9-month Diploma & 2-year Occupational Associate Degree.
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At NFI you get behind the camera and into the action while studying film.
You’ll learn the art of filmmaking by making your own films, not just talking about them. NFI is the hands-on film school.
Our accredited film diploma and occupational associate degree programs are focussed on giving students exactly the tools and skills they need to start a rewarding career in the film industry.
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WHAT MAKES NASHVILLE FILM INSTITUTE DIFFERENT?
1.The Core Curriculum
Some film schools focus on application, and some focus more on the liberal arts aspects — actually filming vs. studying cinema and film history. All schools will do both, but make sure to ask for a full set of courses taught so that you can see what is the bulk of the training. And keep that in mind for yourself as well: Which type of school do you want to attend?
2.Class Size
Some film schools focus on application, and some focus more on the liberal arts aspects — actually filming vs. studying cinema and film history. All schools will do both, but make sure to ask for a full set of courses taught so that you can see what is the bulk of the training. And keep that in mind for yourself as well: Which type of school do you want to attend?
3.Student Projects
Find out how many film projects each student is required to complete (not just “an option to complete”) during the entire course. A great aspect about attending a film school is you have access to good equipment that you can use to start building your reel. Moreover, the more projects that are required, the more hands-on time you get to practice and refine your skills.
4.How Does the School Feel?
If you’re going to spend money on going to school to study film, you want to make sure the environment is one in which you’re comfortable and want to spend a lot of time — as many hours a day as you can — perfecting your skills. So take a tour of the schools. Speak with the faculty and students to get an overall feeling for what it’s like to be a student there.
5.Networking Opportunities
Does the school provide opportunities for you to meet and learn from professionals that are active in the film industry? Or do they only connect with retired and academic professionals? Getting your career started after graduation should be the focus of any skills-based film school. In order to do so, you’ll need to use your time as a student to build a strong network of active professionals who can become resources for you as your career unfolds.
THE NFI IS A FILM SCHOOL LIKE NO OTHER
Cinema Production Program Diploma AND ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE PROGRAMS
- Accredited core filmmaking curricula focused on practical application and skill building.
- Small class sizes, empowering students to network and collaborate with one another and their faculty throughout their tenure at NFI.
- NFI students complete their own film student projects (of various genres) throughout the Cinema Production Program. Additionally, students often participate in the projects of their classmates, giving each student a wide range of experiences as they begin their careers.
- The NFI offers a family-like atmosphere of creatives in the heart of one of America’s fastest growing cities: Nashville, Tennessee. Southern hospitality abounds and our casual and exciting school campus often becomes a second home to our students and alumni.
