Effective September 1, 2026, LUMÉ Kids Film Studio will officially transition to a new academic format under the name LUMÉ Kids Film Academy.

As part of this transition, the Studio is introducing a new three-year academic program that includes a comprehensive curriculum, examinations, academic assessment, qualification requirements, graduation documents, and practical training through professional film and media production.

LUMÉ Kids Film Academy is a film school for children and teenagers aged 6 to 18, established and operated by Publish Art Productions Inc. in Edmonton, Alberta. The Academy combines structured education with real production experience through the company's original media projects and offers a comprehensive three-year academic program designed to prepare children and teenagers for careers in the film, television, and media industries.

Three-Year Academic Program

Year 1 – Foundation

The Foundation Year develops the essential professional knowledge and practical skills required for further study and professional work.

Students study:

• acting,

• voice and speech,

• vocal performance,

• stage movement,

• on-camera performance,

• the fundamentals of film production,

• the fundamentals of television, camera posing,

• professional ethics, and professional conduct on a film set.

Throughout the academic year, students complete academic assessments and sit final examinations before progressing to the next level.

Year 2 – Professional Training

The Professional Training Year focuses on advanced training and professional specialization. Students continue developing their professional skills through instruction with Academy faculty while regularly participating in real productions created by Publish Art Productions Inc., including feature films, television series, television programs, music videos, photography projects, and other media productions.

Where permitted by applicable law and the requirements of individual productions, students may have opportunities to receive remuneration for participating in professional productions.

Year 3 – Advanced Training / Graduation

The third year is the Academy's graduation year. Students complete a graduation project, sit final examinations, and defend their final project before the Academy Examination Board. Students who successfully complete the three-year academic program receive the Academy Graduation Diploma.

Academic System

The Academy's academic system includes a comprehensive academic curriculum, standardized examinations, unified academic requirements, annual academic assessment, the Academy Graduate Registry, and Academy Qualification Diplomas.

Graduation Documents

At the end of each academic year, every student receives an Academic Transcript listing all completed subjects, a Record of Practical Training Hours, and a Professional Portfolio containing photographs and video projects in which the student participated during the academic year.

Upon successful completion of the full three-year academic program, graduates receive the Academy Graduation Diploma.

The diploma certifies successful completion of the Academy's academic program and documents the graduate's completed coursework, achievements, practical training, and demonstrated professional competencies.

Practical Training

One of the Academy's defining features is the integration of education with real professional production. Throughout the program, students participate in real film, television, music, photography, and other media productions created by Publish Art Productions Inc.

This enables students to gain:

• practical on-set experience,

• develop a professional portfolio,

• accumulate documented practical training hours,

• prepare for professional careers in the film, television, and media industries.

Tuition and Schedule

The Academy's educational program is partially funded by sponsoring companies, allowing tuition to be offered at a significantly reduced rate.

As a result, tuition for the Academy's regular academic program is

CAD $160 per month, plus applicable GST.

Students who successfully complete the competitive selection process and are accepted into

“The Best” - Talent Development Program

receive a full tuition scholarship covering 100% of the Academy's tuition for the period specified by the program.

The academic program includes five academic hours of instruction per week, except when a scheduled class day falls on a statutory holiday.

Admission

Before enrolment, every applicant completes an entrance assessment to determine the most appropriate level of study.

Participation in professional productions is permitted only with written parental consent and in accordance with applicable legislation and the requirements of each individual production.

All scripts, music, songs, video clips, and other materials are original works, and all copyrights are owned by Publish Art Productions Inc.