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(Cebu, Philippines)--The International Academy of Film and Television (IAFT) announces its new Actor�s Residency Program, a three-week workshop open to all levels of actors who are looking for intensive training over a short period. Launching with three sessions in 2009, the program is designed for both experienced professionals as well as aspiring actors and students will complete the session with their own fully-edited demo reel. Located in the tropical island setting of Cebu, Philippines, IAFT, a wholly-owned subsidiary of film production company Bigfoot Entertainment, attracts talented students from all over the world who strive to develop skills necessary to gain a competitive edge in today�s international film community.

The Actor�s Residency program is comprised of classes five days a week and students can choose to focus on three of any of the offered disciplines: Acting for TV/Film, Voice, Movement, Improvisation and Scene Study. Enrolled students will also have the opportunity to act in different student film projects as well as participate in a Bigfoot Entertainment feature film project. In 2009, IAFT will hold workshop sessions June 1-19, August 10-28, and October 19-November 6.

�IAFT�s new Actor�s Residency Program is an ideal workshop for actors seeking to build their demo reel while honing their training,� said Keith Sensing, Executive Director, International Academy of Film and Television. �At the same time, the program serves as a �working vacation,� set in an exotic island locale at a very competitive fee.�

In addition to the new Actor�s Residency Program, IAFT offers numerous short-term workshops covering a wide range of acting, film and media competencies throughout the year. For complete information and schedules, please visit www.filmschool.net.

About The International Academy of Film and Television (IAFT)
Founded in 2003, the International Academy of Film and Television (IAFT) is a film school providing a new generation of aspiring filmmakers with a globally competitive education under the mentorship of leading industry professionals. The school offers each student hands-on experience using comprehensive equipment and facilities at a fraction of the cost of comparable institutions. IAFT offers short-term and long-term programs in Filmmaking, Sound Design and Acting that combine theory and application, and are designed for both new filmmakers as well as industry professionals looking to advance their skill set. The school also offers internships and opportunities to work on commercially-viable projects. Located in the heart of Asia on Mactan Island, Cebu, Philippines, IAFT�s tropical campus has facilities for filming and post-production as well as housing. IAFT�s mission is to nurture the creativity and individual talents of every student while cultivating today�s global filmmakers, and to build upon the entertainment traditions of Hollywood and other film capitals of the world. The International Academy of Film and Television is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bigfoot Entertainment. For more information, please visit www.filmschool.net and www.bigfoot.com.

About Bigfoot Entertainment
Founded in 2004, Bigfoot Entertainment is an international entertainment company producing independent films for the global marketplace. The company finances and develops feature films, documentaries and reality TV shows, many of which have received industry accolades, festival awards and have been distributed throughout the world. Featuring both well-established and up-and-coming American and international talent, Bigfoot releases have shot on location worldwide including the United States, Hong Kong, China, Africa, Europe and Vietnam. Bigfoot Entertainment produces many of its projects at Bigfoot Studios, a wholly-owned subsidiary that encompasses six sound stages and on-site state-of-the-art post-production facilities.

Headquartered in Los Angeles with studios in Cebu, Philippines, Bigfoot Entertainment creates content reflecting a Hollywood foundation with a global perspective. For more information, visit www.bigfoot.com.

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