About Us…
Why Choose Us?
Our combination of originality, creativity, a constantly evolving STEAM curriculum, strong industry connections, and a passionate team sets us apart and ensures that our students receive the best possible education and experiential learning opportunities. We believe in the power of creativity to inspire and transform.
Our Mission
Our mission is to inspire and empower the next generation of thinkers, innovators, and leaders. We believe that a strong foundation in STEAM, coupled with essential 21st-century skills, such as communication, creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, leadership, problem-solving, and social skills, provides young people with the best possible foundation for their future.
Our Originality and Creativity
- Passion for Creativity: We believe in the power of creativity to inspire and transform. Our STEAM programs are designed to ignite the imagination and foster innovative thinking.
- Experiential Learning: We prioritize hands-on, real-world experiences that go beyond traditional classroom settings, making learning more impactful and memorable.
Commitment to Evolving Curriculum
- Adaptability to Industry Standards: Our curriculum is dynamic and continually updated to align with the latest trends and standards. This ensures our students are well-prepared for future opportunities.
- Focus on creative STEAM: We emphasize the importance of integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) into our programs. This interdisciplinary approach equips students with a broad range of skills and knowledge.
Strong Industry and Education Connections
- Collaborative Partnerships: We leverage our extensive network of connections within the industry and education sectors, allowing us to provide our students with unique opportunities, resources, and insights.
- Expert Insights: Our programs often feature guest speakers, workshops, and collaborations with leading professionals, offering students firsthand exposure to their fields of interest.
Dedicated and Talented Team
- Passionate Educators: Our team is composed of dedicated professionals who are passionate about education and creativity. They bring a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to their teaching.
- Supportive Environment: We foster a supportive and inclusive environment where students can thrive. Our team is committed to helping each student achieve their full potential.
Filmed and recorded by our Teen Film students
Our Credentials
Combined, the Florida Film & STEM Academy team has over 4 decades experience in the Film and Television Industry.
We have produced over 200 television programs and films for some of the tops names in media: National Geographic, BBC, Fox, Channel 5, Discovery, Animal Planet to name a few.
Our shows can be found on these channels and also syndicated around the world in outlets such as Netflix, British Airways, hotel chains etc.
Mega Food
Ice Hotel
Mercedes Super Truck
Hoover Dam Bridge
Florida Film & STEM Academy
Why Choose Us?
Our passion for creativity, our tireless dedication in making sure our students are exposed to real world opportunities, our commitment to an evolving curriculum that adapts to meet current industry standards, our determination to make creative learning a priority, our philosophy that creative opportunity should be available to every student, our industry and education connections and, of course, our credentials.
Florida Film & STEM Academy
Meet the Directors
Kay Hill
Stefanie Robinson
VP of Operations, Stefanie Esquijarosa is a broadcast major and Production Manager for Steel Spyda. Stefanie is at the sharp end of film and TV – assisting with the production of documentaries both on and off location. She also has years of educational experience under her belt in broadcast and creative writing. Her passion for creative storytelling combined with her highly praised teaching skills make her perfectly placed to inspire the next generation of filmmakers through Florida Film & STEM Academy.
David Haynes
David Haynes, our EVP of Creative Media, is a master photographer and cinematographer. David has shot many industrial and engineering projects, including the CERN Large Hadron Collider, Ice Hotel, Hoover Dam Bridge, and Spaceport America for National Geographic’s popular Megastructure Series and his stunning representations of these engineering masterpieces and the people behind the scenes have been widely praised. He has also travelled the world in search of the greatest wild events on the planet.