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Boston Film Academy
Our Philosophy
Boston Film Academy is built on four pillars:
Creativity. Confidence. Collaboration. Communication.
And these aren’t just film skills, they’re life skills.
Boston Film Academy is built on four pillars:
Creativity. Confidence.
Collaboration. Communication.
And these aren’t just film skills,
they’re life skills.
When students take ownership of their stories and bring them to
life as a team, something transformative happens.
They find their voice. They find their people.
When students take ownership of their stories
and bring them to life as a team,
something transformative happens.
They find their voice. They find their people.
And they begin to see themselves as artists.
Meet The Founder:
He made his first movies at age 11 with his dad’s Hi8 camera and a basement studio he built with friends and support from his middle school. David earned his B.A. in Film Production from Emerson College, where he co-founded Omnes Films, a collaborative film production company whose work has screened at Cannes, AFI Fest, Locarno, and festivals worldwide. He later freelanced on Oscar-nominated and winning films in Los Angeles. Today, David teaches Film & Theatre in Arlington Public Schools and is driven by his mission to help the next generation of storytellers find and utilize their creative intuition.
“A successful classroom is rooted in the shared understanding of a safe, supportive environment. Where no idea is too big, and every idea is attainable. The joy comes from translating our dreams into a shared reality.”
-David Broyles, Founder & Director of Boston Film Academy
“A successful classroom is rooted in the
shared understanding of a safe, supportive
environment. Where no idea is too big, and
every idea is attainable. The joy comes from
translating our dreams from a shared reality.”
-David Broyles, Founder & Director of Boston Film Academy
Location and Facilities
Boston Film Academy workshops are hosted at Another Age Productions, located within NewTV Studios in Newton, MA.
This isn’t just a classroom. Your child will be learning in a fully equipped, professional production environment. Our students get access to:
- Conference Room: brainstorm and collaborate like a real film team
- Soundstage: shoot scenes on a real working set with professional lighting
- Green Screen: bring any location to life with visual effects
- Screening Room: premiere your finished films in style for friends and family
Easy Access:
- Address: 23 Needham Street, Newton, MA 02461 (Main NewTV entrance)
- Free and abundant on-site parking
- Fully ADA-accessible
They’ll feel like a real filmmaker from day one, because they’ll be working where real filmmakers work.
Workshops
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Core Curriculum:
Trust your intuition. Recognize what resonates. Make films that are personal.
You can’t do it alone. Learn how to lead, follow, and work as a team.
Pitch your ideas. Share feedback. Speak with purpose. Use the right language on set.
Take risks. Make bold choices. Speak with conviction. Own your ideas.
Use camera, sound, and performance to express what words can’t.
Each Workshop is divided into the Five Phases of Film Production!
Enrollment
Ready to Enroll? Choose Cohort above.
Ready to Enroll?
Choose Cohort above.
Not sure which workshop is right for your student?
Read our FAQ below.
Frequently Asked Questions
No experience is necessary! We love bringing in all types of students. From those who haven't yet made a movie before to those who have already been making movies and have a reel to show!
All students should bring a writing utensil, notebook, water, and snack.
Full refunds will be provided until 7 full days before the workshop begins. For example, if your workshop starts on Saturday at 11am, you may notify us of your cancellation and receive a full refund anytime before 11am on the previous Saturday. Once we are within the 7 day window, the sale is final and no refunds are provided.
Classes take place at Another Age Productions, the professional studio facility inside NewTV in Newton, MA. Located at 23 Needham Street, Newton, MA 02461.
Absolutely! The age ranges are just general guidelines. Please enroll your child in any class you think best suits them.
Yes, 100%! While there is a structured curriculum, each workshop and film project will develop differently based on the students in that class. Enrolling in multiple classes is an incredible way to expand your child’s collaborative circle. Additionally, you may move your kid up levels, from Beginner to Intermediate, Intermediate to Advanced!
Yes, it is highly encouraged that all parents and guardians come to the Final Film Showcase taking place on Week 6 of the Workshop! Exhibiting films in public spaces, and creating a dialogue between artist and audience, is a fundamental part of the filmmaking process. We further encourage students and families to invite whoever they want to the showcase.
There are currently no scholarships available, but the BFA is actively applying to grants to provide scholarships in the future!
Current enrollment for each Cohort will max out at 12 students per Workshop Level.
Hopefully there aren’t any absences, as the project we work on will be determined by who we have, our collective ideas, and the positions and/or roles we assign for each student. But we understand that life happens! We’ll make changes to roles or positions if needed. There are no refunds for missed classes. Please reference the refund policy above.
Contact
"Boston Film Academy is built on connection - and that starts here.
Whatever your questions, comments or ideas may be, we'd love to hear from you."
-David Broyles, Founder & Director of Boston Film Academy
"Boston Film Academy is built on connection - and that starts here. Whatever your questions, comments or ideas may be, we'd love to hear from you."
-David Broyles, Founder & Director of Boston Film Academy
"Boston Film Academy is built on
connection - and that starts here.
Whatever your questions, comments or
ideas may be, we'd love to hear from you."
-David Broyles, Founder & Director of
Boston Film Academy
