Tuition Fee
Acting
COURSE CONTENT
The Intensive Acting program provides students with a thorough foundation in the art, craft and business of acting for film and television. Students are introduced to the various acting techniques, monologues, audition techniques, scene breakdown, character interpretation, improvisation, acting for the screen, voice & movement, and working with directors. It is structured around the production of 3 to 5 short films (4 week & 8 week program respectively) of increasing complexity, which is screened weekly with all students and facilitators present, for feedback and appraisals.
Students are subjected to a rigorous schedule of classroom lectures and hands-on practical from Monday-Thursday during the first three weeks; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are reserved for shooting. The fourth week is devoted to shooting and editing the first 4 week film project, culminating in the final screening. The second 4 week (Intensive On-Set training) is a 100% practical approach, designed to immerse the students in the world of practical Acting for Film and Television. The students LEARN by Acting on 2 professional short film productions.
COURSE BENEFITS
Students graduate from our Acting program with:
- Better knowledge, capacity & skills in acting
- Better audition capabilities
- Good knowledge of the business of acting and filmmaking
- 3 -5 short films to your credit
- Build your showreel and professional profile
- Network with industry professionals
- Opportunity to feature on HDFS/HDFA productions
- Referrals- We recommend outstanding Alumni of the academy for jobs
- Access to Alumni discounts
- Fulfill your dream.
COURSE DURATION
TUITION FEES
- 4 WEEKS [INTENSIVE] – ₦250,000
- 8 WEEKS [INTENSIVE] – ₦450,000
Directing
COURSE CONTENT
The Intensive Directing program provides students with a thorough foundation in the art, craft and business of film directing. Students are introduced to the filmmaking process, understanding the fundamentals of film and television directing, the director’s vision, style, & identity, understanding screenplay and story structure, shot types and angles, production design, directing actors, and directing the crew. It is structured around the production of 3 to 5 short films (4 week & 8 week program respectively) of increasing complexity, which is screened weekly with all students and facilitators present, for feedback and appraisals.
Students are subjected to a rigorous schedule of classroom lectures and hands-on practical from Monday-Thursday during the first three weeks; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are reserved for shooting. The fourth week is devoted to shooting and editing the first 4 week film project, culminating in the final screening. The second 4 week (Intensive On-Set training) is a 100% practical approach, designed to immerse the students in the world of practical directing for Film and Television. The students LEARN by working as director on 2 professional short film productions.
COURSE BENEFITS
Students graduate from our Directing program with:
- Better knowledge, capacity & skills in film and television directing
- Good knowledge of the business of filmmaking
- 3 – 5 short films to your credit
- Build your showreel and professional profile
- Network with industry professionals
- Opportunity to feature on HDFS/HDFA productions
- Referrals- We recommend outstanding Alumni of the academy for jobs
- Access to Alumni discounts
- Fulfill your dream.
COURSE DURATION
TUITION FEES
- 4 WEEKS [INTENSIVE] – ₦250,000
- 8 WEEKS [INTENSIVE] – ₦450,000
Screenwriting
COURSE CONTENT
The Intensive Screenwriting program provides students with a thorough foundation in the art, craft and business of screenwriting for film and television. Students are introduced to the basics of screenwriting, from idea/concept generation to the logline, treatment, outline, and actual screenplay, with special focus on plot & structure, building characters, writing dialogues, and script formatting.
Students are subjected to a rigorous schedule of classroom lectures and hands-on practical from Monday-Thursday during the first three weeks, developing capacity in the various aspects of screenwriting. In the fourth week, students must have concluded 3 well written Loglines, synopsis, story, treatments, and short screenplay outlines. The second 4 week (Intensive On-Set training) is a 100% practical approach, designed to immerse the students in the world of practical Screenwriting for Film and Television. The students LEARN by writing a professional short film screenplay, from idea development to the final draft.
COURSE BENEFITS
Students graduate from our Screenwriting program with:
- Better knowledge, capacity & skills in Screebwriting
- Good knowledge of the business of screenwriting and filmmaking
- 2 short screenplay to your credit
- Build your showreel and professional profile
- Network with industry professionals
- Opportunity to work on HDFS/HDFA projects
- Referrals- We recommend outstanding Alumni of the academy for jobs
- Access to Alumni discounts
- Fulfill your dream.
COURSE DURATION
TUITION FEES
- 4 WEEKS [INTENSIVE] – ₦250,000
- 8 WEEKS [INTENSIVE] – ₦450,000
Cinematography
COURSE CONTENT
The Intensive Cinematography program provides students with a thorough foundation in the art, craft and business of Cinematography. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of photography and cinematography, various cameras settings, lenses, lighting interior & exterior, camera movements, shot design, production design, and more. It is structured around the production of 3 to 5 short films (4 week & 8 week program respectively) of increasing complexity, which is screened weekly with all students and facilitators present, for feedback and appraisals.
