Continuing Education

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.

Continuing education students can enroll in any of the courses offered in our Digital Filmmaking Programs.  For a list of available classes please see catalog pages 9 – 11.

Schedule

Length: per semester

Requirements

All students must meet the requirements for the individual course in which they wish to enroll.  If a student wishes to have a class from another accredited institution be evaluated for possible meeting of requirement, the following criteria must be met: a) a grade of “B” or higher was achieved; b) the class is similar in scope and content to the class offered at SFFS.

Students wishing to have their credit evaluated must provide a syllabus of the class as well as a transcript from their previous school to be evaluated by the Director of Education. A notarized translation of the syllabus must be provided if in a language other than English.  A written exam, oral exam, or a technical competence exam may be additionally requested as appropriate for the class.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition: $795 per semester credit*
Application Fee: $45 ($10 veterans)

(* Students taking more than 6 credits per semester will be charged $695 per credit)

How to Apply

Step 1:

Apply Online
OR
Download an Application

Step 2:

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Click Here to Complete the FAFSA 

Step 3:

Submit the complete application packet

  • Completed Admissions Application
  • Personal Profile (1-2 pages containing a personal history, and motivation for attending)
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • High School Diploma (or GED)
  • Copy of DD Form 214 and Most Recent VA Certificate of Eligibility (Veterans Only)

Mail to:

San Francisco Film School
Attn: Admissions Department
155 Sansome Street, 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA
94104

~OR~

Email to:

admissions@sanfranciscofilmschool.edu

Please note there is a non-refundable $45 application fee