Disciples Film and Television Institute is an exciting and innovative venture in practical film training based in one of the world’s leading film capitals. DIFTI pioneers professional-standard practical training across all key areas of film making, boasting a wealth of highly qualified mentors and a personal low tutor-to-student ratio.
The standard of education at DIFTI enables students to go out into the industry with the skills and experience necessary to find professional employment.
DIFTI is producing a new generation of filmmakers who meet the industry demand for individuals who are multi-skilled, collaborative and innovative. Our graduates have successfully entered the film and television industry with an unparalleled breadth of experience and specialized knowledge, proving they have a unique advantage over others who have chosen to focus their learning... less
DISCIPLES FILM AND TELEVISION I N S T I T U T E... moreABOUT US
DISCIPLES FILM AND TELEVISION I N S T I T U T E
What Makes The Disciples Film and Television
Institute Unique
Disciples Film and Television Institute is an exciting and innovative
venture in practical film training based in one of the world’s leading
film capitals. DIFTI pioneers professional-standard practical training
across all key areas of film making, boasting a wealth of highly
qualified mentors and a personal low tutor-to-student ratio.
The standard of education at DIFTI enables students to go out into
the industry with the skills and experience necessary to find
professional employment.
DIFTI is producing a new generation of filmmakers who meet the
industry demand for individuals who are multi-skilled, collaborative and
innovative. Our graduates have successfully entered the film and
television industry with an unparalleled breadth of experience and
specialized knowledge, proving they have a unique advantage over others
who have chosen to focus their learning in only one area. Our commitment
to teaching a wider range of practical skill includes working on both
film and digital mediums, briefs that encourage students to find their
creative voices and up-to-date training that enhances their chances of
making a living and better still, of forging a successful career in this
competitive field.
So why choose a relatively new film school that is taking on the
giants of the AFRICA film school world? The answer is simple. The DIFTI
punches above its weight and expects everyone who comes on the course to
do the same.. It is about passion for film. It is about people.
Film-making is one of the most team-intensive industries around. If you
can't communicate, co-operate and lead then you are going to struggle in
anything. You're certainly going to struggle in film-making where you
need everyone around you.
As technology develops so do our courses however the language and
grammar of film making will always remain the same. We incorporate
digital elements in all of our training but remain geared around working
with professional 16mm film to ensure experience gained by our students
is as close to the professional film making world as possible. Working
primarily on 16mm film gives students a rare discipline and a higher
quality of training that prepares them to work effectively and
creatively within other mediums including digital technology.
Realistically, a paper qualification isn’t enough to get a foot on the
ladder in the creative industries. Contacts and practical, tailored
career advice is key and so, that’s what we provide. We are unique in
being able to offer all of our students a complimentary membership to
DIFTI FILM MAKERS CLUB, our emerging filmmakers' club with access to
networking events and an exclusive jobs list. The activities of the club
aim to equip members with a range of knowledge, contacts, production
support and discounted equipment and facilities hire, to help them make
independent films as well as find work or work placements during our
courses and long after they leave us.
Despite market forces, we continue to maintain our founding principle of
affordable film training for all that is of a high standard and
relevant to today’s industry. We also support cultural and social
diversity with 50% of our intake comprising of international students
from all over the world with diverse social backgrounds. As a registered
non-profit trust, we offer a higher level of accountability. All course
fees go into the courses and basic running expenses of the school,
eliminating hidden costs. All equipment, facilities and materials are
provided for all workshops, exercises and short films and are included
in the tuition fees.
DIFTI is no quick-fix academy. We are intimate film school, highly
passionate about film and our students. As such, we continue to maintain
a policy of small intakes on all courses, preserving a productive tutor
to student ratio that allows for applied group sessions and one-to-one
mentoring nurturing individual talent. Staff and tutors take pride in
the uniquely intimate, intensive and creative energy within the school,
facilitating a production house for innovation, professional development
and excellence.
Disciples Film and Television Institute - a film school that gets results!
It's undoubtedly a slick operation, filled with an infectious energy.
It is almost as if, while other film schools churn out graduating class
after graduating class with bored ease this youthful establishment is
still excited to be home to movie makers.
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TELEPHONE: 234 8035258156, 08028306534