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Itambi Film Institute

Learn the craft. Make the film. Find your voice.

A practical, production-centred film institute where creators learn together, produce together, and prepare work for future premieres.

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Welcome to IFI

Itambi Film Institute prepares emerging filmmakers through practical, collaborative, production-centered learning.

Our Philosophy

Every Story Counts. Learn Together. Create Together. Premiere Together.

Why IFI

Students train inside a studio ecosystem that connects craft, teamwork, mentorship, and future production opportunities.

The IFI Experience

Studio sprints, anthology films, graduation premieres, industry mentorship, alumni networking, placement opportunities, and a graduation cocktail are prepared as the experience grows.

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Professional Certificate Programmes

Choose the discipline that moves your story forward.

Every programme runs for 12 weeks and connects classroom learning to practical studio sprints, collaboration, and the IFI production ecosystem.

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12 Weeks / Beginner to Intermediate

Filmmaking

An intensive programme introducing students to the complete filmmaking process and the mindset of an independent filmmaker.

Tuition
270,000 FCFA
Equipment & Production Fee
130,000 FCFA
Total
400,000 FCFA
Approx. USD
$700

Skills acquired

  • Story development
  • Pre-production planning
  • Production workflow
  • Set collaboration
  • Editing awareness
  • Screening and feedback

Graduate outcomes

  • Write, plan, shoot, edit, and screen practical film exercises.
  • Collaborate inside the IFI Production Ecosystem.
  • Graduate with production experience and portfolio-ready work.
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12 Weeks / Beginner to Intermediate

Directing for Film & Television

Prepares students to become confident, collaborative, and resourceful directors capable of leading productions from script to screen.

Tuition
250,000 FCFA
Equipment & Production Fee
100,000 FCFA
Total
350,000 FCFA
Approx. USD
$61

Skills acquired

  • Script interpretation
  • Actor direction
  • Shot planning
  • Blocking
  • Visual tone
  • On-set leadership

Graduate outcomes

  • Prepare a director statement and scene plan.
  • Lead rehearsals and on-camera scene work.
  • Collaborate clearly with producers, cinematographers, actors, and editors.
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A performer pictured for the Acting for Film and Television programme.
12 Weeks / Beginner to Intermediate

Acting for Film & Television

Designed for aspiring and practicing actors who want to develop authentic, compelling screen performances.

Tuition
240,000 FCFA
Equipment & Production Fee
80,000 FCFA
Total
320,000 FCFA
Approx. USD
$560

Skills acquired

  • Character work
  • Camera awareness
  • Audition technique
  • Improvisation
  • Scene study
  • Set etiquette

Graduate outcomes

  • Perform scenes for camera with confidence and continuity.
  • Prepare for auditions and screen tests.
  • Create material for a future showreel.
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12 Weeks / Beginner to Intermediate

Screenwriting

Develops disciplined storytellers who understand both the art and craft of writing for film and television.

Tuition
220,000 FCFA
Equipment & Production Fee
30,000 FCFA
Total
250,000 FCFA
Approx. USD
$440

Skills acquired

  • Story structure
  • Character development
  • Dialogue
  • Scene writing
  • Formatting
  • Rewriting

Graduate outcomes

  • Write a short screenplay or polished scene sequence.
  • Pitch a story clearly and professionally.
  • Revise work with production needs in mind.
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12 Weeks / Beginner to Intermediate

Producing for Film & Television

Prepares students to manage productions from concept to premiere with confidence, resourcefulness, and vision.

Tuition
230,000 FCFA
Equipment & Production Fee
50,000 FCFA
Total
280,000 FCFA
Approx. USD
$490

Skills acquired

  • Budgeting
  • Scheduling
  • Fundraising awareness
  • Production logistics
  • Leadership
  • Distribution planning

Graduate outcomes

  • Create practical budgets and schedules.
  • Coordinate production logistics and teams.
  • Understand fundraising, distribution, and premiere planning.
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12 Weeks / Beginner to Intermediate

Cinematography

Develops visual storytellers who understand that every frame must serve the story.

