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# Altos de Chavón, Stellar Film School

## Key Takeaways

- Altos de Chavón School of Design starts a new two-year college-level Film program in February at its La Romana campus, with theoretical and practical training in audiovisual production.
- Tanya Valette directs the Film career at Chavón and says the main requirement to study film there is to love cinema passionately.
- Variety Magazine selects Altos de Chavón School as a Stellar Film School alongside NYU, Stanford, and London University, while admissions for the second installment open for September 2018 at La Romana Campus.

## Get to know the newest Film Career in Altos de Chavón School

Altos de Chavón is mostly known for being a Mediterranean-like villa right in the heart of Casa de Campo, with a world-famous amphitheater that has hosted unforgettable concerts. But also, this quaint little town is home to Altos de Chavón School of Design, a place that has been a pioneer in art and design education in the country for more than three decades and it's currently one of the most renowned schools of its kind in the world.

![Aerial of altos de chavon](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Altos-de-Chavon-gallery-2-min-800x600-300x225-1.jpg)

Last February, the school started a new two-year college level program in Film at their campus in La Romana, featuring an in-depth vision of the process of creating audiovisual productions both in theoretical and practical forms. Students will have the opportunity to learn from local and international teachers in immersive workshops and through creative research and experimentation. "The main requirement to study film at Chavón is to love cinema passionately," says Tanya Valette, former Director of the International Film and TV School of San Antonio de los Baños and current Director of the Film career at Chavón.

Although the first generation of film students has not finished the program yet, the school was recently selected as a Stellar Film School by Variety Magazine, a leading publication in the entertainment industry, alongside big players such as the NYU, Stanford, London University and more.

For those who wish to enroll in the second installment of the [Film Program](https://chavon.edu.do/eng/program/film-program/), admissions are open for September 2018 at La Romana Campus. However, if you want to specialize in specific areas of film for a short period of time, you can take advantage of the school's [Continuing Education](https://chavon.edu.do/eng/programs/continuing-education/) and International Summer programs covering a range of topics from cinematography, editing, sound recording, screenwriting, animation, art direction, and much more.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What makes Altos de Chavón School of Design a serious place to study film?**
A: Altos de Chavón School of Design has more than three decades of experience in art and design education, and that background matters for film because the school already has a strong creative foundation. Casa de Campo, Casa De Campo, Casadecampo provides the setting for Altos de Chavón, which is known for its Mediterranean-like village atmosphere and world-famous amphitheater. For film students, that kind of environment can make the program feel more immersive than a standard classroom-only setup.

**Q: Is the film program at Altos de Chavón only theory, or does it include hands-on work?**
A: The program is built around both theoretical and practical learning, so it is not limited to lectures. Students also take part in immersive workshops plus creative research and experimentation, which is important if you want to understand how audiovisual productions are actually made. That mix suggests the school is aiming to train students in the full process, not just film history or criticism.

**Q: Who teaches the new film career at Altos de Chavón?**
A: Students learn from both local and international teachers, which gives the program a broader perspective than a purely local curriculum. Tanya Valette, who directs the Film career at Chavón, says the main requirement is to love cinema passionately. That focus tells you the school values commitment to film culture as much as technical skill.

**Q: Can I enroll in the second round of the film program at La Romana Campus?**
A: Admissions were open for September 2018 for the second installment of the Film Program at La Romana Campus. That makes La Romana the key location if you are looking at this specific intake. Since the article ties enrollment to that campus, timing and location are both part of the decision.

**Q: What short film courses does Altos de Chavón offer besides the two-year program?**
A: Altos de Chavón offers Continuing Education and International Summer programs for people who want to focus on specific areas of film for a shorter period. The topics listed include cinematography, editing, sound recording, screenwriting, animation, and art direction. That setup works better if you want targeted training instead of committing to a full two-year college-level program.