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Coming Soon — PREP Academy

Learn filmmaking from
working professionals.

PREP Academy is a film learning platform built around real production workflows. Courses, masterclasses, and practical guides for aspiring and working filmmakers at every level.

50+ Courses planned at launch
15+ Industry instructors
6 Core subject areas
Free Starter tier available

Everything a filmmaker needs to know.

From writing your first script to managing a full production, PREP Academy covers every discipline in the filmmaking process.

Screenwriting

Structure, dialogue, formatting, and story development. Learn to write scripts that get made.

12 courses

Directing

Visual storytelling, working with actors, shot composition, and on-set leadership.

10 courses

Cinematography

Camera operation, lighting design, lenses, and the visual language of film.

9 courses

Production Management

Scheduling, budgeting, call sheets, and keeping a production on track from prep to wrap.

8 courses

Editing & Post

Cutting technique, pacing, color grading, sound design, and delivering a finished film.

7 courses

Distribution & Marketing

Film festivals, streaming platforms, audience building, and getting your film seen.

6 courses

Start with the essentials.

A preview of what's coming to PREP Academy at launch. Practical, no-fluff courses built around how productions actually work.

Beginner
Script Breakdown Fundamentals
by PREP Workspace Team
3h 20m 14 lessons ★★★★★
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Intermediate
Directing Your First Short Film
by Industry Director
5h 45m 22 lessons ★★★★★
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Beginner
Cinematography for Storytellers
by Working DP
4h 10m 18 lessons ★★★★☆
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Intermediate
Production Scheduling Masterclass
by Line Producer
6h 00m 24 lessons ★★★★★
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Advanced
The Art of the Edit
by Film Editor
7h 30m 28 lessons ★★★★★
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Beginner
AI Tools for Pre-Production
by PREP Studio
2h 50m 12 lessons ★★★★★
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Learn at your own pace.

PREP Academy is designed to fit around your production schedule — not the other way around.

1

Pick a subject

Browse courses by discipline, skill level, or production role. Find exactly what you need.

2

Learn from pros

Watch lessons from working directors, producers, DPs, and editors with real credits.

3

Apply on PREP

Use what you learn directly inside PREP Workspace — the tools are already there.

4

Earn your certificate

Complete a course and earn a shareable PREP Academy certificate for your portfolio.

Taught by people who've been on set.

Every PREP Academy instructor is a working film professional — not just a teacher. They bring real production experience into every lesson.

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Adaeze Okonkwo
Director & Screenwriter

Feature film director with credits across Nollywood and international co-productions. Teaches directing and visual storytelling.

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Kofi Mensah
Director of Photography

Award-winning DP with over 30 productions. Specialises in natural light cinematography and camera movement for narrative film.

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Zara Abubakar
Line Producer

Experienced line producer across commercials, series, and features. Teaches production management, scheduling, and budgeting.

Early access — limited spots

Be first in class.

PREP Academy is coming soon. Join the waitlist to get early access, founding member pricing, and updates as we build.