- UAB Specialisation Diploma
- Code: 5144/1
- 1st edition
- Modality: Face to face
- Credits: 33 ECTS
- Start date: 02/03/2026
- Finish date: 01/09/2026
- Places: 25
- Orientation: Professional
- Price: 3234 €
- Teaching language: Spanish (70%), English (30%)
- Location: ECIB - Escola de Cinema de Barcelona (C/ Roger de Flor 7 - BCN) / MEDIAPRO (Av. Diagonal 177 - BCN)
The Specialization Diploma in Executive Film Production is designed as a training response to the emerging needs of the audiovisual sector. Its main objective is to train professionals capable of facing the challenges of a constantly changing industry, equipping them with the necessary tools to competently and creatively lead all phases of the production process, from the initial conception of the project to its market distribution.
This program offers specific and comprehensive training focused on the key aspects of executive film production. Throughout the course, participants are trained to comprehensively manage audiovisual projects, addressing everything from strategic planning and feasibility analysis to identifying funding sources and distribution strategies. Special emphasis is placed on developing essential skills such as resource management, team coordination, and the application of legal and tax tools adapted to the film industry.
One of the program's pillars is the ability to adapt to the new realities of the sector, including the transformations driven by digital technologies and emerging platforms. Therefore, an innovative, proactive, and flexible approach to the paradigm shifts that define the contemporary audiovisual ecosystem is encouraged.
Among the most relevant content are project analysis from the perspective of executive production, financing and co-production processes both nationally and internationally, and marketing and distribution strategies applied to contemporary audiovisual media. This diploma is aimed at university graduates or industry professionals who wish to delve deeper into the field of executive production.
It is also open to individuals without a university degree who can demonstrate relevant professional experience in the audiovisual field.
-Production management
-International sales and distribution
-Festival organization
-Incorporation into television production and co-production departments
-Project consulting
-Incorporation into the film departments of public and private institutions: ICEC, Film Commission, Films Commissions, Film Academies, Media, Eurimages, Clusters, ICAA, etc.
-Incorporation in companies dedicated to film financing
-Management of movie theaters and other spaces for film exhibition
This program offers specific and comprehensive training focused on the key aspects of executive film production. Throughout the course, participants are trained to comprehensively manage audiovisual projects, addressing everything from strategic planning and feasibility analysis to identifying funding sources and distribution strategies. Special emphasis is placed on developing essential skills such as resource management, team coordination, and the application of legal and tax tools adapted to the film industry.
One of the program's pillars is the ability to adapt to the new realities of the sector, including the transformations driven by digital technologies and emerging platforms. Therefore, an innovative, proactive, and flexible approach to the paradigm shifts that define the contemporary audiovisual ecosystem is encouraged.
Among the most relevant content are project analysis from the perspective of executive production, financing and co-production processes both nationally and internationally, and marketing and distribution strategies applied to contemporary audiovisual media. This diploma is aimed at university graduates or industry professionals who wish to delve deeper into the field of executive production.
It is also open to individuals without a university degree who can demonstrate relevant professional experience in the audiovisual field.
Career opportunities
-Executive production-Production management
-International sales and distribution
-Festival organization
-Incorporation into television production and co-production departments
-Project consulting
-Incorporation into the film departments of public and private institutions: ICEC, Film Commission, Films Commissions, Film Academies, Media, Eurimages, Clusters, ICAA, etc.
-Incorporation in companies dedicated to film financing
-Management of movie theaters and other spaces for film exhibition
Internships
UAB masters and graduate diplomas may include or facilitate external academic internships in companies or institutions in order to help the student to achieve a level of expertise that facilitates the insertion or promotion in the workplace.
For this study programme non-curricular (optional) internships are possible:
- Non-curricular
As a UAB student, you have access to the University occupation portal, the Occupability Service, through which you can participate in selection processes for non-curricular practices as well as getting a contract. In both cases, you need to sign up to the Nexus application.
Scholarships and financial aid
Chek all the information on the possibilities for grants and scholarships in the page for UAB financial aids, grants and calls.
Coordinating centres
Departamento de Comunicación Audiovisual y Publicidad
Contact
Maria Reyes Montes Castro