Ekiti Film Academy

Time Six-Month courses are delivered both online and onsite– an innovative and sustainably focused film studio specifically designed to support the latest production technologies. EFTA operates alongside, Blue Diamond Pictures, a feature film production company;

EFTA’s mission as an educational institution is to provide students with a practical, high-quality learning experience grounded in professional industry practice and preparation. PRACTICAL
EFTA courses are highly practical because we believe the best way to learn to make films is to make films. Through a combination of masterclasses, workshops and self-directed learning, your skills will be applied across a wide range of practical exercises. CREATIVE
We are incredibly proud of our inspirational role model lecturers, all of which are industry practitioners; either working in or come from a film or television background, meaning you will be taught by people who know the film and television world, inside out. By putting industry at the heart of everything we do, EFTA best equips its graduates for successful careers. CONNECTED
At EFTA we concentrate on employability right from the start. As a student you get access to our dedicated careers advice department, EFTA NEXT STAR, we focus on ensuring you develop the skills needed to succeed in the industry. Our in-house production company, Blue Diamond Pictures, makes high-quality films and television programmes, and offers 5 graduate internships a year, lasting three months. OUR FACILITIES
Our ADO-EKITI campus is based within the famous city, home of renowned classic stage and tv personalities such as, JIMOH ALIU, FADEYI OLORO, FALZ,PEJU OGUNMOLA, ABAYOMI ALVIN, ODUNLADE ADEKOLA, YEMI BLAQ. Our facilities include a variety of shooting spaces, classrooms and studios. Depending on the course, students might also have access to our sound stage, screening rooms and state-of-the-art post production theatres. Our Production Facilities Team offers a range of camera, lighting and sound equipment to support student projects. Experienced industry tutors and advisors help students select the most appropriate resources across a variety of platforms, including film, television
and new media. OUR MISSION, VALUES & STUDENT CHARTER
EFTA’s mission as an educational institution is to provide students with a practical,high-quality learning experience grounded in professional industry practice and preparation. Through our course provision we equip students with the knowledge, skills and mindset to prepare them for successful careers within the screen industries. We seek to foster an inclusive environment in which creative, mature, focused, and considerate individuals are valued as members of a dynamic community. We believe collaboration is the bedrock of professional practice that is reflected across the creative screen industries, and students are required to treat each other with respect
and to work together in a professional manner. Our aim is to support student learning and personal development actively, respecting the rights and dignity of others, within an atmosphere that encourages creativity, intellectual rigor and freedom of expression. We want our students to demonstrate an open-mindedness that fuels innovation, and a passion that drives them to excellence in everything they do. UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL APPROACH
EFTA has taken the lead in education for all screens by bringing learning into an industry setting, whilst encouraging aspirational storytelling. EFTA’s goal is to select students with the passion and tenacity to succeed in the creative industries, and to prepare them for the world of production into which they actually progress, from big
screen to small. Students are imbued with passion and pragmatism, and their education is complemented with:

 Location in an inspirational working studio.
 Inspirational role model tutors whom are industry practitioners
 A curriculum that ranges from social video, branded content, to
television and feature film development
 An innovative graduate opportunity programme

OUR VALUES
EFTA is committed to the values of equality, diversity, fairness, academic and personal integrity, collegiality, ethical behaviour, and welfare of individuals within the EFTA community. To achieve these values, we call upon students and staff to carry out their activities in an environment of mutual respect, inclusion, professional practice, and a positive attitude towards work. EFTA is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for students and staff from all backgrounds, and nurturing an environment which is free from discrimination on the basis of race, disability, gender, age, religion, belief. To foster a stimulating, exciting and rewarding environment, the School has established a clear set of expectations for students and staff. DEEP PRACTICE: A curriculum built on industry practice, reflection, and
enterprise. DEVELOPING ATTITUDE AND VOICE: Educating professional creatives and creative professionals. DRIVING ENTREPRENEURIALISM AND EMPLOYABILITY: Generating
graduates who are smart screen creatives equally at home in creating content for the big screen or the mobile phone. EXCELLENCE: We want and expect our graduates to succeed in industry, and they do. OUR STUDENT CHARTER

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM EFTA
You can expect EFTA to:
1. Provide accurate information on all aspects of your student experience and equip you with appropriate and relevant information regarding the school’s services and support available to you.

2. Support you effectively through all stages of your engagement with the school from initial enquiry through to the completion of your studies and beyond.

3. Work with you to develop your career aspirations and strategies towards employment.

4. Provide a creatively and intellectually inspiring, safe and friendly learning environment.

5. Help you identify and set your individual learning goals and expectations.

6. Provide clear information about the various forms of feedback you will receive on your individual progress at the school.

7. Offer regular opportunities for you to provide feedback on your student experience.

8. Ensure you are kept fully informed of any changes to your study and/or support.

9. Actively seek your participation in the school’s governance and decision-making processes.

10. Ensure student views are taken into account and provide appropriate support and training to elected student representative.

11. Treat you with fairness, respect and dignity as an individual at all times. WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:
We expect you to:
1. Actively engage in your studies, submit your assignments on time and ask for help when you need it.

2. Behave in a responsible manner, treating staff, fellow students and visitors with dignity and respect.

3. Uphold the School’s reputation by adhering to the rules, regulations and conduct codes.

4. Make effective and safe use of all facilities that the School provides to support your learning.

5. Take responsibility for your own personal development, utilizing the various formal and informal support mechanisms within the School.

6. Be familiar with student information available (in print and online) related to your course, academic policies, and assignment deadlines.

7. Participate actively in the School’s student representative system.

8. Seek informal resolution wherever possible for any disagreements or
complaints with the School.

9. Work hard and manage your time effectively.

10. Foster an environment of inclusion, open mindedness and respect for different backgrounds, experiences, opinions and beliefs.

11. Provide us with appropriate evidence about any changes to your personal circumstances as soon as possible.

12. Be clear, concise and respectful in your communications with the school in person, by email or telephone.

13. Treat your fellow students, tutors and staff with respect at all times

STAFFS/ TUTORS
EFTA’s Lecturers are all working screen professionals – TV and film directors, producers, screenwriters, editors, animators and other industry specialist. Our friendly and professional team of tutors will help you develop all the practical skills you need to succeed in your chosen career path and to become a smart screen creative.