Learn filmmaking in Iceland

Why This Film School?
We at The Icelandic Film School welcome you to study the art and craft of film and screen.
The school offers unique and extensive expertise bringing you some of the best professional education and training in the film and screen industry.
Our personalized approach enables the student to achieve maximum results.
We are located in Reykjavík where all distances are short and the ever-changing nature of Iceland is never far away:
A true source of inspiration and creativity.
Join us for an extraordinary adventure and experience in the study of the craft and art of film and the wonders of cinema.
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Campus Reykjavík
The Nordic island nation, Iceland, is defined by its dramatic volcanic landscape of geysers, hot springs, waterfalls, glaciers, and black-sand beaches. The capital, Reykjavik, home to the majority of the population, runs on geothermal power and offers a renowned nightlife scene as well as a rich cultural life. The glaciers in the Vatnajökull and Snæfellsnes national parks are popular for ice climbing, hiking, and snowmobiling.
News

Iceland’s entry to this years Eurovision has been revealed
Iceland’s entry to Eurovision this year has premiered and among the stellar folks that had a part in making the video for Dadi Freyr and Gagnamagnid, are quite a few students of The Icelandic Film School

New hires at The Icelandic Film School
Two new positions within The Icelandic Film School have now been filled. Hlin Johannesdottir has been recruited as managing director where the main focus will be on employee- and financial management. And Anna Thorhallsdottir has been charged with leading the school's quality council.

The Edda, the Icelandic film and TV awards
Nominations for the Edda awards have been announced and among the chosen are many of our students

We Make Movies
We are proud to present some of the finest works by our students done during their studies. To go to the movies should be a memorable experience.
We invite you to see some of these works.

Why IFS?
IFS has developed a special two-year program ensuring that each student acquires a firm professional grounding at the end of his or her studies. Most students arrive at the school as beginners but graduate as professionals, ready to assume their duties in the field of filmmaking or specialize further in their continuing studies.
IFS is a member of Cilect, the international organization of leading film schools in the world. Cilect.org

Life after IFS
Students have a vast array of options having completed their studies: Further specialization, jobs in the film- and television industry, or even running their own companies. Their education can also be put to use as supplementary knowledge in other fields, even in different areas.

Open for Application
Join us for an extraordinary adventure and experience in the study of the craft and art of film and the wonders of cinema.
We accept applications at all times!
All year round.