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Ignite Your Creativity. Tell Your Story.
At Hurrah TV & Film Academy, we inspire and empower young creators ages 12–19 to discover the art and craft of filmmaking, television production, animation, photography, and digital media.
Hands-on Learning – From script to screen, students work with professional equipment and real-world production workflows.
Creative Exploration – Dive into editing, directing, studio production, animation, and more in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Industry Insight – Learn from experienced instructors and guest professionals who bring real industry knowledge to every class.
Modern Studio Space – Film, create, and collaborate in our fully equipped production studios and editing labs.
Whether you’re dreaming of the director’s chair, a career behind the camera, or just want to explore your creative voice —
Hurrah TV & Film Academy is your stage to shine.
Join us and start telling your story today!
We are located in the heart of Norfolk’s NEON District. The Nusbaum Television and Film Academy is more than just a school; it’s a launchpad for aspiring television and film professionals. We are dedicated to nurturing the next generation of storytellers by providing them with the skills and experiences needed to thrive in the industry. Designed specifically for middle and high school students, our academy offers a comprehensive and fun curriculum that blends creative development with technical expertise, ensuring a well-rounded and diverse education in the arts of television and film production.
Summer Camps are in session!
We still have spaces available.
Our class sessions are below.
Fall Session starting September 8th through November 14th, 2025.
Winter Sessions starting January 5th through March 12th, 2026.
Spring Sessions begin March 21rd – June 5th, 2026
Please call 757-627-5437 to learn more about our newest program offerings.
HTVFA Mission Statement
Our vision, the HTVFA (Hurrah TV & Film Academy), is to create a unique space where students can take their interest in expressing themselves through film to the next level, develop artistic and practical skills, and learn to tell stories. We strive to foster creativity, inclusivity, education, recognition, community outreach, collaboration, and contributing to the cultural and artistic landscape of our community.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
We offer a 30’ x 35’ professional-grade studio, overhead lighting grid, control room, two 4K professional pedestal cameras, one 4k ceiling camera, green screen, 12 Mac Studio editing suites, professional cameras and audio for students, sound booth, kitchen and a green room for visitors, guests and industry partners who can use our studio.
Industry Partnerships
We’ll offer collaborations with area college media departments, TV, news, and marketing studios for students to observe productions, ask questions, and make professional connections. Guest lectures and workshops with directors, editors, actors, screenwriters, and technicians.
Extracurricular Activities
Film clubs and social gatherings where students can share their passion for cinema.
Our annual film festival showcases student work in video production and photography.
Local field trips to observe newscasts, live and commercial production.
Michael Bibbo
TV & Film Academy Director
Michael Bibbo has been producing television and film for over 30 years and has more than 250 television programs to his credit.
Michael graduated from Bennington College and followed his passion for film and attended the New School University in New York City, graduating with a M.A. in Film and Media Communications.
Following school, he landed in Norfolk, Virginia and produced content for a local television program called “BuzTV,” a late-night entertainment program which earned several regional Emmy Awards. His follow-up was “Brain Stew”, a syndicated children’s educational series rated in the top 10 programs in the country.
In 2007, he co-created one of NASA’s most successful outreach programs, NASA 360 which continues today. It was the first NASA series to air on HULU, iTunes, DIRECTV, AND PBS. It earned 3 Capital Region Emmy Awards during its run and in 2011 Michael was nominated for a National Daytime Emmy Award for editing. His follow-up series, NASA X was produced through 2022.
Michael taught film production at Old Dominion University for several semesters from 2019-2020. He continues to maintain and foster professional working relationships with several of his students.
Michael has been actively involved for several years in the development of our film and television academy. His enthusiasm and involvement in local media production continues to inspire the next generation of creators.
He continues to work on national and local commercial projects, documentaries, and aerial videography through his company, Waverleigh Creative.
Grateful Hurrah Players Highlight
Hurrah gave me a purpose and helped me discover my passion. I had such a sense of fulfillment at a young age because of The Hurrah Players and Hugh Copeland. It set the track for my career and life.
Through kindness, acceptance and love, Hurrah became a place most of us call home and people we call family. I can never replace the collection of incredible memories I have or the lessons I have learned. I believe anyone who joins will inevitably begin to feel this way and become part of our family.
