Institutional Credibility

Faculty & Academic Leadership

The people who set the standard at Cool Breeze Film Academy — academic leadership, our advisory board, visiting industry lecturers, and the resident instructors teaching live right now.

Governance

Academic Leadership

The individuals responsible for the academy's academic direction, department oversight, and institutional standards.

Farunz Leo

Founder

Founded Cool Breeze Film Academy to train Nigeria's next generation of filmmakers on real sets, not in lecture halls.

Managing Director

To Be Announced

This appointment is in progress. We'll add a name, photo and bio here once it's confirmed.

Academic Director

To Be Announced

This appointment is in progress. We'll add a name, photo and bio here once it's confirmed.

Heads of Department

Director John Henry

HOD — Acting & Performance

Leads the Acting & Performance department, training students in psychological depth and emotional truth under pressure.

Head of Department

Directing & Vision — To Be Announced

This appointment is in progress. We'll add a name, photo and bio here once it's confirmed.

Head of Department

Technical Production — To Be Announced

This appointment is in progress. We'll add a name, photo and bio here once it's confirmed.

Institutional Oversight

Academic Advisory Board

Distinguished academics and industry professionals who guide curriculum direction, quality standards, and the academy's long-term academic strategy.

Currently Being Constituted

The Academic Advisory Board is currently being constituted. Distinguished academics and industry professionals will be announced here as appointments are confirmed.

Learn More & Apply

Guest Faculty

Visiting Industry Lecturers

Working professionals who join us periodically for masterclasses and workshops, bringing current, real-world set experience into the classroom.

Sessions Announced Individually

Guest masterclasses and workshops are scheduled and announced as they're confirmed. Check Events for what's coming up, or Town Hall for recent guest sessions.

Upcoming Sessions Past Appearances

Teaching Staff

Resident Instructors

Full-time and regular instructors teaching live, published courses across every department.

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Meet Them On Their Courses

Every published course lists its instructor directly on the course page, along with the department they teach in. Browse courses to see who's teaching right now.

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Join Our Faculty

Become An Instructor

We run an Instructor Programme for working professionals — not retired filmmakers. If you're currently shooting, directing, or cutting film and want to teach what you know, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

An active, verifiable industry track record and a genuine ability to teach — not just do.

What You Bring

A unique perspective, real set experience, and a course or masterclass you're excited to build.

Benefits

Revenue share on paid courses, a dedicated Course Lab to build and propose courses, and a growing student audience.

Apply To Teach

The full application walks you through what we're looking for, how HOD approval works, and gets your application to the right department in minutes.

Start Application

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Become An Academic Advisor

A low-frequency, high-impact role — quarterly meetings, curriculum review, and occasional guest lectures. Read about the role and apply on the Academic Advisory Board page.

Role Details & Application