In addition to the technical disciplines and aesthetic principles of film-making which will be taught, students will be able to watch and discuss classic films to get a sense of the historical context in which motion pictures are woven into our society.
Film-making - narrative, documentary or experimental - is a collaborative endeavor and students at the IFI will learn the crafts of cinema, as well as the skill of collaboration; lessons that will serve them in the film-making industry.
TEACHING...
Our goal at the IFI is to provide a high quality education in all aspects of film-making including but not limited to screenwriting, directing, editing, cinematography, and producing. The intensive, hands–on nature of our classes provide a firm foundation for students who intend to pursue professional careers in the motion picture or television industry or those who intend to go on to graduate school. Our small class size of fifteen, guarantees each student an appropriate amount of one on one time with faculty. Please note we are a non-degree program. Taking a workshop on this kind does not imply or guarantee employment.
FACULTY...
We believe that the quality of the instruction team is the key element in providing the best possible learning experience. Accordingly our faculty includes award winning working professionals who pass on their academic knowledge, and share their real world experience as well.
CURRICULUM...
While our programs emphasize content over equipment, the IFI believes it is important to understand the tools of the industry. The five-week workshop is designed around up to date technologies rather than outmoded systems still taught in other film schools and workshops.
GUIDANCE...
We will provide one-on-one guidance to help students advance their film career, whether they choose to continue on to graduate school or seek employment in the film industry.
