Master the art of filmmaking - from the basics to pro
Individual tracks start as low as $99/Class
You will gain valuable experience collaborating with directors while networking with potential future scene partners and filmmakers. This is an opportunity to be seen, connect, and grow your career in a supportive environment.
Scene Lab
A Hands-On Workshop for Directors & Actors
Workshop Your Scene, Sharpen Your Skills, and Build Industry Connections
This intimate workshop is limited to only 4 directors and 8 actors, ensuring focused time and personalized feedback. Participants will submit their resumes and reels for consideration, and union members receive a discount.
Structure:
Each scene group will have 20 minutes to workshop a 3-page maximum scene, just like on a real set. You may use any or all of the actors, but each director is paired with at least 2 actors. After 20 minutes, there will be a 10-minute feedback session. Each person must submit written feedback to every participant (this can be submitted anonymously).
Directors
This is your chance to practice under pressure, build confidence, and refine your directing chops. Expect to direct in front of the entire class, blocking and adjusting the scene in multiple ways under a ticking clock—because on a real set, you often have only 5-10 minutes to block and rehearse.
Actors
Spectators
Be a fly on the wall—learn by observing and providing feedback for all your fellow scene lab members! Everyone is required to submit anonymous written feedback for each member, to foster growth and improvement. A public feedback session for further discussion will follow each workshopped scene.
By Courses
Create Your Own Content
Make a short film with your phone or camera in less than 6 days.
The Art of Raising Money
Learn how to build a pitch deck, talk to investors, and find other sources of money (grants, crowdfunding, etc)
Advanced Short Filmmaking
Make a 8-15 minute short film utilizing a cinema grade camera with a full cast and crew.
Make Your First Feature
Learn how to complete a 90-minute film from start to end. From development to final delivery.
By Level
Level 1: Basics
The very intro level to storytelling. You have never been on a film set and do not know how a film set operates.This is the perfect place to start. REQUIRED before advancing.
Level 2: Intermediate
You have already worked on your first film set! You are ready to explore and perhaps specialize in certain crew positions. Or maybe, you're ready to make your first one-person production team film!
Level 3: Advanced
You are now a working professional in the industry with 3-5 years of experience and want to advance in your position.You are ready to make your first professional short film complete with a full crew!
Level 4: Pro
You have been in the industry for over 5 years and are looking to discover very specific skills and techniques from other peers in your field. Maybe, you are ready to make your feature film.
By Process
Development
Learn the skill of transforming a simple idea into a fully-fledged script.
Pre-Production
Learn the process of pre-production by mastering skills such as script breakdown, scheduling, and prep.
Production
Acquire the skills to effectively shoot, light, and record sound for your film production.
Post-Production
Learn to edit footage, color correct, perform sound mixing to successfully finalize your film.
By Instructor
Christine Chen
Producer, Director, and 1st Assistant director for over a decade in the industry.
Eve Butterly
Script Supervisor
Shannon Trigger
Hair and Makeup
PA Bootcamp
Production Assistant Basics
By Department
Screenwriting
Take your ideas and convert it into a professional screenplay
Directing
The art of working with actors and communicating with crew.
Camera
Learn the basic techniques for cinematography. From lighting to framing.
Art
Learn what it takes to set dress a scene. From prop making to set design.
Editing
Hands on step by step walk throughs to put together your movie into a viewable format.
Hair & Makeup
Experiment and learn new techniques for creating unique looks from special effects to beauty.
Acting
The craft and business of working full-time as an actor in the industry.
Producing
Prepare your script to shoot - from gathering resources, to raising funding.
Become an expert in the art of filmmaking.
Subscription membership to our full library of classes is currently in development.