Film Production
Understand budgeting, scheduling, crew coordination, and the realities of finishing a film.
The Philosophy
Every great film needs someone who can get it made. The Film Production programme at D'Icon School trains the planners, coordinators, and creative producers who turn scripts into finished products — on time, on budget, and at a standard audiences will respect.
Students learn the full production cycle: pre-production planning, budgeting, scheduling, location scouting, crew coordination, on-set management, and the basics of post-production and distribution. The programme is built around the realities of Nigerian filmmaking — resourceful, fast-moving, and commercially minded.
By completion, production students have managed at least one end-to-end project exercise, coordinating cast, crew, and logistics under real-world constraints. This is the programme for people who want to build the infrastructure that makes great films possible.
Crew coordinating camera rigs and equipment on location — the real-world production logistics our students master.
What You Will Learn
Pre-production planning and project management
Budgeting, cost control, and resource allocation
Scheduling and call-sheet creation
Location scouting and logistics coordination
On-set production management and crew leadership
Post-production workflow — editing, sound, and delivery
Distribution strategy — cinema, streaming, and YouTube
Legal basics — contracts, rights, and talent agreements
Learning Outcomes
- Plan and manage a film production from concept to delivery
- Create realistic budgets and production schedules
- Coordinate cast, crew, and locations with professional efficiency
- Manage on-set operations under real-time pressure
- Understand post-production pipelines and delivery formats
- Think commercially about distribution and audience reach
Who Should Apply
Organisers, planners, and business-minded creatives who want to work behind the scenes in Yoruba cinema. If you care about getting things done right, managing teams, and making films happen — this is your track.
Next Steps
Ready to begin your journey?
Admissions are currently open. Join the next cohort of the Film Production programme.