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We educate the media professionals of tomorrow and participate in shaping the future of audiovisual media - through high-quality and practice-oriented study programs and professional training.
News of the ifs
From the classroom to Cologne’s busiest square
Three MA Digital Narratives students presented their project HAL at Nimm Platz
Experimenting with AI and dance
MA Digital Narratives students presented their prototypes developed in cooperation with the Moovyfest Köln
MA Digital Narratives students present first prototypes
MA Digital Narratives students presented the first prototypes of their Master’s projects
How to entertain: »Masterclass Entertainment« 2025 at the ifs
Part-time professional training on non-fictional entertainment
Moving Pictures.
We are moved by audiovisual media in all its facets - from cinema, TV, series and entertainment formats to virtual worlds. For us, creative innovation, artistic ambition, and audience success go hand in hand.
Moving People.
Our goal is to move people. We accompany our students and professional training participants in their personal and professional development. And our graduates move the audience with exciting and touching audiovisual content that opens up new perspectives and broadens horizons.
News of the ifs
Alumni power at the international series festival Seriesly Berlin
Michael Griessler wins Seriesly pitch with »Existence«
Laurien Michiels presented her final project »The Room of Resonance«
It was part of the exhibition »XR for the people of Europe« at the Places Festival in Gelsenkirchen.
ifs @ Berlinale 2024
Screenwriters‘ Lounge, Pitching Salon, Encourage Film Talents a.o.
ifs alumna honoured with the German Screenplay Award 2024
Sandra Schröder wins »Golden Lola« for screenplay »I woke up as a beast«
Moving You.
It would be a pleasure for us to also accompany you on your individual path - as part of your studies, a professional training program, or as a member of our team. Become part of the ifs community!