The Film Academy’s Two-Year Conservatory Acting for Film Program is a unique opportunity for students to explore and master the differences and similarities between stage performance and acting in front of a camera. Students will deepen their knowledge of the craft and gain invaluable experience through advanced scene work and production experience. The first year follows the curriculum of the One-year Acting for Film Program, and the second year will be comprised of the following additional classes.

Two-Year Conservatory students learn the fundamentals of visual and dramatic storytelling through the production of a series of short films in year one, as outlined in the One-Year Filmmaking Program. They then build on this foundation in the second year as they focus on feature filmmaking as well as music video and commercial production. Conservatory students receive over 2,000 hours of hands-on instruction and actual production experience. Students will complete the Two-Year Program having made short films, music videos, commercials, and documentaries. Additionally, students choosing to do so can direct a feature film in a paid fifth semester.

Conservatory students work with 16mm and 35mm film as well as 24P and HD Digital Video in both year one and year two. They will work with an array of production equipment including tungsten & HMI lights, boom & wireless microphones, and various dollies & camera accessories. They have the option of shooting their final projects for the first year as well, as their second year thesis films, on the format of their choice.