The Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film München (HFF Munich) is sponsored by the Free State of Bavaria. HFF Munich is thus a state institution, with scientific objectives. It fulfills the task of providing practical professional training.
The HFF Munich board of directors
| President | Vice President | Vice President | Chancellor | |
| Prof. Bettina Reitz | Prof. Jürgen Schopper | Dr. Johannes Wende | Sabine Walz-Jaeger |
The Bavarian public broadcaster Bayerischer Rundfunk, national public broadcaster Zweites Deutsche Fernsehen and the City of Munich contribute equipment and services.
