Roma Film Academy

What Roma Film Academy does

Roma Film Academy is a private film school operating exclusively within Cinecittà Studios in Rome, Italy — the historic production facility where films such as 'Ben-Hur' and 'La Dolce Vita' were shot. The academy delivers three structured academic programs: a three-year Acting Department for cinema and television performers, a three-year Creative Department covering directing, screenwriting, and production, and a two-year Set Department for cinematography, camera operation, sound design, and audio/video editing. Its core differentiator is the on-set teaching methodology in which students rotate across real production roles on actual film sets inside the Cinecittà lot, training on industry-standard tools including DaVinci Resolve 18 and Avid Media Composer.

The business model is tuition-based, combining recurring annual academic fees with one-time payments for short intensive courses and seasonal youth programs. Pricing for short courses ranges from 280 EUR (Stand Up Comedy Workshop, max 14 participants) to 980 EUR (Summer Edition Acting Intensive), with promotional discounts and a new 15% multi-year commitment incentive for the 2026/2027 academic year. Distribution is entirely direct — website enrollment plus on-campus Open Day On Set events at Cinecittà — with no intermediary resellers. Customer segments split across three primary academic personas (aspiring actors, directors/screenwriters, technical crew) and a secondary youth segment aged 13–21 reached through summer programs.

The academy is operated by CMS – Culture Marketing & Strategy S.r.l., an Italian limited liability company registered in L'Aquila with its educational campus at Via Quinto Publicio 90, 00175 Roma. No external venture, private equity, or public funding is disclosed. Strategic positioning is reinforced by the Università degli Studi di Teramo (DAMS) partnership allowing students to earn up to 48 CFU university credits, the Conservatorio di Santa Cecilia music alliance, and industry validations including Rai Cinema's selection of an RFA student short for the national 'Studenti in Corto' showcase and alumni participation at the 2023 Venice Film Festival.

Name

Roma Film Academy

Legal name

CMS – Culture Marketing & Strategy S.r.l.

Website

https://romafilmacademy.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Roma Film Academy is a private film school operating inside Cinecittà Studios in Rome, offering three-year and two-year academic programs in acting, directing, screenwriting, and cinematography, plus short courses and youth summer workshops for individual students aged 13 to 21.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film and Performing Arts Education

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Film, Television & Media Arts Colleges (EDAHAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Theater & Drama Education (Acting, Improvisation, Musical Theater) (EDAMAAAG), Theatre Education, Training & Conservatories (MPAGABAN)

Keywords

• Film school education
• Acting training programs
• Cinematography courses
• Screenwriting workshops
• Film production academy

Headquarters

HQ city

L'Aquila

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Academic tuition: Three-year and two-year academic programs in film arts including Acting, Creative Department (directing, screenwriting, production), and Set Department (cinematography, camera operation, editing, sound)
2. Intensive courses and workshops: Short intensive programs including Summer Edition (780 EUR acting, 350 EUR writer's room), Stand Up Comedy Workshop (280 EUR), stunt acting, screenwriting, and smartphone filmmaking courses
3. Summer programs for youth: Acting and creative workshops for teenagers aged 13-21 during summer months

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Roma Film Academy delivers structured film arts education through three academic departments—three-year Acting and Creative (directing, screenwriting, production) programs and a two-year Set Department (cinematography, camera, editing, sound)—alongside short intensive workshops, certified software courses (DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer), youth summer programs, and stand-up comedy workshops. All teaching takes place on real Cinecittà Studios production sets inside the historic Rome facility, with an optional dual-enrollment pathway that confers up to 48 university credits through the Università degli Studi di Teramo DAMS partnership.

Product overview

Roma Film Academy operates as a unified film school offering three academic departments (Acting, Creative, Set) as me within Cinecittà Studios in Rome. The institution provides structured three-year programs in Acting and Creative departments, and a two-year technical Set Department. Complementing the academic offerings are intensive short courses (Corsi Intensivi) covering specific skills like DaVinci Resolve editing, Avid Media Composer, screenwriting, stunt acting, and smartphone filmmaking. Seasonal programs include Summer Edition workshops and Stand Up Comedy workshops. Students can combine the RFA academic path with university studies through a partnership with the University of Teramo (DAMS program), potentially earning up to 48 recognized credits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Acting Department Three-year academic program training cinema and television actors, combining theory and practice on educational film sets at the Cinecittà campus. Targets aspiring actors seeking professional on-camera training.
• Creative Department Three-year academic program for Film Directors, Screenwriters, and Production Managers covering the full production cycle from concept to distribution. Designed for students pursuing creative behind-the-camera careers.
• Set Department Two-year technical program training Cinematography Directors, Camera Operators, Audio and Video Editors, Sound Designers, and boom operators. Targets students pursuing technical behind-the-camera film careers.
• Corsi Intensivi (Intensive Courses) Short workshops including cinematography, screenwriting, editing, combat acting, stunt acting, smartphone filmmaking, Meisner method acting, and other specialized film skills for various experience levels.
• DaVinci Resolve 18 Certified Intensive Course Certified intensive course in DaVinci Resolve 18 video editing and color grading software. Targets editors and colorists seeking industry-recognized post-production certification.
• Avid Media Composer 101 Intensive Course Intensive course in Avid Media Composer professional video editing software. Targets aspiring film and television editors seeking proficiency in industry-standard NLE software.
• Recitazione Cinematografica (Cinematic Acting) Cinematic acting course for adults covering performance techniques for film and television. Targets adult learners seeking on-camera acting skills without enrolling in a full degree program.

