Hands On Learning, Real World Experience
The San Francisco Film School (formerly SF School of Digital Filmmaking) offers a number of exciting and challenging programs of study. All our programs and workshops have a project-based curriculum that combine classroom study with hands-on digital filmmaking experience using professional equipment. Our flagship Digital Filmmaking Programs are designed to prepare students for careers in the entertainment industry. The Short Film and Visual Storytelling Workshops give students a valuable hands-on immersion into the art and craft of movie making. Our 6-Month Documentary Filmmaking Workshop trains students who are ready to delve into the world of non-fiction movie making. And our Introduction to Filmmaking Workshop is a great place to start for those completely new to filmmaking.
Accredited Programs
Associate of Applied Science in Digital Filmmaking
Length: 16 - 24 Months
The AAS degree program teaches every aspects of filmmaking and is designed for students wishing to pursue careers as writers, directors, producers, cinematographers, and editors in the motion picture and television industries. Students have the option of taking this program in-person, online, or hybrid.Professional Certificate in Digital Filmmaking
Length: 12 - 20 Months
The Professional Certificate program focuses on creative expression technical proficiency, and is designed for students wishing to pursue careers in corporate and web-based production. Students have the option of taking this program in-person, online, or hybrid.Continuing Education
Length: per semester
Students who wish to take individual semester classes can enroll as continuing education students, and can create a customized program of study suited to their individual needs and professional goals. Students can pursue core areas of filmmaking including directing, screenwriting, cinematography, producing, editing & post-production, and audio for film, as well as classes in film history and the business of film.Workshops
Short Filmmaking Workshop – 3 Months
Length: 3 Months
We offer a number of exciting and challenging filmmaking courses, many of which can be taken part-time. Our Short Film Workshops give students a valuable hands-on immersion into the art and craft of digital moviemaking. Students have the option of taking this program in-person, online, or hybrid.Short Filmmaking Workshop – 5 Weeks
Length: 5 Weeks
We offer a number of exciting and challenging filmmaking courses, many of which can be taken part-time. Our Short Film Workshops give students a valuable hands-on immersion into the art and craft of digital moviemaking. Students have the option of taking this program in-person, online, or hybrid.2023 – 2024 Academic Year
| Terms | Term Start | Term End |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Sept 9, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Mid-Fall Semester | Oct 28, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Spring Semester | Jan 13, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Mid-Spring Semester | Mar 03, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Summer Semester | May 12, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 |
| Mid-Summer Semester | Jun 30, 2024 | Aug 22, 2025 |