Asia Pacific Film Institute Explained

Asia Pacific Film Institute (APFi)
Established:2004
Type:Private film school
Parent:Briggs R. Yalung
Location:185 EDSA, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines
Website:www.asiapacificfilm.com

The Asia Pacific Film Institute is a film school in the Philippines.

It is the first independently run and self-supporting film school in the country. It offers full educational services and training facilities in classic and modern film making with neither funding nor alliance from any college, university, agency or film association.[1]

Accreditation

The institute is accredited as a technical and vocational postsecondary institution by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) of the Philippines.[2]

Programs

The film school offers comprehensive filmmaking programs and short training courses in allied fields.

1 Year Diploma Program Motion Picture Production

First Term:1) Directing 1012) Scriptwriting 1013) Cinematography 1014) Production Design5) Production Management6) Editing 101

Second Term:1) Directing 2012) Scriptwriting 2013) Cinematography 2014) EDITING 201

Third Term:1) Thesis - Individual a 15–20 minutes short film- 35mm or HD Camera2) Visual Effects3) Sound

WORKSHOPS are under UFO WORKSHOPS for people who don't have time for a One year comprehensive Film making Program.

Faculty

The institute draws its faculty from experienced professionals in the film industry.[3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Press release, Asia Pacific Film Institute, 2006. APFi/UFO WORKSHOPS also have film screenings called UFO sightings "CINEMA KNIGHTS" every last Saturday of every month, this is open to all filmmakers.
  2. http://www.tesda.gov.ph Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
  3. http://www.asiapacificfilm.com Official Website, Asia Pacific Film Institute