Scuola di Cinema - IED

Film School

IED Cinema is a hands-on, workshop-based Fillm School that immerses students in the real experience of working on a film crew and set, alongside key figures in the film industry. For those who want to study cinema by making it.

The IED School of Film doesn't just offer directing courses or general courses in filmmaking: it offers a fully immersive and all-encompassing educational experience.

Choosing the IED School of Film means:

·       Becoming a well-rounded professional. You’ll explore a range of roles and professions within the industry, gaining an understanding of how each contributes to the success of the artistic product.

·       Experiencing the full creative process. You'll follow every stage, from concept to final production, engaging with various disciplines along the way.

·       Learning from industry professionals. You’ll be guided by experts who work every day in film and audiovisual media, in areas such as film direction, screenwriting, editing, cinematography, production, and sound.

·       Accessing real career opportunities. Thanks in part to our collaboration with Indiana Production, you’ll have the chance to deepen your knowledge of film production and access internships, placements and collaborations with leading players in the film industry.

Scientific Committee

The Scientific Committee is made up of professionals of significant renown and international standing. Their involvement ranges from academic consultation and building relationships with the cultural and artistic worlds, to leading classes and taking part in other school activities.

Piera Detassis

Editor at large Cinema & Entertainment di Hearst Italia

Fabrizio Donvito

Co-founder, Indiana Production

PierFrancesco Favino

Actor

Adriano Giannini

Actor and Voice Actor

Valeria Golino

Actress and Director

Paolo Mereghetti

Journalist and Film Critic

Silvio Soldini

Director

Paolo Sorrentino

Director

Why do we need a Film School today?

Piera Detassis – Editor at large Cinema & Entertainment, Hearst Italia
"I believe it’s valuable to offer training that teaches future filmmakers to observe the world attentively and be bold in telling its stories. A school that nurtures a broad and cross-disciplinary cultural background is essential for a new generation of creators capable of inventing new visual worlds."

Fabrizio Donvito – Co-founder of Indiana Production
"Because we need excellent training and a unique educational offering focused on practical experience with an international outlook."

Adriano Giannini – Actor and Voice Actor
"Because traditional education can sometimes fall short when it comes to the real experience of making a film. Because it’s important to create a shared vocabulary between future actors and future directors, so they learn how to communicate constructively towards the common goal: a successful film."

Paolo Mereghetti – Journalist and Film Critic
"Because there is a real hunger for film culture."

Silvio Soldini – Director
"Because we need a place dedicated to artistic training that starts from in-depth knowledge of cinema, through the analysis of films necessary to understand framing, camera movement, lighting, acting. Practice and teamwork are essential from the outset and are made easier by switching roles."

Paolo Sorrentino – Director
"Because you need to study films, learn how to watch them, how to read them—before making new ones. Because the relationship between director and actor is key. We need a practical school that puts students on set right from the beginning."

Educational offering

Whatever your starting level, IED’s courses give you a solid and comprehensive education in the world of cinema. From the First Level Academic Diploma, which provides the essential foundation to build a versatile professional profile in cinematic arts, to the Second Level Academic Diploma, designed to deepen your expertise and enable further specialisation.

Working in the film industry requires passion and curiosity about the world around us: there are endless possibilities.

What are the professions of the Film School?

  • Screenwriter – Writes the screenplay and develops the story.
  • Editor – Responsible for the post-production phase, shaping the final version of the film.
  • Director – Oversees the creative vision of the film, leading the cast and crew during filming.
  • Film Editor – Assembles footage and sequences to construct the final narrative.
  • Director of Photography – In charge of cinematography and lighting.
  • Camera Operator – Translates the director’s creative vision into images.
  • Producer – Manages the budget, coordinates resources and oversees the entire production process from pre-production to distribution.
  • Creative Producer – Handles overall planning and supervision of the film, managing both budget and resources.