Film Core

In Person

Level: Intermediate

Prerequisites: Acting for Film

Age: 18+

Length: 8 weeks

Price: Early Bird Pricing: $495

FALL 2025: Begins Friday September 12, 2025, 6:30pm-9pm- Late registration pricing is $545 and begins September 4, 2025

Who it’s for: Film Core is for those who have successfully completed the Acting for Film course and are eager to deepen their understanding of on-camera acting. Led by acclaimed instructor Emilio Rodriguez, this course provides an opportunity to refine your skills and gain more on-camera experience.

What it’s about: In this 8-week course, you’ll delve into the art of storytelling through the lens. With hands-on experience, you'll collaborate on a student project, receiving feedback to enhance your performance. Explore advanced techniques and concepts while creating your own project from idea to final product.

Topics Include:

• Script development and collaborative writing
• Character building for the screen
• Rehearsal techniques for on-camera performance
• Blocking and working with the camera
• Bringing a short film from page to production
• And a lot more!

You’ll walk away with: By the end of Film Core, you will sharpen your on-camera skills while creating a fully realized short film alongside your classmates and working professional filmmakers. You’ll leave with a deeper confidence, the thrill of seeing your work come to life on screen, and the pride of being an important part of a collaborative project.