DIRECTING FOR FILM & TELEVISION

4-WEEK INTENSIVE DIRECTING FOR FILM & TV
(FOUNDATION LEVEL)

The 4-Week Intensive Directing Program provides students with a strong foundation in the art, craft, and business of film and television directing. Students are introduced to the full filmmaking process, including understanding screenplay and story structure, the director’s vision, style, and identity, shot types and angles, production design, directing actors, and directing the crew.

Training follows a rigorous schedule of classroom lectures and guided practicals from Monday to Thursday, with Fridays dedicated to shooting. Students direct three short film projects of increasing complexity, which are screened weekly with facilitators and peers present for structured feedback. The fourth week is devoted to shooting and editing the final project, culminating in a formal screening and appraisal

BENEFITS

  • Strong foundational understanding of film directing and the entire filmmaking process

  • Practical experience directing 3 short films and build your showreel

  • Early exposure to working with actors and crew

  • Weekly critique that sharpens creative and leadership skills

  • learn proper story development and storytelling
  • Expand your filmmaking skills crewing on other student projects.
  • Opportunity to sharpen your skills in our productions
  • Access Alumni discounts on facility & Equipment

TUTION- N350,000

Plus 20% Equipment Handling Fee

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8-WEEK INTENSIVE DIRECTING FOR FILM & TV
(FOUNDATION + ON-SET IMMERSION)

The 8-Week Intensive Directing Program is designed for students who want to move beyond fundamentals into real-world directing practice. The program is structured in two four-week phases.

The first four weeks focus on intensive instruction and guided practicals, covering directing theory, screenplay interpretation, visual storytelling, blocking, rehearsals, actor communication, and collaboration with department heads. During this phase, students direct three short films, which are screened weekly for critique and refinement.

The second four weeks is a 100% practical, on-set immersion phase, where students work as directors on two professionally produced short films. This phase places students in real production environments, emphasizing decision-making under pressure, managing cast and crew, maintaining creative vision, and delivering finished projects on schedule

BENEFITS

  • Combines structured learning with full on-set immersion

  • Experience shooting five short films in eight weeks and build your showreel

  • Direct exposure to professional production workflows

  • Increased confidence in leading actors and crews

  • Network with industry professionals

  • Ideal for students preparing for professional set work

 

  • Opportunity to feature in our productions
  • Referals- We recommend outstanding Alumni for jobs
  • Access Alumni discounts on facility & Equipment
 

TUTION- N600,000

Plus 20% Equipment Handling Fee

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6 MONTHS DIRECTING FOR FILM & TV DIPLOMA
(CARRER DEVELOPMENT LEVEL)

The 6-Month Professional Directing Program is HDFA’s most comprehensive directing pathway, designed for students committed to building a serious career in film and television directing. The program begins with intensive foundational and intermediate training in story analysis, director’s vision and style development, visual language, actor direction, production design collaboration, and crew leadership.

As the program progresses, students move into extended directing practice, working on multiple short films and larger-scale productions of increasing complexity. Emphasis is placed on consistency of vision, leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving across all stages of production. Students also gain exposure to post-production processes, including editing supervision and creative decision-making.

The final phase focuses on professional readiness, including portfolio and showreel development, pitching, industry expectations, and career strategy. Students graduate with a body of directed work that demonstrates creative identity, technical competence, and leadership ability.

BENEFITS

  • Deep, sustained mastery of film directing

  • Extensive experience leading actors and production teams

  • Strong portfolio of professionally directed projects

 

 

 

  • Clear development of personal directing voice and style

  • Comprehensive preparation for professional film and television careers

  • Your final project with high end film equipment: Red camera, Aputure lightts etc.

  • Opportunity to crew on our productions
  • Referals- We recommend outstanding Alumni for jobs
  • Access Alumni discounts on facility & Equipment

 

 

 

TUTION- N1,100,000

Plus 20% Equipment Handling Fee

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