What does a Filmmaker do?

You make films, documentaries or ads – from idea to final cut.

What education does Filmmaker require?

University of Applied Sciences (36 months)

How much does a Filmmaker earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 50'000, mid ~CHF CHF 75'000 per year (approximate).

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Filmmaker

Creative & Design

Conceives, produces, and realises films, documentaries, or promotional videos. Takes on directing, editing, and post-production, collaborates with teams, and develops creative concepts for audiovisual media.

Entry

~CHF 50'000

CHF 4'167/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 75'000

CHF 6'250/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 110'000

CHF 9'167/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences

Duration36 months

Your path to Filmmaker

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Secondary School

You are here

Decision

Apprenticeship + BMS → UASHigh School → UAS (with internship)FMS + Baccalaureate → UAS

Preparation

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

3–5 years

University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Optional: Master UAS

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Bachelor/Master

Starting salary: CHF 50'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics4/10

🔬 Science6/10

💻 IT7/10

🔧 Manual2/10

🎨 Artistic9/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance5/10

🎨 Creativity9/10

🤝 Social Contact7/10

💪 Physical Demands5/10

📈 Career Growth7/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)3/10

✨ AI Risk3/10

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