About the studio
Study information
The study combines director's and producer's knowledge and skills in a way that ensures quality dealing with both direction and production.
Degree
Professional graduate study
Start of classes
October 2026.
ECTS credits
120 points
Duration
4 semesters (2 years)
Performance:
Full-time or part-time (study while working)
Professional title:
Master of Arts in Film and Television Directing and Production (MA)
About the studio
The Film and Television Directing and Production study program combines directing and producing knowledge and skills in a way that ensures quality work in both directing and production. This ensures the integrative position of the director (who is responsible for the creative aspect of an audiovisual work) and the producer (who ensures the conditions for the production of an audiovisual work in all phases), which enables graduates of this study program to work in the creative industry, which offers numerous opportunities for (self-)employment.
Students who complete this program will be trained for independent creation in an area that combines the creation of various AV content and creative expression / direction in film and television media, as well as on new platforms, and for securing the financial and material conditions and resources necessary for the realization and exploitation of AV works / coordinating the work of authors, co-authors and all other collaborators in the development, production and exploitation of AV works, as well as in copyright management.
Some of the jobs we prepare you for
- creating diverse AV content and creative expression
- directing in film and television media and on new platforms
- ensuring financial and material conditions and resources for the entire production process
- coordinating the work of authors, co-authors and all other collaborators in the development, production and exploitation of AV works
- copyright management
Study admission requirements
Students who have completed a professional or university undergraduate degree (180 ECTS) with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher are eligible to enroll in the first year of study. Exceptionally, students with a grade point average of 3.0 may also apply for the study program with two recommendations from their professors or employers.
As proof of entry competencies (audiovisual literacy, knowledge of basic film and television content and basic media concepts, basic knowledge and skills in film production, mastery of the tools necessary for the production of audiovisual content), candidates must submit their previous works in the audiovisual field (at least one audiovisual work or a feature film script or production project) no later than 10 days before the placement test to the e-mail: razredbeni.ftrp@vern.hr .
In addition to the entrance exams, candidates must pass an entrance exam, which consists of writing an essay on a given topic and an oral part that is taken before an expert committee and which assesses the candidate's knowledge in the field of study. For more information about the entrance exam, please visit the graduate level admissions link.
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Head of study
Prof. Art. Dr. Sc. Ozana Ramljak
ozana.ramljak@vern.hr
Head's Office: 091/4825-849
Teaching
1st year
1 . semester
| Course name | L | E | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required courses | |||
| Camera in documentaries and feature films | 20 | 20 | 6 |
| Dedicated audiovisual works | 20 | 20 | 4 |
| Preparing a documentary film | 20 | 20 | 6 |
| Production and financing of AV works | 20 | 20 | 6 |
| Transmedia production strategies | 20 | 20 | 4 |
| TV series script and dramaturgy | 20 | 20 | 4 |
2 . semester
| Course name | L | E | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required courses | |||
| Distribution of audiovisual works | 20 | 20 | 4 |
| Documentary film directing | 20 | 20 | 6 |
| Feature film script | 20 | 20 | 6 |
| Intellectual property rights | 20 | 20 | 3 |
| Music and sound in film and television | 20 | 20 | 3 |
| Picture and sound editing | 20 | 20 | 4 |
| Scenography and costume design | 20 | 20 | 4 |
2nd year
3 . semester
| Course name | L | E | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required courses | |||
| Behavior and acting in front of the camera | 15 | 15 | 2 |
| Digital production and post-production | 20 | 20 | 2 |
| Elective course 1 | 10 | 10 | 4 |
| Elective course 2 | 10 | 10 | 4 |
| Feature film direction | 20 | 20 | 6 |
| Feature film production | 20 | 20 | 6 |
| Television format direction | 20 | 20 | 6 |
| Elective courses | |||
| Digital audiovisual platforms | 10 | 10 | 4 |
| Director's practicum | 10 | 10 | 4 |
| Film internship | 10 | 10 | 4 |
| Three (played) scenes | 20 | 20 | 4 |
4 . semester
| Course name | L | E | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required courses | |||
