From set to final mix
An intensive international programme in professional film sound, combining production sound, post-production, sound design and mixing through hands-on training with leading film sound professionals.
Dubrovnik + Online • Two Semesters • Limited Cohort
Film sound is a workflow. We teach it as one: from set to final mix, under the mentorship of Academy Award® winners and leading film sound professionals working at the highest level of the industry.
The Academy
The programme is built around the way the industry actually works. Participants develop technical skills, creative judgement and an understanding of how each stage of the sound department connects to the next, while working with current professional tools, workflows and emerging technologies.
Through a hybrid model combining online learning with intensive in-person training in Dubrovnik, FMSA prepares participants not only for the craft of film sound, but also for the professional realities of the industry — collaboration, communication, workflow management, international production standards and the business side of building a career in film sound.
The curriculum also explores how AI-assisted tools and new technologies are transforming sound production and post-production.
Small-group learning and direct access to experienced industry professionals create an environment in which participants do not simply study film sound — they learn how to work in it.
From production sound to final delivery, FMSA connects the entire film sound process.
Learn directly from Academy Award® winners and internationally recognised film sound professionals.
A limited cohort means closer mentorship, more feedback and more hands-on experience.
Explore the tools and technologies shaping the future of film sound and post-production.
Develop not only creative and technical skills, but also the professional judgement needed to work in the industry.
The FMSA curriculum follows the professional film sound workflow from beginning to end — connecting production sound, editorial, sound design, mixing, final delivery, AI-assisted tools and emerging technologies.
Each course focuses on a specific part of the process, while contributing to a broader understanding of what it takes to build a successful career in film sound.
10 courses · one connected workflow
Online
6 hours · 30 points
Course lead: Mark Ulano
Mentors: Mark Ulano
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Online
13 hours · 100 points
Course lead: Patrushkha Mierzwa
Mentors: Patrushkha Mierzwa, Mark Ulano
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Online
18 hours · 80 points
Course lead: Patrushkha Mierzwa
Mentors: Patrushkha Mierzwa, Mark Ulano
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Online + In person
14 + 8 hours · 100 points
Course lead: Mark Ulano
Mentors: Patrushkha Mierzwa, Mark Ulano
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In person + Online
33 + 12 hours · 100 points
Course lead: Simon Clark
Mentors: Mark Ulano, Simon Clark, Chris Munro, Patrushkha Mierzwa
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In person + Online
16.5 + 3.5 hours · 100 points
Course lead: Michael Minkler
Mentors: Michael Minkler, Roland Vajs
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In person
15 hours · 100 points
Course lead: Michael Minkler
Mentors: Michael Minkler, Roland Vajs
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In person
20 hours · 100 points
Course lead: James Mather
Mentors: James Mather, Samir Foco, Roland Vajs
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In person + Online
20 + 5 hours · 30 points
Course lead: Roland Vajs
Mentors: Chris Munro, Roland Vajs, Alex Serdiuk
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Online
20 hours · 100 points
Course lead: Roland Vajs
Mentors: Roland Vajs, James Mather, Michael Minkler
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Academic Year 2026/2027 · 9 mentors
Acclaimed sound engineer known for his Oscar-winning work on Titanic and nominations for Inglourious Basterds, Ad Astra and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. His collaboration with Quentin Tarantino spans over 29 years, contributing to films like The Hateful Eight and Django Unchained. Ulano has served multiple terms as president of both IATSE Local 695 and the Cinema Audio Society, and he is deeply involved in the sound community.
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Known as one of the first women boom operators in Hollywood. Over her career, she has worked on a wide range of films, including notable projects like Pet Sematary and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Apart from her on-set work, she has contributed to the film sound community through workshops, mentoring, and her book, Behind the Sound Cart: A Veteran’s Guide to Sound on the Set, which shares her extensive experience in the sound department.
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Chris Munro AMPS is one of the world’s most respected production sound mixers, with a career spanning more than four decades across some of the most acclaimed films in contemporary cinema. A two-time Academy Award winner, Munro received Oscars for his work on Black Hawk Down and Gravity, and has contributed to major productions including Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, Wonder Woman and The Martian. Known for combining exceptional technical expertise with a deep understanding of storytelling, Chris brings extensive real-world experience from complex international film sets to FMSA, offering students direct insight into the craft, decision-making and responsibility behind world-class production sound.
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Simon Clark AMPS is an award-winning production sound mixer, educator and Co-Chair of the Institute of Professional Sound. His work includes major film, television and documentary productions, earning him a BAFTA Award for Wolf Hall and a BAFTA nomination for The Promise. He also spent seven years as Head of Production Sound Recording at the UK’s National Film and Television School (NFTS), combining extensive industry experience with a strong commitment to training the next generation of sound professionals.
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Renowned sound re-recording mixer with three Academy Awards for Dreamgirls, Chicago and Black Hawk Down. His career spans various significant projects, including Inglourious Basterds, JFK, Star Wars, and television programmes like The Pacific and John Adams. He works at Todd-AO Hollywood and is the Managing Director of Moving Pictures Media Group.
