The UFA Academy offers training and continuing education programs for all (m/f/d) who would like to enter the film and television industry or continue their education in another field. So if you’ve always wanted to do ‘something with media’, want to reorient yourself professionally or you’re simply up for UFA, then take a look at our programs – we look forward to receiving your application.

Anyone in their mid-twenties is welcome. No previous knowledge of the media sector is expected. Feel free to take a look at the respective requirements in the offers.

An online form is linked in each of the announcements. Please apply via this as we prefer ‘online only’ for data protection reasons and our applicant management is centralized.

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We are looking for applications that show your passion for the media world and also the requirements for your respective department. And why are you particularly interested in UFA? (copying does not apply) If, for example, you only have a professional prerequisite through professional experience and not through an already completed apprenticeship or similar, then highlight where you have already been able to deepen your knowledge.

Basically, the more specifically you describe yourself and your experiences, the more concretely you may stand out from others. Make us curious about you!

For each department, we have internal specialists who review the applications. Together we make a pre-selection of who we invite to an assessment center.

In the best case, the assessment center will then take place in person in Potsdam. In terms of content, you would be given specialist tasks, face some interview questions and have to prove yourself in the group. The day is also intended to get to know each other and, of course, to ask you questions.

If you have successfully completed the assessment center and the selection falls on you, we will agree on a start date with you and will go into the concrete individual planning of your individual training plan.

We do not cover any costs incurred during the selection process.
The continuing education program for career changers itself is remunerated at the minimum wage over the two years. You should stay near the main location (Cologne or Potsdam) at your own expense. We take care of one-time arrivals and departures to deployment stations at other locations and also provide support with accommodation.

Together with the other departments, we start with a theoretical introduction to give you a general insight into the industry. We will also give you a detailed understanding of UFA and its units and familiarize you with terms and customs in your specific field.

The continuing education program for career changers itself is remunerated at the minimum wage over the two years.

For more information, see “What costs will I incur?”.

After successfully completing the training, you will receive a UFA certificate including an employment reference.

Maximum 24 months.

We will discuss an exact start date with you. We are currently planning to start with all departments in May 2022.

UFA and our production facilities adhere to all prescribed regulations and also pay attention to the well-being and health of all employees far beyond that. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us.

In general, you work in the media sector project-related. Either as a project-limited employee, as a freelancer or on a fee basis. Since training at UFA has a very good reputation in the industry, the chances of finding employment after training are certainly good. At the same time, however, we ourselves have a great interest in continuing to employ you after successful completion.

We introduce you to general contact persons and mentors of the respective department under Contact persons .