International Academy of Film and Television

Infobox University


image_size = 200px
name = International Academy of Film and Television
established = 2004
key_people = Kacy Andrews, CEO
type = Film school. private
city = Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
country = Philippines
website = [http://www.filmschool.ph/ www.filmschool.ph]

The International Academy of Film (IAFT) is an APACC accredited film school founded in April 2004 and located on the tropical island of Mactan in Cebu, Philippines.

History

In 2003, Bigfoot Entertainment began training Cebuanos in camera operation. Within a year, in response to growing demand for film education, the doors of IAFT were opened to full-time filmmaking students. The school was formed with the intention of hiring graduates for the affiliates, Bigfoot Studios and Fashion TV Philippines and Singapore. The Academy later added an Acting program and short-term workshops.

Programs

Diploma Program in Filmmaking (four terms*)Certificate Program in Filmmaking (two terms)Crazy Filmmaker Program (two years)

Diploma Program in the Performing Arts (four terms)Certificate Program in the Performing Arts (two terms)

Short-term Workshops

*One term is equivalent to nine weeks

Accreditations

Asia Pacific Accreditation and Certification Commissionhttp://www.apacc4hrd.org/about_apacc/

References

http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2008/06/03/ENTR20080603126351.htmlhttp://old.thejakartapost.com/detailfeatures.asp?fileid=20070430.R04&irec=3