Overview
Prepares students to become confident, collaborative, and resourceful directors capable of leading productions from script to screen.
Directors learn to transform vision into reality by inspiring every department to tell the same story.
Itambi Film Institute Programme
Directing for Film & Television
Lead actors, crews, and visual storytelling with clarity.
Objectives
- Interpret scripts for screen direction.
- Direct actors with useful notes and emotional clarity.
- Plan shots and scenes that support story meaning.
Skills Learned
- Script interpretation
- Actor direction
- Shot planning
- Blocking
- Visual tone
- On-set leadership
Career Opportunities
- Film director
- Television director
- Assistant director
- Creative director
- Scene coach
Programme Outcomes
- Prepare a director statement and scene plan.
- Lead rehearsals and on-camera scene work.
- Collaborate clearly with producers, cinematographers, actors, and editors.
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
- Director preparation and script interpretation
- Actor collaboration, rehearsal, blocking, and performance
- Visual storytelling, shot planning, and production leadership
- Production exercises, review, and final directing 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
- 100,000 FCFA
- Total
- 350,000 FCFA
- Approx. USD
- $61
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
- Script binder
- Notebook
- Smartphone
- External hard drive
Shared production resources
Equipment & Production Fee Covers
- Camera package
- Lighting equipment
- Production rehearsals
- Location practicals
- Editing access
- Anthology production
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Course Application
Complete the form below to apply for Directing for Film & Television.