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Filmmaking

Go from a blank page to a finished film. Learn screenwriting, camera work, lighting, directing, sound and editing the way working crews actually do it — by shooting real projects, not just watching theory.

Beginner → Advanced
Online & on-campus (Kigali)
Certificate on completion
Hands-on, small crews

About the Program

IBTC's Filmmaking program covers the full production pipeline: developing an idea into a script, planning a shoot, operating a professional camera, lighting a scene, directing actors, recording clean sound, and cutting the footage into a finished story in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve.

You won't just study filmmaking — you'll make films. Every module ends with a practical exercise, and the program builds toward a short film or promo video you direct and edit yourself, ready to put in your portfolio.

  • Real cameras, lighting kits and audio gear — not just slides
  • Taught by working film industry professionals
  • Learn on set, on real shoots, alongside classmates
  • Finish with a graded, editable showreel project
  • Study online, on-campus in Kigali, or a mix of both

What You'll Learn

1

Story & Screenwriting

Story structure, screenplay format, treatments and shot-listing before you ever pick up a camera.

2

Camera & Cinematography

Camera settings, composition, movement, and building a visual style with the equipment you'll actually use.

3

Lighting & Grip

Three-point lighting, natural light, and shaping a scene's mood with the tools on set.

4

Directing & Production

Working with actors and crew, blocking scenes, and running a shoot day from call sheet to wrap.

5

Sound Recording

Capturing clean dialogue and ambient sound on location, and avoiding the mistakes that ruin footage in post.

6

Editing & Color Grading

Cutting a scene for pace and emotion in Premiere Pro / DaVinci Resolve, then finishing the look with color grading.

7

Final Project

Write, shoot, and edit your own short film or promo — the centerpiece of your showreel.

Downloadable Resources

Notes, slide decks and practice videos for every module — unlocked as soon as you enroll.

Lecture Notes

Written PDF notes for every module, from your instructors.

Unlocks on enrollment

Video Lessons

Recorded demonstrations and walkthroughs you can rewatch anytime.

Unlocks on enrollment

Practice Files

Templates, sample projects and exercise files to work from.

Unlocks on enrollment

What You'll Be Able to Do After Finishing

Graduates leave with a portfolio, not just a certificate. Here's what that opens up:

Shoot professionally

Operate a camera confidently on commercials, events, music videos or documentaries.

Direct your own projects

Plan and lead a shoot from script to final cut, solo or with a small crew.

Edit like a professional

Cut and color-grade footage into a polished, shareable final product.

Work on production crews

Join sets as a camera operator, assistant director, editor or production assistant.

Freelance for clients

Shoot and edit paid work for businesses, events, and content creators.

Build a showreel

Walk away with finished work you can show employers or clients immediately.

Who This Program Is For

Complete beginners who want to make their first film

Content creators ready to level up their production quality

Career changers aiming for work in film, TV or media

Marketing & comms staff who need in-house video skills

Ready to start filming?

Registration, lessons and certification for Filmmaking happen on the IBTC e-learning platform. Create your account and pick the Filmmaking course to begin.

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