ZESTA-LAURA Film Academy was designed for a new generation of filmmakers, screenwriters, actors, producers and cameramen who share a passion for motion pictures and want to learn by making their own projects in a hands-on, intensive program. Filmmaking demands the integration of many kinds of knowledge. It is the integration of knowledge that distinguishes the us from many other film schools. In
our courses students learn not only how to operate a camera, light a scene, or edit film. They learn how all the aspects of filmmaking relate to, interact with, and depend upon each other. Zesta-Laura Film Academy share a philosophy of learning by doing means requiring each student to make a series of short films. Students are taken to locations where they will have a first hand knowledge of what they study in class. Top movie stars (A-List Artistes) are invited once in a while for an interactive session with the students. Each student contributes their individual knowledge based on their area of specialization to produce a 10minute shot which forms part of their final practical exam. The student applies the experience gained through their learning process to make the project a success. The shots will be screened at the graduation day of the students to enable family and friends of the students watch the works of their wards. Awards are giving to students who perform well in their chosen areas such as: Best actor male, Best Actor female, Best Director Etc. To ensure that the students practice their profession, students are encouraged to register with Actors Guild of Nigeria, Directors Guild of Nigeria, association of Movie Producers etc and are effectively introduced to the labour market. ZESTA-LAURA FILM ACADEMY has centres in ABA, UMUAHIA and OWERRI. Presently the Academy is offering courses in:
ACTING FOR FILM
SCREEN WRITING
CAMERA WORKS &
EDITING. More courses will be introduced in due time.