| Elective course 1 | 10 | 10 | 4 |
| Elective course 2 | 10 | 10 | 4 |
| Master's thesis | 10 | ||
| Modules | 20 | 20 | 6 |
| Professional practice | 6 | ||
| Elective courses | |||
| Feature and documentary film director | 20 | 20 | 6 |
| Feature and documentary film production | 20 | 20 | 6 |
| Film adaptations | 10 | 10 | 4 |
| Stage and costumes step by step | 10 | 10 | 4 |
| Types of film exposure | 10 | 10 | 4 |
Academic calendar
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Academic calendar 2025/2026. PDF
Dates for the defense of graduate theses in the academic year 2025/26 PDF
EXAM DEADLINES
Zimski ispitni rok 2026. – veljača PDF
ANNOUNCEMENT OF DEFENSE OF GRADUATE THESES
| CANDIDATE | TOPIC | COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN / COMMITTEE MEMBERS | TIME | CLASSROOM |
| DANNY GUCUL | PRODUCTION OF THE SHORT FEATURE FILM "The Treasure of the Smoked Cemetery" | Assoc. Prof. Art. Vinko Brešan, President of the Committee Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sc. Ivan Maloča, Mentor and Committee Member Prof. Art. Dr. Sc. Ozana Ramljak, Committee Member | November 27, 2025, Thursday, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | 26 |
Careers
Enrollments
Enrollment procedure based on undergraduate grades and placement process
Start of registration:
Applications and enrollments for the study Film and television direction and production will be possible for the winter semester of the academic year 2026/2027. (October 2026).
Requirements for enrollment in studies:
- completed undergraduate studies of a minimum duration of 3 years or acquired 180 ECTS credits with a minimum grade point average of 3.0
- Candidates with a grade point average of less than 3.0 must submit two recommendations from their professors or employers upon admission.
Register your interest
In order to collect all necessary information for the enrollment process and further correspondence, interested candidates are required to register their interest via the VERN'a IT system.
Candidates will receive a username and password to access their EduNeta student portal during the non-binding application.
Registration method
1. Enrollment method (based on undergraduate grades and placement test)
For candidates of the graduate study program Film and Television Directing and Production:
After completing the application form, candidates are invited to submit an application work as proof of entry competencies (audiovisual literacy, knowledge of basic film and television content and basic media concepts, basic knowledge and skills in film production, mastery of the tools necessary for the production of audiovisual content), which is also a condition for taking the placement test. Candidates must submit their previous works in the audiovisual field (at least one - an audiovisual work, a feature film script or a production project) no later than 10 days before the placement test to the e-mail: razredbeni.ftrp@vern.hr . Candidates who meet this condition may take the placement test.
The next placement test will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2025, starting at 10 a.m.
The classification check consists of two parts:
The first part – writing an essay on the topic Director-producer's approach to the selected feature film (candidates are sent a list of 5 films they should watch and the essay is written on the example of one film chosen by the committee).
The second part is an oral exam taken before an expert committee and which assesses the candidate's knowledge in the field of expertise.
Suggested reading: Ante Peterlić (Film Theory), Hrvoje Turković (Understanding Film), Hrvoje Turković (The Art of Film), Vedran Mihletić (Creative Production – Film, Television, Audiovisual and Multimedia Projects).
2. Evaluation as part of the placement test
For the graduate professional study program in Film and Television Directing and Production, the following evaluation conditions are prescribed as part of the placement test:
| Category | Scoring share |
| Access work | 25% |
| Essay | 25% |
| Oral part | 25% |
| Undergraduate grades | 25% |
*To enroll, you must achieve at least 60% of total points.
*The total points that a candidate achieves in the classification process are not the sum of the percentages for each criterion, but are calculated using an appropriate formula. The calculation of total points and tuition fees can be simulated on the tuition fee calculator, which will be available soon.
Results of the placement test
The results of the tests are anonymous, and candidates will be notified of their results via the website under the appropriate code.
Based on the success achieved in the placement test, the candidate will be determined the amount of tuition fees for the graduate study for the academic year 2025/2026. You can find more detailed information about tuition fee models and classes at the following link -> tuition fee models.
