At Transformation Film Institute (TFI) we believe
stories have the power to change lives. Every great film begins
with a calling, and our mission is to equip Christian storytellers to
use the screen as a tool for the Great Commission.
TFI is a one-of-a-kind, faith-based film training institute where aspiring filmmakers learn by doing.
SHOOT A NEW SHORT FILM EVERY 14 WEEKS!
INTRODUCING:
an AI-powered studio campus!
Create The Color. Build TFI Studio 7.
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Help Us Build a Film Campus for the Next Generation of Christian Storytellers.
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Help Us Build the AI-Ready Christian Film Studio That Will Produce The Color.
This campaign will help fund The Twelve, the first building of the TFI Studio 7 Campus, and support the development and production of The Color, an original television series that demonstrates the kind of compelling, faith-based storytelling this campus will make possible.
Fall Semester Classes
Now accepting applications!
FAITH-BASED FILMMAKING
FALL 2026 INTRODUCTORY OFFER — ONLY $150!
Turn your passion for storytelling into practical filmmaking experience at TFI.
During one 12-week semester, you will explore the essential areas of faith-based filmmaking:
Acting, Directing, Producing, Screenwriting, Cinematography and Post-Production.
But you won’t just study filmmaking—you’ll make a film!
After completing the semester, join us on set to help produce the story you created. You’ll gain valuable, hands-on experience while working with a production team to create a film-festival-ready movie.
Whether your calling is in front of the camera or behind the scenes, this is your opportunity to develop your gifts, tell meaningful stories, and experience the filmmaking process from script to screen.
Register today and begin your journey into faith-based filmmaking!
Here a former student's success story!
COURSES ARE
IMMERSIVE
TFI provides immersion courses where students combine classroom and hands on film set experience. This is a unique opportunity for Christian filmmakers to sharpen their skills while making original film content.
SENSE OF
COMMUNITY
The camaraderie, sense of community, and purpose; which results from the collaborative work on film and television is a highly rewarding way to create visual art.
IN-CLASS & ONLINE
OFFERINGS
TFI offers in-class programs along with online courses, however, we can serve your film needs we are here. Come learn from industry-leading Christian filmmakers and university professors!
TFI STAFF
Meet our Managing Director Richard J. Polite
Richard made his broadcasting mark by winning five television Ace Awards for a signature network music series. Richard then segued from production to management, while pursuing his Master’s in Film at Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA. At CBN Network Richard produced for some of their highest rated programs, shows such as the Emmy-award winning Scarecrow and Mrs. King and Remington Steele.
Richard and his work have been profiled on the Family Channel, The BET Network, Bravo, and MTV. Richard Polite comes to us with over 30 years of both creative television and film experience.
Richard Polite is the Managing Director of TFI responsible for the day to day operations of the institute.
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Testimonials
OPEN UP A WORLD TO
FAITH-BASED
FILMMAKERS
Gain knowledge and mentorship from industry leading Christian filmmakers and university professors! Take film classes with us in Frisco, Texas.
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