WE ARE ALL FILM, ALL THE TIME.
Not ready for a Diploma? Try out the NFI Summer Film Camp. The NFI curriculum gives you a total immersion in hands-on filmmaking. Here’s what is covered in your coursework:
- Cinematography
Camera operations, lighting, and sound recording and then from basics to the advanced. You’ll start with short films, then on to documentaries, and the final group film project; - Screenwriting
The essentials of screenwriting, including story structure, character development, the traditional 3 act structure of screenplays, and the proper formatting of your final script; - Directing, Casting and Acting, Directing the Actor
Learn the nuances of selecting the perfect cast and how to direct them to the best performance. - Digital imaging, After Effects and Animation
Today’s filmmakers also need to be skilled at the use of Image programs and After Affects; - Sound Production
Film isn’t just a visual medium: ever since 1929 it’s also been about sound! You’ll get a solid foundation in the practical, technical, and aesthetic aspects of sound production; - Film History
This isn’t about watching old movies, it’s seeing how the great movies of the past have brought us to where we are today. If you don’t think that’s important, talk to Martin Scorsese or Quentin Tarantino; - Budgeting and Business Planning
As a filmmaker, you need to know how to break down a script for budgeting and scheduling purposes. You also need to know the different ways to obtain financing for your film, and all the legal issues involved; - Editing
As one great filmmaker said, “Editing is the foundation of film art.” You’ll learn the theory behind editing decisions, along with the skills and technologies involved in editing. We teach both Avid and Final Cut Pro
