Louisiana Academy of Production (LAAP) is a new groundbreaking, high-concept charter high school set to open in August of 2026 at Celtic Studios in Baton Rouge, the largest purpose-built film and television production facility in the Gulf South.
Our Mission
Shaping the future of the film & television industry through public education.
Louisiana Academy of Production is dedicated to building a more inclusive pipeline of college and career-ready students in Louisiana who are interested in the film, television, and digital media industries.
Set to Open at Celtic Studios in Baton Rouge
Our vision is to equip a diverse student body with the skills and opportunities required for successful entry into competitive media programs at the collegiate level or directly into high-wage media careers.
Meet Our Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is made up of the region’s leading experts in film, education, law, policy, and business—Representing a wide variety of skills & expertise.
Katie Patton Pryor
Brandon Lagarde
Kenny Nguyen
Stevee-Rayne Warren
School Leadership & Partners
INDSTRY, an organization established by the Entertainment Industry (EI) Foundation, is an entity catalyzing the development of production-industry programs across the United States.
LAAP is working with INDSTRY to secure critical partnerships that open the doors to the highest-quality educational and professional opportunities for its students.
Ensure
Access to critical technology and tools along with cutting-edge, industry-specific curriculum, like SmashCut
Identify
Industry expert speakers and instructors for CTE classes and general student audiences
Provide
One week of on-site, summer professional development for instructional staff at Roybal TV + Film Magnet in Los Angeles.
Coordinate
An annual student film festival for juniors and seniors of all INDSTRY-affiliated schools
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Jumpstart Your Career in Film & Television
All LAAP students will graduate ready to succeed in both college as well as in a high-wage role in the production industry, equipped with a TOPS University Diploma or TOPS TECH Diploma, industry-based credentials from LAAP’s Production Career Pathway Program, and membership in the ARRAY Crew personnel database.
College Prep
The Louisiana Academy of Production will offer students both a college-preparatory diploma and the opportunity to graduate with a 9-credit career pathway within the production industry.
Career Pathways
The career pathways at LAAP will prepare students to enter skilled, high-demand production jobs in areas such as camera/grip, costume and set design, and post-production editing.
In ninth and tenth grades, LAAP students study all areas of film and television production. In eleventh and twelfth grade, students choose to focus on one of our career pathways.
Technical
Dive into the technical side by operating cameras, setting up lighting and sound, and managing the electrical needs on a film set.
Craft
Get hands-on with set design, art direction, hair and makeup, and costume design to bring a film's visual story to life.
Post-Production
Discover how to turn raw footage into captivating films through editing, sound mixing, adding visual effects, and animation.
Business
Explore the business side of movies, focusing on accounting, film financing, distribution, and marketing strategies.
Ways to Get Involved
Make a Donation
Support the next generation of filmmakers by making a donation today.
Join the Student Waitlist
Secure your spot at LAAP and be the first to know when enrollment opens.
Employment Opportunities
Explore exciting career opportunities and become part of the LAAP team.
