IAFT/ BIGFOOT STUDIOS

         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.

          Bigfoot also develops new filmmakers, talent and industry professionals through the International Academy of Film and Television. Headquartered in Miami Beach with studios in Cebu, Philippines, Bigfoot Entertainment creates content reflecting a Hollywood foundation with a global perspective.

          The Mission of Bigfoot Entertainment is to create innovative and quality content, products, services and training for the global marketplace, while IAFT’s mission is to nurture the creativity and individual talents of their students, to cultivate today’s independent global filmmakers, and to build upon the entertainment traditions of Hollywood and other film capitals of the world. They place a strong emphasis on professional standards - using the latest filmmaking & acting techniques and equipment - taught by highly experienced industry professionals. 

 

         I must say that majority of the students in Bus 1 want to enter the Bigfoot studio, and I am lucky to be part of that group. Since the bigfoot studio itself is strictly prohibited to be seen by the public, we visit its filming academy named International Academy of Film and Television instead. Outside you can see a castle-mansion- type of infrastructure. At the lobby, you will be seeing a beautiful chandelier hanging above the ceiling. The Academy is a three-storey building if I'm not mistaken. After some introductory, the team of IAFT toured us inside their building. We had seen their set, their studio and their equipment in conducting and making films and videos. They also led us to their library, which made me amazed by its contents and as well us the books and movie tapes collected for the usage of their students. This experience is the most awesome and the greatest moments visiting Cebu so far. And hopefully someday, I will be visiting this place again.