Film Classes in San Francisco, CA

Important: This course is for New Students only. For Returning Students, please proceed to this course. Only New Students can avail of these promotional prices. Clients cannot purchase a 2nd 3-Part class for $99. We will not be able to warrant promotional price purchases for returning students. This is an on-camera class that stresses acting for...

Important: This Price option is for New Students Only. For Returning Students, please proceed to this course.  Only New Students can avail of these promotional prices. Clients cannot purchase a 2nd 3-Part class for $99. We will not be able to warrant promotional price purchases for returning students. -- The advanced class gives advanced and...

Want to use this time to film your next project, but only have your phone to use? No problem! From video diaries to feature films, your light, mobile, and quite powerful smartphone can be used to create your next project. Explore techniques, strategies, and tools, including additional accessories and apps that can help you make great work with your...

Screenwriting & Filmmaking Camp is a one-week online intensive for young filmmakers age 11-18 who are just beginning, or have a some experience. Kids and teens learn how to (1) write a script; (2) plan their shoot; (3) film it; and (4) edit it. Students will have two hours of class per day, plus a minimum of 2 hours later in the day to work independently...

Learn to become a professional film editor using the latest technology to create and produce film. This bootcamp provides students with the opportunity to explore various features of Final Cut Pro software to produce and edit film.  Students will learn the fundamentals of video editing, building timelines, cleaning up audio, using transitions...

The Beginning Script Supervising Workshops cover all the hard and fast rules of filmmaking that every script supervisor must know. The course includes all the fundamental skills needed to successfully script dramatic films for film and/or television. What you will learn: Skills and duties of the script supervisor from pre-production through production....

Interested in gaining more insight into the films that you watch? Screen different assigned films between classes, and we’ll dive deep into the film, exploring topics including film history, genres, editing, and theory. Different films will be explored each term. Note that students will be assigned films that they can stream through Netflix or Amazon...

Actors need to know how to self-tape now more than ever. Practice your audition technique and learn the skills that set on-camera work apart from the theatrical auditioning process. A senior Piven teacher will prepare students to audition for everything from one-liners to series regular to feature film auditions. Students will learn exercises to become...

There are endless ways to capture a story. How do you know the best way to shoot yours? In this workshop, examine various modes and styles in documentary cinematography. From handheld verité to the Interrotron and high production value, explore the myriad of ways a cinematographer can change the look and feel of any shoot on site and in frame. ...

Learn about the world of streaming television services and how to watch on your devices.

This class is presented in partnership with Sarah Lawrence College. This class is offered both online and in-person. Click here for the in-person class registration. This one week course is an in-depth study of the filmmaking process  from script to screen. Students will gain a better understanding of  critical craft elements necessary...

2-Week Online TV/Film Intensive with Major Casting Professional, Jake Warnecke! Join us for a 2-Week Online TV & Film Intensive with MAJOR Casting Professional, Jake Warnecke! This class is for actors 16 years old and up. You will be working on scene study, cold-reading and audition techniques. This class will be held online via Zoom. This will...

2-Week Online TV/Film Intensive with Major Casting Professional, Jake Warnecke! Join us for a 2-Week Online TV & Film Intensive with MAJOR Casting Professional, Jake Warnecke! This class is for actors 16 years old and up. You will be working on scene study, cold-reading and audition techniques. This class will be held online via Zoom. This...

Online Commercial Masterclass with Top Commercial Agent of DDO Artists! BRAND NEW CLASS! We're thrilled to welcome Top Commercial Agent of DDO Artists, Candace Stewart, for an ONLINE Commercial Masterclass! This class is for actors 16 years old and up and you will be working on on-camera commercial acting techniques.  This will be a live...

Online Commercial Masterclass with Top Commercial Agent of DDO Artists! BRAND NEW CLASS! We're thrilled to welcome Top Commercial Agent of DDO Artists, Candace Stewart, for an ONLINE Commercial Masterclass! This class is for actors 16 years old and up and you will be working on on-camera commercial acting techniques.  This will be a live...