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Supervising sound editor who won an Academy Award for Top Gun: Maverick and received nominations for his work on Belfast and Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. He was also nominated for three British Academy Film Awards for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, Mission: Impossible – Fallout and Top Gun: Maverick.
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A Serbian/American sound designer working between New York, LA and Lisbon, known for his work on Free Solo, Manchester by the Sea, Boardwalk Empire, The Night Of, Lust, Caution and Chocolat, among others. He has worked with a broad range of directors, artists and producers including Ang Lee, Martin Scorsese, Michael Moore and Larry Clark. A six-time Emmy nominee, he won three Primetime Emmy Awards for Boardwalk Empire, The Night Of and Free Solo, and in 2019 received a Golden Reel Award from the Motion Picture Sound Editors for the Oscar-winning documentary Free Solo.
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Samir Foco is an Emmy Award-winning sound designer and re-recording mixer whose work spans major international film and documentary productions. His credits include Moonage Daydream, Mission: Impossible – Fallout, Nosferatu, Argylle and Kiss the Future. At FMSA, he brings extensive professional experience and a practical understanding of how sound design shapes story, emotion and the final cinematic experience.
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Alex Serdiuk is the Co-Founder and CEO of Respeecher, a pioneering AI voice technology company specialising in high-fidelity and ethical voice cloning. Working across film, television, music, video games and other creative industries, he brings valuable insight into how artificial intelligence is transforming sound production and why innovation must be balanced with consent, transparency and creative responsibility.
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Dubrovnik · In-person sessions
Dubrovnik is more than the home of FMSA, it is a city with a strong connection to international film and television production. Its unique architecture, dramatic landscapes and cinematic character have made it a location for major global productions.
FMSA is an official lifelong learning programme of the University of Dubrovnik, with classes taking place on the University campus. This gives students the opportunity to learn within an established academic environment while being immersed in one of Europe’s most distinctive filming destinations.
The FMSA academic year combines intensive in-person sessions in Dubrovnik with structured online learning throughout the year.
01
4–13 November 2026
The first intensive on-site session focuses on Course 5, a part of Course 4 introducing students to professional production sound through practical classes, demonstrations and hands-on work with industry-standard equipment.
Classes take place at the University of Dubrovnik, Campus.
02
20 Nov 2026 – 27 Feb 2027
Online classes continue the programme between the Dubrovnik sessions and cover the theoretical and professional foundations of production sound mixing. This part of the academic year includes Courses 1, 2 and 3, together with selected modules from Course 4.
Fridays 16:00–19:00 CET
Saturdays 09:00–13:00 CET
03
24 March – 4 April 2027
The second intensive on-site session includes Courses 6, 7 and 8, with a strong focus on advanced practical work, post-production sound, creative workflows and collaboration across different areas of the sound department.
Classes take place at the University of Dubrovnik, Campus.
04
May 2027
The final on-site session focuses on Course 9, bringing together the knowledge and skills developed throughout the academic year through advanced workshops, practical exercises and specialist sessions.
Classes take place at the University of Dubrovnik, Campus.
June 2027
Final Event & Diploma Ceremony in Dubrovnik — celebrating the completion of the programme and the achievements of the 2026/2027 generation.
Academic Year 2026/2027
Scholarship places for the 2026/2027 academic year are now fully allocated. There is currently 1 place remaining for students enrolling with full tuition. If you are interested in joining the current FMSA generation, you can submit your application or register your interest below.
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Next Academic Year & Future Scholarships
Be among the first to know when applications open for the next FMSA academic year. By registering your interest, you will be among the first to receive information about application dates, available places and future scholarship opportunities.
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Joining the waiting list does not constitute an application or guarantee admission or a scholarship.
6 November 2026 · Dubrovnik
A special gathering marking the official public launch of FMSA in Dubrovnik, bringing together participants, mentors, partners and invited guests.
Event details
May 2027 · Online
An open online lecture exploring the practical applications, creative possibilities and professional challenges of AI in contemporary sound post-production. Advance registration is required. More information will be announced soon.
June 2027 · Dubrovnik
A closing celebration marking the completion of the FMSA academic year and recognising the achievements of its first graduating cohort.
Partners
The tuition fee for the full programme is €10,000 including VAT. FMSA also offers scholarship opportunities depending on available funding and partnerships. We recommend following our announcements and updates for information about future scholarship calls and available places.
FMSA is designed for emerging and established professionals, students and creatives interested in production sound, sound editing, sound design, mixing, composition and new audio technologies.
Professional experience is valuable but not essential. What matters most is your motivation, commitment and genuine interest in building a career in film and media sound.
FMSA combines online learning with intensive in-person sessions in Dubrovnik. The 2026/2027 academic year runs from November 2026 to June 2027.
The tuition fee is €10,000 including VAT and covers the complete programme, teaching, mentoring and all scheduled learning and practical activities. Partial scholarships may be available for selected applicants.
No. Participants are responsible for arranging and covering their own travel, accommodation and personal expenses during the in-person sessions in Dubrovnik. FMSA can provide practical guidance and help connect participants interested in sharing accommodation.
You can submit your details through our short online form, and the FMSA team will contact you personally with further information. You can also join the 2027/2028 waiting list to be notified when the next application period opens.
