The International Academy of Film and Television (IAFT) soon steps into the craft of acting with the launch of its intensive and complete training for performers this June.

The IAFT's Performing Arts Programs is built on a well-rounded, hands-on curriculum that is imparted by international mentors and complemented by the use of state-of-the-art facilities. The programs cover such vital elements as Acting, Movement and Voice, while incorporating different theories and methods where students study in non-traditional acting classes that emphasize discipline and work ethic. Two programs are offered: the two-term Certificate in the Performing Arts and the four-term Diploma Program in the Performing Arts.

Composed of two nine-week terms, the holistic Certificate in the Performing Arts runs through courses in Theater History, Voice, Acting, Movement, Acting for TV/Film and Improvisation. Taking that training to a more intense level is the four nine-week termed Diploma Program in the Performing Arts. This concentrated program prepares students for a professional career in acting by putting special emphasis on individual work and audition pieces, and offering theoretical, practical and performance training. Through its main course offerings and electives, students also get additional training in Music, Improvisation and Scene Study.

Both programs allow students to act in various independent films and student film projects -- the latter through the program's synergy with IAFT's filmmaking programs. "Our programs in the Performing Arts impart acting skills in such a manner that they become second nature to the students," says Program Director for Acting Lawrence Espinosa. "On stage or in a film studio, graduates of the programs will be able to instantly and unconsciously switch to ′actor mode′ because the skills have become a part of them."

School founder Kacy Andrews says that the IAFT is constantly growing and expanding. "We at the IAFT are proud to offer new and exciting programs for students to enrich both their lives and careers." As with its film programs, the IAFT performing arts programs employ a continuous enrollment policy and accept new students every two months, or each term. After the commencing term in June, subsequent terms for the performing arts programs will be on August and October of this year, and January 2009.

About The International Academy of Film and Television

The International Academy of Film and Television (IAFT) offers courses that combine theory and application under the expert auspices of leading Hollywood filmmakers serving as faculty mentors. Located in the heart of Asia on Mactan Island, Cebu, Philippines, this tropical waterfront campus houses state-of-the-art facilities for filming and post production. IAFT extends a comprehensive, hands-on approach to making films and videos using the latest in equipment and technology. Courses are designed for aspiring filmmakers as well as industry professionals looking to advance their skill sets.

IAFT presents a unique internship program that allows selected students to work on feature films and television productions with Bigfoot Entertainment. Our curriculum serves to nurture the creativity and individual talents of each student, cultivating the next generation of filmmakers, and continuing the entertainment traditions of Hollywood and other film capitals of the world.

The International Academy of Film and Television - Asia's Premier Film School. For more information, visit www.filmschool.ph

About Bigfoot Entertainment

Bigfoot Entertainment is an international production and film financing company based in Hong Kong and Los Angeles. Bigfoot's premier studio location is in Cebu/Philippines where the company invested an excess of one billion PHP into BIGFOOT STUDIOS, a state-of-the-art production facility with equipment comparable to leading film studios in Los Angeles such as 35mm cameras, HD cameras, Moviebird cranes, Panther dolly, and the RED camera.

Bigfoot Entertainment - leaving lasting footprints in the world of entertainment!

More information:

http://www.bigfootentertainment.com - Corporate website

http://www.bigfootstudios.com - Studio campus in Cebu, Phils.