Photo Gallery: International Academy of Film and Television

Alyssa Aguilos, 18, takes a look at a light before class at International Academy of Film and Television in Burbank on Wednesday, July 18, 2012. (Cheryl A. Guerrero/Staff Photographer)

July 19, 2012 2:59 PM PT

The International Academy of Film and Television is one of a handful of film schools in the area offering future filmmakers an alternative to a traditional, four-year education.

Armen Ter-Zakarian, 19, stands between two lights during a lighting and camera class at International Academy of Film and Television in Burbank on Wednesday, July 18, 2012. (Cheryl A. Guerrero/Staff Photographer)

Students Jason Barr, 17, from left, Oscar Alvarenga, 20, and Alyssa Aguilos, 18, listen to their teacher as he explains the history of the camera during a lighting and camera class at International Academy of Film and Television in Burbank on Wednesday, July 18, 2012. (Cheryl A. Guerrero/Staff Photographer)

Alyssa Aguilos, 18, stands between two lights during a demonstration at International Academy of Film and Television in Burbank on Wednesday, July 18, 2012. (Cheryl A. Guerrero/Staff Photographer)