Ólgusjór – a new short film by Andri Freyr Ríkharðsson
The 2011 graduate of The Icelandic Film School, Andri Freyr Ríkharðsson has been... Read more →
"Hands on" programs
Most of the classes are based on a "hands on" approach. You'll start shooting from day one.
Cilect
The Icelandic Film School is a full member of Cilect - The International Assocation of Film and Television Schools. Cilect.org
Information about Iceland
All courses are taught in ENGLISH. Here you will find practical information about Iceland; housing, weather, living cost, permits and more information. Just click here.
The Industry and Professional
We work closely with active professionals from all areas of the movie industry.
Filmmaking and Acting under one roof
The students' access to actors and vice versa is one of the school's unique traits. All actors aquire fundamental education in filmmaking.
High Volume of Productions
Every semester, the school produces about 100 films, making the school one of the most active production companies in the country. From there, many of the successful films go to festivals accross the world.
Curriculum
The curriculum includes the curriculum structure, a roster of courses according to semester and course descriptions. The course description includes the title and characteristics of the course, a content summary in addition to learning outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CILECT?
The International Association of Film and Television Schools (French: Centre international de liaison des écoles de cinéma et de télévision, CILECT) is the association of the world's major film and television schools. It was founded in Cannes in 1955. For more information, please go to: cilect.orgHow long are the programs?
All study programs are set up for 2 years.
The Latest News
An idea kept in the drawer becomes real – Kári – a new film by Elsa G. Björnsdóttir
Three years ago Elsa G. Björnsdóttir had an idea for a film but it seemed too... Read more →
A IFS graduate wins the prize Best comedy/drama foreign short film in LA for a 2016 graduation film
Ólöf Birna Torfadóttir´s graduation film, Last Summer (Síðasta Sumar) recently won... Read more →
IFS celebrates a top 20 entry in the annual Cilect competition
The International Association of Film and Television Schools, Cilect has announced... Read more →
Student films
Preview of student films
The student films are as many as they are different. They come from 4 different departments where the focus is directing, production, creative technology, screenwriting and acting. Each semester, the school produces about 90 films made by its students. It is one of the most active production companies of the country but from there, many of these films go to film festivals worldwide along with their authors.
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