Palisades Charter High Film Package

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Screenwriting: Core Elements (On Demand)

Learn the core elements of writing a screenplay for a feature film, with an accomplished screenwriter as your guide. In this live, online course, you will develop a new script idea into an outline that can be used to write your first draft. The eight weeks will cover character development, theme, story arcs and visual storytelling. Sessions include presentation, discussion, and interactive exercises. The course concludes with a one-on-one mentoring session focused on your project.

Available now
Video instruction at your own pace
Certificate of Completion

Upcoming Sessions

On Demand

Instructor: Trey Ellis

Directing Actors (On Demand)

Available now
Video instruction at your own pace
Certificate of completion

Upcoming Sessions

on-demand

Instructor: Tessa Blake

Preparing to Direct Your First Feature Film with Andrew Ahn (On Demand)

Available now
Video instruction at your own pace
Certificate of Completion

Upcoming Sessions

on demand

Crafting Your Short Film Screenplay

Short films are a great way to showcase your voice, talent, and storytelling skill. In this eight-week self-paced online course, you will learn the fundamentals of screenwriting and develop your original story idea into a short screenplay with accomplished filmmakers as your guides. Designated homework assignments are reviewed by a Sundance Advisor and designed to move you closer to your completed short screenplay (5-15 pages).

Self-paced course
Group office hours
Individualized feedback
1-on-1 meeting with advisor (for additional fee)
Access to course for one year
Certificate of Completion

Upcoming Sessions

January 2026

January 19 – March 15, 2026

Instructor: Asher Jelinsky

March 2026

March 2 – April 26, 2026

Instructor: Asher Jelinsky

April 2026

April 20 – June 14, 2026

Instructor: Asher Jelinsky

June 2026

June 1 – July 26, 2026

Instructor: Asher Jelinsky

Documentary Filmmaking: Core Elements

You have an idea for a documentary film, but now you want an expert in the field to help guide you as you take the next step. In this eight-week self-paced course, you will learn how to move from concept through post-production with a documentary film. Along the way, you will develop a compelling proposal for potential funders of your project and get feedback on your work from a Sundance Collab Advisor.

Self-paced course
Group office hours
Individualized feedback
1-on-1 meeting with advisor (for additional fee)
Certificate of Completion
Access to course for one year

Upcoming Sessions

April 2026

April 13 – June 7, 2026

Instructor: Patrick Shen

June 2026

June 8 – August 2, 2026

Instructor: Patrick Shen