Creating Filmmakers and Content Creators with Careers in the Entertainment Industry

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.

Our Programs

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AAS Degree in Digital Filmmaking

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.

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PC

Professional Certificate in Digital Filmmaking

The 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.

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WS

Workshops

We 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.

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CT

Corporate Training & Team Building

For companies and groups, we offer customized Intro to Filmmaking workshops, as well as, more in-depth training in all areas of content creation.

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What Students Say

After careful consideration, comparing and contrasting the top 20 film schools in the United States, I chose San Francisco School of Digital Filmmaking. It has been one of the best decisions I have made in my life.

Joyce Anastasia
Digital Filmmaking Program Graduate

Upcoming Programs

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Spring 2026

AAS Degree in Digital Filmmaking

15-month intensive program covering all aspects of professional filmmaking.

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March 2026

Professional Certificate Program

9-month program focused on creative expression and technical proficiency.

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Ongoing

Weekend Filmmaking Workshops

Part-time workshops ranging from 2 weeks to 6 months.

Open Houses & Information

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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