Where Stories Become Cinema

THE FILM ACADEMY • JOS, NIGERIA

Professional hands-on film training founded by veterans from the National Film Institute, NTA, and ReelRain Dealings.
Learn Cinematography, Directing, Screenwriting & Production by making real films.

Enrol in Cinematography Fundamentals Meet Our Faculty

About The Film Academy

The Film Academy (TFA) is a premier practical film training institution in Jos, Plateau State, founded by experienced Nigerian filmmakers to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world production.

Our faculty consists of founding lecturers from the National Film Institute (NFI), veteran scriptwriters from NTA classics, acclaimed directors, and active producers. Every instructor brings decades of industry experience and is still actively working on major film and television projects.

We believe the best way to learn filmmaking is to make films. Our programs emphasize intensive hands-on training using professional equipment on real locations.

Our Esteemed Faculty

Jovi Okpodu

Jovi Okpodu

BA Theatre Arts (University of Ibadan, 1992), MA Theatre & Film Arts (University of Jos, 2012)
Founding Lecturer & Former Acting Rector, National Film Institute (NFI), Jos
Lead Author of "Defining Nollywood"

Achor Yusuf

Achor Yusuf

Director of Halita, Desperate Housewives Africa
Founder, ART@TACK Film Academy • Chairman, Directors Guild of Nigeria (Jos Zone)

Ali Mustafa

Ali Mustafa

CEO & Founder, ReelRain Dealings
20+ years Producer/Director • Chairman, MOPPAN Plateau State

Pius Gyang

Pius Gyang

Veteran Scriptwriter (40+ years)
Credits: Cock Crow at Dawn, Behind the Clouds, A Place in the Stars

Abu Imam

Abu Imam

B.Tech Motion Picture Production, National Film Institute
Specialist in Screenwriting & Story Development

Our Flagship Program

Cinematography Fundamentals

2-Week Intensive • Hands-on • Limited to 15 Students • Jos

Week 1: The Language of Visual Storytelling

  • Camera & Exposure Triangle (Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO)
  • Composition Rules, Shot Sizes & Angles
  • The Power of Light – Three-Point Lighting
  • Camera Movement & Lens Selection
  • Color Theory & Basic Grading

Week 2: Production to Final Cut

  • Pre-production & Storyboarding
  • Two Full Production Days on Real Locations
  • Data Management & Ingest Workflow
  • Editing Fundamentals in Adobe Premiere
  • Final Color Grading & Output
Final Project: Every student shoots, directs, and edits their own professional 1–2 minute silent film using RED cameras and professional lighting kits. Films are screened on the last day with detailed instructor feedback.
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