Overview
Develops visual storytellers who understand that every frame must serve the story.
Students learn technical and artistic cinematography principles while embracing the realities of independent filmmaking.
Itambi Film Institute Programme
Cinematography
Shape emotion through camera, light, and movement.
Objectives
- Understand visual storytelling principles.
- Operate with stronger composition and camera awareness.
- Collaborate effectively with directors and lighting teams.
Skills Learned
- Camera operation
- Composition
- Exposure
- Movement
- Visual storytelling
- Lighting collaboration
Career Opportunities
- Cinematographer
- Camera operator
- Camera assistant
- Drone camera trainee
- Visual content creator
Programme Outcomes
- Operate camera with stronger story discipline.
- Compose images that support emotion and meaning.
- Collaborate effectively with directors, gaffers, and production teams.
Admission Requirements
- Completed application inquiry with accurate contact details.
- Short statement of interest describing creative goals.
- Availability for the published workshop dates when the next intake is announced.
- Parent or guardian consent for applicants under 18 where applicable.
Course Journey
- Camera foundations, exposure, lenses, and composition
- Lighting collaboration, movement, visual language, and coverage
- Production ecosystem collaboration with directing and lighting teams
- Scene exercises, visual review, and cinematography portfolio
Studio Sprints & Final Project
- Collaborate inside the IFI Production Ecosystem.
- Complete practical exercises connected to real production departments.
- Prepare work for portfolio review and future graduation showcase.
- A production-connected final project contributing to IFI portfolio and graduation pathways.
Curriculum PDF
The official curriculum is available through the gated request form. Direct PDF links are not published.
Request Curriculum InformationTuition & Payment
- Tuition
- 250,000 FCFA
- Equipment & Production Fee
- 150,000 FCFA
- Total
- 400,000 FCFA
- Approx. USD
- $700
Application Fee: 10,000 FCFA (approximately US$18), non-refundable. Registration Fee: 10,000 FCFA (approximately US$18). Graduation Cocktail Fee applies to 12-week programmes. Optional Studio Branded T-shirt is available separately.
Early bird: 10% off tuition. IFI alumni: 15% off additional courses. Groups of three or more: 10% off tuition. Flexible payment plans allow up to three installments for 12-week programmes.
Complete payment at the end of your course application.
Bring with you
Personal Requirements
- Laptop (recommended)
- External hard drive (minimum 1TB)
- Notebook
- Comfortable outdoor clothing
- Closed safety shoes
- Smartphone light meter app (optional)
Shared production resources
Equipment & Production Fee Covers
- Cinema cameras
- DSLR/Mirrorless cameras
- Tripods
- Gimbals
- Lenses
- Filters
- Monitors
- Memory cards
- Camera accessories
- Anthology production
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Course Application
Complete the form below to apply for Cinematography.