Top 5 Film Schools In Nigeria (2020)

If you’re considering a glorious career in acting and film making, there are schools you would get into and the best of creativity in you would discovered and nurtured. It takes a good film school to nurture talent and creativity. With the high level of success being recorded by the Nollywood industry, film schools in Nigeria are becoming more attractive and sort after. A number of training academies and institutes are beginning to emerge in Nigeria, targeting people who wish to discover their talents in film making. Identifying a good film school where quality is truly offered is very essential in ensuring a successful career in this field. Here is a list of top five film schools in Nigeria.

1. Del-York Creative Academy

Del-York Creative Academy has the pedigree of a top film school in Africa in view of its with New York Film Academy. It was established by Linus Idahosa, and it is located in Abuja. The academy in partnership with New York film Academy, offers the best of creativity in African film making. One of its top leverages is the presence of high profile instructors from Hollywood who participate in giving quality training to students of the Academy. Del-York offers a wide range of courses from digital filmmaking, acting classes, directing, screenwriting, digital photography, music video production, graphics, makeup and custom designs, special effects and so on. Among the products of the academy are the likes of James Omoke, a filmmaker, Tamara Eteimo and hip hop group Show Dem Camp.

2. Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts (LAPA)

The Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts is one of the leading Film schools in West Africa. It was founded by two veterans in acting in Nollywood, Olu Jacobs, and wife, Joke Silva. The academy which is located in Lagos provides practical training in performing arts of international quality, making it a top acting school in Nigeria. Graduates of this school receive diploma and certificate programs in acting, scriptwriting, cinematography, custom design, radio presentation, stage performance, and directing, depending on the course studied. Top Nollywood faces such as Abiodun Kassim, Omoye Uzamere, Ayobami Ajike and Orji Ibe are products of this academy.

3. Royal Art Academy

Established in June 2010 by Emem Using, Royal Art Academy provides training in acting, directing, editing and screenwriting. It is one of the top film academies in the Nigeria, nurturing talent and skills with the appropriate training and mentoring.

4. PEFTI Film Institute

PEFTI Film Institute was founded in 2004 by one of Nigeria greatest TV series producer, Wale Adenuga. It is one of Nigeria’s foremost private Film and Television Production Companies which offers proficient professional training in film, television and music production. It is located in Ajao Estate, Isolo, Lagos. The institute offers diplomas in music, acting, script writing, production, and editing.

5. HD Film Academy

High Definition (HD) Film Academy which was established in 2011 offers quality and affordable film education for students around the world who have a desire to pursue a career in acting or/and filmmaking. It is located in Abuja, Nigeria.

 

If you’re considering a prosperous career in acting you can check out any of these film schools in Nigeria for the best of trainings in film making.