFF), has launched the world's first global survey on the topic of “Artificial Intelligence in the Film Industry”.The survey was opened at the congress of the World Association of Film Schools CILECT in Beijing. This pioneering survey examines the impact and future potential of AI technologies in various areas of film production and distribution. Participation is open to everyone working in the film industry - your opinion is wanted!

  First Survey of its Kind

  The international survey entitled “Disruptions Ahead? The Impact of AI on Cinema” consists of 20 questions on current views in the film industry, possible fears among filmmakers and the potential that this technology could bring. The survey is the first comprehensive study to examine the use of AI in the film industry from a global perspective. The aim is to gain insights into current trends, challenges and opportunities faced by filmmakers worldwide. The survey is aimed at both established filmmakers and young talents who are working with new technologies and redefining the creative process. In addition to filmmakers, the survey also addresses people working in other professional fields in the film industry, such as teaching, PR and marketing as well as distribution and sales.

  Duration and Participation 

  The survey will run until the end of February 2025. The results will be published in summer 2025 and made available to both the film industry and academia. All filmmakers, producers, technicians and creatives are cordially invited to take part in the survey and share their experiences and opinions on the topic of artificial intelligence.

  By participating, you will help to gain key insights that could shape the future of film.

  To take part in the survey, please visit this link

  We look forward to your participation and your valuable contribution to the first global survey on artificial intelligence in the film industry!

  If you have any questions, please contact us: abt.technik@hff-muc.de

  About the Team of Experts

  The team of experts consists of Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peter C. Slansky and Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sylvia Rothe (both HFF Munich), Prof. Jean-Paul Jarry (3IS - Institut International de l'Image et du Son France), and Petru Maier (European Film College, Denmark). In total, they have more than 100 years of professional and teaching experience. The team was also supported by the CreatiF-Center of the University of Television and Film Munich.

  About CreatiF Center

  The CreatiF Center at HFF Munich is a media lab for the testing of innovative technologies in film and television production. The CreatiF Center's mission is to establish new ways in the film production process, post-production and the utilization and distribution of film material.

  For press inquiries:
  Karmelina Kulpa
  PR & Marketing, CreatiF Center der HFF München
  communications@hff-muc.de