Christian Drama & Storytelling
Shape faith-rooted stories that move audiences and serve the mission of the Church.
School
TKP School of Cinematic Arts
Directing, screenwriting, cinematography, editing, acting and production design taught through a Kingdom lens.
The school
Stories of faith, crafted for the screen
TKP School of Cinematic Arts develops Christian storytellers who can carry a vision from spiritual inspiration to a compelling screen experience. The certificate interweaves drama ministry, writing, performance, directing, camera craft and post-production into one practical pathway for purposeful filmmakers.
Registration opens Dec 1st 2026
Registration for this certificate opens Dec 1st 2026, and classes begin February 2027. Registration is open now for the Certificate in Generative Artificial Intelligence.
Course 1
Certificate in Christian Drama and Cinematic Arts
Screenwriting
Develop compelling characters, dialogue and screen-ready scripts from idea to final draft.
Acting for Screen
Build truthful performances, emotional presence and continuity for the camera.
Directing
Lead actors and crew while translating a creative vision into purposeful scenes.
Cinematography
Use camera, lighting, lenses and movement to tell the story visually.
Editing & Post-Production
Craft rhythm, sound, colour and polished delivery from raw footage to final film.
Curriculum
Disciplines you will train in
Directing
Blocking, coverage, working with actors and holding the vision.
Screenwriting
Kingdom story structure, dialogue and rewriting to shootable pages.
Cinematography
Exposure, lensing, lighting design and camera movement.
Editing & Post
Assembly, rhythm, colour and delivery for screen and stream.
Acting for Screen
Truthful performance, continuity and screen presence.
Production Design
Sets, props, wardrobe and the world of the story.
Cohorts
Three cohorts, one curriculum
Choose the cohort that matches the student's age when enrolling.
Junior Cohort
Children (11 – 14)
Playful, supervised sessions with simplified tools and guided projects.
Youth Cohort
Teens (14 – 18)
Project-driven training with team assignments and mentor reviews.
Adult Cohort
Adults (19+)
Professional pace, portfolio outcomes and ministry deployment.
Spring savings
Certificate in Christian Drama and Cinematic Arts
$1,999
$199
Full craft foundation with mentor reviews, a graded assessment and a certificate on completion.
Registration opens Dec 1st 2026
School leadership
Who leads the school
Director
Elvon Jarrett
Assistant Director
Tokunbo Jarrett