// Education · Krakow & Warsaw
A practical film school based in Krakow and Warsaw, Poland. Classical filmmaking craft meets AI production — under one roof. Founded by cinematographer Piotr Lenar (European Film Academy member) and operating since 2011.
// About
AMA Film Academy is the educational arm of AMA Film Center. We train filmmakers in two parallel traditions — classical craft (directing, cinematography, editing, sound, screenwriting, acting, production) and the new wave of AI-driven production (VFX & AI Production, AMA Future Filmmaking Lab, AI modules across all tracks).
Our students learn from working professionals — directors, cinematographers, editors and producers active in the Polish film industry. Programs run in Krakow (Bonarka Office) and Warsaw (CD Projekt campus on Jagiellońska 76), with full-time, weekend and online formats. We are listed in the Polish Ministry of Culture's Register of Non-Public Art Schools (no. 578/20/2011) and the Register of Training Institutions (no. 2.12/00121/2016).
// Programs
Whether you want to learn classical filmmaking, dive into AI production, or combine both — there's a program for that.
CLASSICAL FILM
Full curriculum in classical filmmaking — directing, cinematography, editing, sound design, screenwriting, acting and production. 2-year programs in full-time and weekend formats. Practical, project-based learning with industry mentors.
Locations: Krakow (full-time + weekend), Warsaw (weekend + online).
All programs →VFX & AI · FULL-TIME
Poland's first full-time program combining classical post-production, compositing and VFX with conscious use of AI in image production. 2 years, full-time, Bonarka Office (Puszkarska 7F).
Stack: Nuke, Resolve Fusion, Houdini, ComfyUI, Stable Diffusion, Sora/Veo, neural rendering, Topaz upscaling, AI compositing.
Career paths: VFX/AI Supervisor, AI Compositor, Generative Video Artist.
See program →AI · WEEKEND
A one-year weekend program in Krakow. Conscious use of AI and new technologies across the full production cycle — from screenplay through previz, generative shots, to distribution. Built for working industry professionals.
Format: 10 weekend sessions + final project (a short AI film).
Topics: AI in development, previz with Sora/Veo/Runway, ComfyUI workflows, voice cloning, virtual production, ethics of AI in film.
See program →// AI in education
AI programs at AMA cover the full spectrum of competencies needed in AI production. Beyond the dedicated tracks (VFX & AI, Future Filmmaking Lab), every classical track now includes AI modules — because every modern filmmaker will encounter AI in their workflow.
Want to dive deeper? See AI in Film hub for definition, tools, glossary and FAQ on AI filmmaking in Poland.
// Where
KRAKOW · BONARKA
Bonarka Office, ul. Puszkarska 7F
30-701 Krakow, Poland
Full-time programs (classical filmmaking, VFX & AI Production), weekend programs (Future Filmmaking Lab), AMA AI Film production studio. Office hours: Tue–Thu 10:00–18:00, Fri 12:00–20:00, Sat–Sun 10:00–18:00.
Email: sekretariat@amafilmacademy.pl
Phone: +48 514 584 030
WARSAW · TARGÓWEK
ul. Jagiellońska 76, building „G"
03-301 Warsaw, Poland
(CD Projekt campus)
Weekend and online programs in classical filmmaking, AI postproduction modules, specialized courses. Office hours: Wed–Thu 10:00–18:00, Fri 12:00–20:00, Sat–Sun 10:00–18:00.
Email: sekretariat.wawa@amafilmacademy.pl
Phone: +48 518 450 923
// International applicants
AMA Film Academy welcomes international students. Most classical programs run in Polish, but several specialized AI tracks accommodate English-speaking participants — particularly in postproduction, VFX/AI and the Future Filmmaking Lab where the working language of AI tools is English by default.
One Movie Project — our flagship debut program — accepts international submissions in English. The program supports first-time filmmakers from anywhere with mentorship, production resources and access to AMA AI Film tools.
For international admissions, scholarship inquiries, or specific program questions in English, write to info@amafilmcenter.pl.
// Founder
AMA Film Academy was founded by Piotr Lenar — cinematographer with a wide-ranging body of work (Polish and international productions), member of the European Film Academy, and a teacher with many years of experience at Polish film schools. The academy reflects his belief that filmmaking is a living craft, taught by working professionals to the next generation.
AMA Film Academy is a brand of Positive Look Media sp. z o.o., registered in the Register of Training Institutions (no. 2.12/00121/2016) and the Register of Non-Public Art Schools of the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage (no. 578/20/2011) as „AMA" Non-Public Post-Secondary Film and Arts School.
// See also
Definition, 8 tools (Sora, Veo, Runway, ComfyUI), glossary 15 terms, FAQ.
AMA's debut program. Submissions until March 31, 2026. International applications welcome.
200+ film specializations including new AI roles. Useful for international productions.
Three pillars under one roof. Krakow & Warsaw, Poland.
Full programs, schedules, tuition and the application form on the official school site.
Admissions 2026 → amafilmacademy.pl ↗