Students are subjected to a rigorous schedule of classroom lectures and hands-on practical from Monday-Thursday during the first three weeks; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are reserved for shooting. The fourth week is devoted to shooting and editing the first 4 week film project, culminating in the final screening. The second 4 week (Intensive On-Set training) is a 100% practical approach, designed to immerse the students in the world of practical cinematography for Film and Television. The students LEARN by working as cinematographer on 2 professional short film productions.
COURSE BENEFITS
Students graduate from our Cinematography program with:
- Better knowledge, capacity & skills in Cinematography
- Good knowledge of the business of cinematography & filmmaking
- 3 – 5 short films to your credit
- Build your showreel and professional profile
- Network with industry professionals
- Opportunity to feature on HDFS/HDFA productions
- Referrals- We recommend outstanding Alumni of the academy for jobs
- Access to Alumni discounts
- Fulfill your dream.
COURSE DURATION
TUITION FEES
- 4 WEEKS [INTENSIVE] – ₦250,000
- 8 WEEKS [INTENSIVE] – ₦450,000
Video Editing
COURSE CONTENT
The Intensive Video Editing program provides students with a thorough foundation in the art, craft and business of video editing. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of video editing, premiere pro, editing techniques, story structure, video cameras and formats, editing action & dialogue, and the director’s cut. It is structured around the production of 3 to 5 short films (4 week & 8 week program respectively) of increasing complexity, which is screened weekly with all students and facilitators present, for feedback and appraisals.
Students are subjected to a rigorous schedule of classroom lectures and hands-on practical from Monday-Thursday during the first three weeks; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are reserved for shooting and editing. The fourth week is devoted to shooting and editing the first 4 week film project, culminating in the final screening. The second 4 week (Intensive On-Set training) is a 100% practical approach, designed to immerse the students in the world of professional editing for Film and Television. The students LEARN by working as editor on 2 professional short film productions.
COURSE BENEFITS
Students graduate from our Editing program with:
- Better knowledge, capacity & skills in film and television editing
- Good knowledge of the business of editing & filmmaking
- 5 short films to your credit
- Build your showreel and professional profile
- Network with industry professionals
- Opportunity to work on HDFS/HDFA productions
- Referrals- We recommend outstanding Alumni of the academy for jobs
- Access to Alumni discounts
- Fulfill your dream.
COURSE DURATION
TUITION FEES
- 4 WEEKS [INTENSIVE] – ₦250,000
- 8 WEEKS [INTENSIVE] – ₦450,000
WEEKEND PROGRAM
The weekend program is designed for people whose schedule can’t allow them study through the regular program. It is equally as intensive as the regular program, but spread across 2 extra weeks to account for the extra days available in the regular program, and dampen the pressure. Hence, the weekend programs hold for 6 weeks and 10 weeks respectively
KIDS & TEENS TRAINING
Our Kids & Teens Academy provides foundational training for kids ages 5-12 and teens ages 13-17 with talents for acting and/or filmmaking. The program equips the kids and teens with knowledge and skill to maximize their talents and also provide a safe platform and access to the Nigeria film and television industry, through featuring in film and TV productions.
The training takes place every Saturday from 10am to 1pm. Membership is renewable quarterly or yearly.
Online Program
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I register
Click on the link and fill out the form, registration fee is N10.000(non-refundable), and then pay
your tuition depending on the course and duration.
2. What is the duration of the course?
The Online course runs for 4-weeks and 8 weeks.
3. How will classes hold
The HDFA online program is a combination of online lectures and practical, and offline practice
and assignments. Classes (including practical) hold online via Zoom app, while students are also
given activities and assignments to perform offline and submit for review in class.
4. What is the Time for the classes?
Online classes are scheduled to run for 2 hours daily, Monday to Thursday as follows:
5. What are the requirements to enroll for the online classes?
a. Register for the online course (Registration fee N10,000)
b. A computer with good webcam and good audio input or a phone with good camera and
audio quality.
c. Have access to stable internet network (very important)
d. Writing materials for note taking
6. How are the projects going to be done?
Each course has its peculiarity; therefore, the facilitators will inform students on the best and
most convenient ways each project will be carried out.
7. Is my certificate going to have “online program” written on it?
No
8. How much does the online program cost?
Registration: N10,000
Tuition: N130,000
Total: N140,000
9. Is there a payment plan?
Yes, you can pay in instalments, but must have paid 70% of the total fee before classes begin, or
else the student won’t be allowed into the class.
10. What happens if I miss a class?
Attendance is mandatory! However, if for any reason a student will be missing class, HDFA
management should be notified before the class commences and get permission to be absent. A
recording of the class will be sent to you on such occasion.
11. Will there be a form of assessment at the end of the course?
Yes, your various assignments and projects will be used to assess your progress
12. Will I be required to be physically present at any time during the course duration?
No. But, you are always welcome to visit the academy whenever you are in Abuja, Nigeria.