Quantifiable outcome

• Student short film selected by Rai Cinema for national 'Studenti in Corto' showcase
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rai CinemacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2026Rai Cinema selected student short film 'In un bel giorno di primavera' for national 'Studenti in Corto' showcase, providing industry visibility and recognition for RFA students' work.
• Università degli Studi di Teramo (DAMS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2025Long-standing collaboration with University of Teramo's Department of Communication Sciences (DAMS). Students can enroll in both RFA and DAMS simultaneously, attending lectures at RFA facilities with exams at Teramo. Up to 48 CFU university credits recognized through RFA program.
• Conservatorio Statale di Musica di Roma 'Santa Cecilia'minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 May 2024Partnership with Rome's prestigious music conservatory for interdisciplinary collaboration between film and music students.
• Teatro Ambra JovinelliminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHistoric comedy theater in Rome's Esquilino district offering discounted tickets to RFA students.
• Teatro BrancacciominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of Rome's most important historic theaters on Via Merulana offering discounted tickets to RFA students.
• Teatro VittoriaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTheater in Piazza di Santa Maria Liberatrice with 560 seats hosting international guests and prestigious companies; discounted rates for RFA students.
• Teatro Sala UmbertominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHistoric Roman theater since 1882 offering RFA students 10% single ticket discount, 20% for groups of 10+, 30% for groups over 30.
• Palaexpo / Azienda Speciale PalaexpominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of Italy's most important art and culture organizers managing Palazzo delle Esposizioni, MACRO, Mattatoio, and Museo delle Periferie. RFA students receive reduced rates and free entry.
• Teatro OlimpicominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRome's premier dance venue in Flaminio district offering RFA students 10-30% reduced subscriptions and show discounts.
• Cinema Teatro Don BoscominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCinema theater on Via Publio Valerio with art-house and youth films; RFA students pay fixed 3 EUR ticket.
• Pepe TuscolanaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestaurant offering 10% discount on final bill for RFA students; specializes in traditional cuisine, long-fermentation pizza, and gourmet burgers.
• SpotaHomeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline accommodation booking platform for medium-to-long term rentals; RFA students receive 25% discount using code ROMAFILM25.
• The CineclubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFilm club and WinBar in San Giovanni neighborhood offering RFA students annual membership at 10 EUR instead of 15 EUR.
• Cattive ProduzioniminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFilm production company organizing 'MOVIeventi' artist residency in San Vito dei Normanni for young filmmakers under 25.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• London Film School: Independent UK film school offering MA Filmmaking, Screenwriting, and International Film Business. Closely comparable as a private, tuition-driven film school with practice-based curriculum and similar student profile.
• Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia: Italy's premier national film school (founded 1935), offering directing, cinematography, acting, and production programs. RFA's most direct domestic competitor, though state-funded and free-of-charge to students.
• ESCAC (Escola Superior de Cinema i Audiovisuals de Catalunya): Spanish film school based in Barcelona with practice-oriented programs in directing, cinematography, editing, and production. Comparable in boutique scale and professional focus.
• New York Film Academy (NYFA): Private US film school with locations in New York, Los Angeles, and abroad. Directly comparable tuition-based model with hands-on filmmaking curriculum across multiple disciplines.
• FAMU (Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague): One of Europe's oldest film schools, offering directing, cinematography, editing, and acting programs. Comparable in scale and full-spectrum curriculum.
• Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS): Australia's national film school offering directing, cinematography, and production programs. Comparable in curriculum scope and professional-industry integration.
• La Fémis: France's national film school (École Nationale Supérieure des Métiers de l'Image et du Son) offering directing, cinematography, editing, and production programs. Comparable in training approach but state-funded.
• Accademia Nazionale d'Arte Drammatica Silvio d'Amico: Italy's premier drama academy based in Rome, offering acting training. Direct overlap with RFA's Acting Department program and similar target student profile.
• IED (Istituto Europeo di Design): Italian private school offering film, design, and creative arts programs across multiple Italian cities. Comparable in private tuition-based model and Rome presence.
• National Film and Television School (NFTS): UK's leading film school offering postgraduate programs across directing, cinematography, editing, sound, and production. Strong alumni outcomes and similar production-environment pedagogy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/RomaFilmAcademy
• Facebookfacebook.com/romafilmacademy
• Instagraminstagram.com/romafilmacademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/romafilmacademy

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Profiles6 records

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