Tuition
250,000 FCFA
Equipment & Production Fee
150,000 FCFA
Total
400,000 FCFA
Approx. USD
$700

Skills acquired

  • Camera operation
  • Composition
  • Exposure
  • Movement
  • Visual storytelling
  • Lighting collaboration

Graduate outcomes

  • Operate camera with stronger story discipline.
  • Compose images that support emotion and meaning.
  • Collaborate effectively with directors, gaffers, and production teams.
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12 Weeks / Beginner to Intermediate

Editing & Post-Production

Develops creative editors who understand that post-production is where stories find their final shape.

Tuition
240,000 FCFA
Equipment & Production Fee
80,000 FCFA
Total
320,000 FCFA
Approx. USD
$560

Skills acquired

  • Editing rhythm
  • Continuity
  • Performance shaping
  • Sound sync
  • File organization
  • Finishing workflow

Graduate outcomes

  • Edit a scene or short sequence with story clarity.
  • Organize footage and project files responsibly.
  • Respond to notes and improve a cut through revision.
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12 Weeks / Beginner to Intermediate

Production Design for Film & Television

Prepares students to become visual storytellers who shape the physical world of film and television.

Tuition
240,000 FCFA
Equipment & Production Fee
110,000 FCFA
Total
350,000 FCFA
Approx. USD
$610

Skills acquired

  • Script breakdown
  • Props
  • Set dressing
  • Color palettes
  • Location transformation
  • Art department collaboration

Graduate outcomes

  • Break down scripts for design needs.
  • Create believable spaces with practical resources.
  • Collaborate with directing, camera, costume, makeup, and producing teams.
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Headphones and a studio microphone at a sound recording station.
12 Weeks / Beginner to Intermediate

Sound Recording & Sound Design for Film & Television

Prepares students to capture, create, and shape the sonic world of film and television.

Tuition
240,000 FCFA
Equipment & Production Fee
110,000 FCFA
Total
350,000 FCFA
Approx. USD
$610

Skills acquired

  • Dialogue recording
  • Boom technique
  • Room tone
  • Sound editing
  • Effects layering
  • Audio storytelling

Graduate outcomes

  • Record cleaner production sound.
  • Identify common sound problems before they damage a scene.
  • Create basic sound design layers for a finished sequence.
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12 Weeks / Beginner to Intermediate

Lighting for Film & Television (Gaffer & Grip)

Prepares students to become skilled lighting technicians, gaffers, grips, and lighting designers for cinematic environments.

Tuition
240,000 FCFA
Equipment & Production Fee
110,000 FCFA
Total
350,000 FCFA
Approx. USD
$610

Skills acquired

  • Lighting setups
  • Grip basics
  • Mood creation
  • Exposure support
  • Safety
  • Camera collaboration

Graduate outcomes

  • Support camera teams with practical lighting choices.
  • Build simple lighting plans for scenes.
  • Recognize safety and continuity needs on set.
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6 Weeks / Beginner to Intermediate

Content Creation & Digital Storytelling

Equips creators, entrepreneurs, filmmakers, communicators, and professionals to produce engaging story-driven content for digital platforms.

Tuition
170,000 FCFA
Equipment & Production Fee
50,000 FCFA
Total
220,000 FCFA
Approx. USD
$385

Skills acquired

  • Short-form storytelling
  • BTS coverage
  • Social campaign planning
  • Basic production
  • Audience awareness
  • Content packaging

Graduate outcomes

  • Develop a digital content concept.
  • Produce platform-ready short-form material.
  • Support productions with behind-the-scenes and promotional content.
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Explore Our Courses

Find your place in the story.

Eleven practical pathways, in the same order as our programmes above.

Participants gathered during an Itambi Film Institute workshop session.
Workshop sessions support practical creative training.
  1. Filmmaking
  2. Directing for Film & Television
  3. Acting for Film & Television
  4. Screenwriting
  5. Producing for Film & Television
  6. Cinematography
  7. Editing & Post-Production
  8. Production Design for Film & Television
  9. Sound Recording & Sound Design for Film & Television
  10. Lighting for Film & Television (Gaffer & Grip)
  11. Content Creation & Digital Storytelling
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Behind-the-scenes training connects learning with production practice.

Workshop Sessions

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Six Anthology Films

Anthology film production is prepared as a future signature IFI showcase once schedules, crews, and exhibition plans are confirmed.

Graduation Premiere

Graduation premieres will celebrate completed student work after final exhibition planning.

Alumni Network

The alumni network is ready for future profiles, achievements, and placement stories.

Admissions

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Community

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