The San Francisco Film School is a nationally accredited educational institution specializing in the training and development of film and media professionals. Since our inception, we have dedicated our school to the re-imagination of the film school model, and to building a more creative educational environment. We nurture the aspiring filmmaker's aesthetic spark while providing the critical hands-on training necessary to have a successful career in the film, television and new media industries.
The Associate of Applied Science degree program teaches every aspect of filmmaking and is designed for students wishing to pursue careers as writers, directors, cinematographers, producers and editors in the motion picture and television industries.
Read MoreThe Professional Certificate program focuses on creative expression and technical proficiency, and is designed for students wishing to pursue careers in corporate and web-based production.
Read MoreWe offer a number of exciting and challenging part-time filmmaking workshops from 2-weeks to 6-months in length. Every workshop is project-based and offers valuable, hands-on immersion in the art and craft of filmmaking.
Read MoreFor companies and groups, we offer customized Intro to Filmmaking workshops, as well as, more in-depth training in all areas of content creation.
Read More15-month intensive program covering all aspects of professional filmmaking.
9-month program focused on creative expression and technical proficiency.
Part-time workshops ranging from 2 weeks to 6 months.
Join us for an upcoming Open House to tour our campus, meet faculty, learn about our programs, and see student work. It's the best way to experience what San Francisco Film School has to offer.
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