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From Script to Screens: Writing Your Micro-Series
This application will close July 1, 2026
From Script to Screens: Writing Your Micro-Series
Apply for the opportunity to join a live online course, presented in collaboration with TikTok, where you’ll learn about the current landscape of the micro-series, and the writing craft designed to engage audiences at scale.
Directing Actors Workshop
Intermediate to Advanced
Instructor: Julian Higgins
In this interactive course, you will learn to break down scenes for narrative and psychological transitions, and have the option to learn-by-doing by stepping into the position of Actor and Director to master the language of “playable” direction.
Making Your Horror Short Film with Yoko Okumura
Beginner to Intermediate
Instructor: Yoko Okumura
In this 4-day intensive, acclaimed filmmaker Yoko Okumura will take you out of your comfort zone to dissect the process of creating a compelling horror short.
Introduction to Documentary
Beginner
Instructor: Cecilia Aldarondo
Learn how to distinguish between a topical issue and a compelling, character-driven nonfiction film while developing a strong understanding of documentary storytelling, narrative structure, ethics, and production.
Mapping Your Directing Career with Rob Spera
Beginner to Intermediate
Instructor: Rob Spera
In this weekend intensive, director, author, and educator Rob Spera will help you cut through the noise and create a career plan that works for you. You will gain a deeper understanding of how the industry works and how to best position yourself as a creative!
Introduction to Screenwriting
Beginner
Instructor: Michael Urban
Over four weeks, you'll learn how to shape your story, develop compelling characters, build a strong thematic core, and master the tools of the trade—from beat sheets and outlines to treatments and screenplay formatting. If you are new to screenwriting, this introductory course will provide you with the practical skills to get started on your feature film screenplay.
Introduction to Directing
Beginner
Instructor: Rachel Raimist
What does it truly mean to be a director? Where do you start in your journey to become one; what do you need to know before you step on set? With an experienced film director as your guide, this four-week course will provide you with a fundamental understanding of the craft.