| International Academy of Film and Television | |
| Established: | 2004 |
| Type: | Private film school |
| City: | Lapu-Lapu City |
| Province: | Cebu |
| Country: | Philippines |
| Coordinates: | 10.3111°N 124.0059°W |
| Head Label: | CEO |
| Head: | Ali Gursoy |
The International Academy of Film and Television (IAFT) is a trade film school offering diploma and certificate programs in filmmaking, acting, and 3D animation. IAFT includes significant amounts of hands-on practical experience under the care and guidance of recognized industry mentors in its programs. IAFT Cebu was also voted as "one of the best film schools in the world" by the Hollywood Reporter.[1]
In 2004 Bigfoot Entertainment began training Cebuanos in camera operation. Within a year, in response to the growing demand for film education, the doors of IAFT were opened to full-time filmmaking students. The school was formed with the intention of hiring graduates for the affiliates, Bigfoot Studios and Fashion TV Philippines and Singapore. IAFT has expanded to offer certificate and diploma programs in filmmaking, acting and 3D animation, as well as short-term workshops.[2]
IAFT offers diploma and certificate programs in filmmaking and acting. The schools course of study includes sound design, photography, and script writing. IAFT's programs incorporate a minimum of 60 hours of internship within the professional industry, and acting programs require public performance to be undertaken regularly.[3] [4]