Filmmakers start here

Learn the craft, Tell the Story

A practical film academy for students who want real sets, clear instruction, strong collaborators, and finished work they can screen with pride.

Start registration

01 Complete registration

02 Reserve a seat

03 Train on real projects

04 Screen finished work

Programs

Real skills. Real production.

Short-format workshops and academy tracks built around doing the work: planning scenes, running sets, solving problems, and finishing a cut.

Production Track

Film & Video Production

Camera, lighting, sound, directing, set workflow.

Performance Track

Acting for Camera

Scene study, marks, eyelines, audition footage.

Writing Track

Story & Screenwriting

Structure, character, coverage, table reads.

Post Track

Editing & Post

Assembly, rhythm, color basics, sound polish.

Set Track

Production Design

Props, wardrobe, locations, continuity, safety.

Practical. Creative. Purpose-driven.

Stories change places.

IFAA gives students a production-minded path from first idea to final export, with room for collaboration, experimentation, and the discipline every strong crew needs.

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On set

The work is the classroom.

Production training should feel like production. These scenes show the kind of camera, performance, makeup, sound, and location work students can expect to practice.

Cinema camera and monitor filming inside a warm practical set — Camera, lighting, and performance working together.

Crew filming an outdoor action scene with boom audio and camera — Action scenes with real crew roles.

Crew members checking a cinema camera in a forest location — Camera builds in the field.

Director and camera operator planning a shot under a bridge — Direction, blocking, and set communication.

Actor in creature makeup with prosthetics and colored contact lenses — Makeup, character, and production design.

Large film crew staging a forest scene with audio and reflectors — Location production with a full working crew.

Classes

Cohorts, intensives, and custom workshops.

Keep upcoming class dates, seats, schedules, and registration status current from the protected admin page.

Screening room

Built for future videos.

Share academy reels, orientation videos, class lessons, and student showcases from MP4, Vimeo, or YouTube links as your library grows.

IFAA Academy Reel

Enrollment portal

Register and reserve a seat.

Submit the student profile, choose a track, and continue to secure payment. Scholarship inquiries can move through the same portal.

Student name Student email Student age Guardian name Phone Program Preferred session Student goals

Payment option Deposit $99 Reserve a seat while enrollment is confirmed. Workshop $450 Six-week practical training track. Academy $1,250 Twelve-week production-based academy track. Scholarship Apply Submit registration without payment.

About the academy

A film school built around the work of making films.

Idaho Film Arts Academy is shaped for students who learn best by making. Classes can run as after-school cohorts, weekend intensives, summer labs, and private group workshops for schools or community partners.

Production labs Small crews, real roles, clear deliverables.

Career literacy Set etiquette, credits, festivals, portfolio prep.

Community screenings Finished student work becomes something shared.

FAQ

Clear answers for families and students.

Who can apply?

The site is set up for youth, teen, and adult cohorts. You can adjust age ranges by session once dates and instructor availability are finalized.

Can IFAA host private workshops?

Yes. The registration form includes private group workshop interest so schools, clubs, and community partners can start the conversation.

Where do payments go?

Checkout is handled by Stripe through a Netlify Function. The public site never stores card numbers or exposes secret keys.

Can student videos be added later?

Yes. The screening room supports placeholder items now and can be pointed to YouTube, Vimeo, or hosted MP4 files when footage is ready.