Established in London in 2003 by Femi Oguns, IDSA was founded with the specific intention of addressing the lack of representation and opportunities for Black and Minority Ethnic actors within the industry. While welcoming students of all ethnicities, its core mission remains to nurture a new, diverse generation of talent that reflects the real world on stage and screen. IDSA's curriculum is designed to provide state-of-the-art training from experienced acting coaches and practitioners who are active in the industry. The focus is on developing actors to their fullest potential across various disciplines relevant to theatre, film, and television.