Results
Based on the success achieved in the evaluation of grades, the candidate will be determined the amount of tuition fees for the graduate study for the academic year 2024/2025. You can find more detailed information about tuition fee models and grades at the following link
Completion of the enrollment process
The completion of the enrollment process takes place in the following steps:
- Payment of enrollment installment in the amount of EUR 350.00 - non-refundable installment, part of the tuition fee. The payment slip form is visible on the candidate's student portal under "Forms - Example of a completed payment slip".
- Submission of enrollment documents to the Student Office:
- Study contract printed from your student portal Studomatic .
- diploma or graduation certificate
- list of passed exams, grades and grade point average from undergraduate studies
NOTE: VERN's students are not required to bring documentation under points b) and c) because it already exists in the VERN's archives.
Contacts for additional questions and information
Communications Department
091 4825 003
upisi@vern.hr
Lea Svec Dumbovic
01 4881 833
lea.svec.dumbovic@vern.hr
Petra Samolov
01 4881 832
petra.samolov@vern.hr
Tuition
The amount of one-year tuition fees depends on
- Achievements and average grades from undergraduate studies
- Choosing a tuition model (one-time, semester and monthly)
- Success achieved as part of the class assessment (for candidates studying Film and Television Directing and Production)
Depending on these parameters, tuition fees for the academic year 2025/2026 are:
| Points in the classification process | One-time | Twice | 12 months of installments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95,0 – 100,0 | 3.960 | 4.160 | 4.354,90 |
| 85,0 – 94,9 | 4.600 | 4.840 | 5.060 |
| 72,0 – 84,9 | 5.240 | 5.510 | 5.770 |
| 60,0 – 71,9 | 5.890 | 6.180 | 6.470 |
razredbenog postupka 95,0 – 100,0
razredbenog postupka 85,0 – 94,9
razredbenog postupka 72,0 – 84,9
razredbenog postupka 60,0 – 71,9
(To enroll, you must achieve at least 60% of total points)
Candidates can find out more information about the admissions process for the graduate study program Film and Television Directing and Production at the admissions link via admissions process.
Tuition includes
- Administering enrollment and studying at VERN
- Teaching according to the curriculum
- Field training – transportation costs
- Group or individual mentoring and consultations
- Two exams for each course
- Use of the library and multi-media center
- Use of the Institution's information system "EduNet"
- Teaching materials produced by VERN: written summaries and notes from lectures and workshops, scripts, etc.
- CARPE DIEM Program – use of sports facilities during the periods rented by the Institution, visits to theater performances, concerts, etc.
- Defense of the Graduation Thesis if the student approaches the defense of the Graduation Thesis within two years of the end of the last semester
To receive the discount from the table above, it is mandatory to submit all enrollment documentation (including a certificate of completion of undergraduate studies).
Outcomes
After completing the studies, students will be able to:
- Independently plan processes from the sector of film and television direction and production
- Independently implement and manage overall processes from the sector of film and television direction and production
- Realize works in accordance with high and precise professional, business and creative standards while assuming personal, ethical and team responsibility
- To develop one's own performance and authorial integrity in the field of film direction and production, as well as the film and television profession
- Apply directing and producing knowledge and skills in different media
- Produce different forms of audiovisual content
- Develop innovative and aestheticized solutions in various artistic fields using contemporary and traditional models and techniques
- Connect the theoretical, dramaturgical, costuming, scenographic, tonal and performing elements of an audiovisual work into an authorial and performing whole
- Create an audiovisual project from the initial idea, script, through financing, filming, film design, and assembling and leading a film team
- Independently analyze the totality of constitutive elements of audiovisual expression in the context of a film and television project
- Develop scripts for films, series and other audiovisual concepts
- Independently make critical decisions related to the script, photography, lighting design, music, camera, set design, costumes, film mask
- Independently make decisions regarding the script, photography, lighting design, music, camera, set design, costumes, film mask and acting in a specific audiovisual work.
- Make decisions independently under pressure regarding budget, time and creative expression
- Plan and apply specific forms of financing of audiovisual works
- Apply new media concepts and tools in the design and placement of AV and multimedia content
- Review the basic concepts of copyright and intellectual property protection in the audiovisual field.
