We love having visitors. From formal tours, families in from out-of-town, neighbors and the just plain curious, we get all sorts of people coming by to learn about SFSDF and our mission.
We recently had the opportunity to welcome a big group of High School seniors from our neighbors from the distant north; Marin County. These students from The Marin School were touring the Bay Area checking out the film industry highlights such as Pixar, ILM, famous SF film locations and SFSDF.
We showed them around our new space, gave an inspiring talk about following your dreams (filmmaking or otherwise) and delivered a breakdown of how SFSDF is succeeding as a uniquely effective film school. Over two hours, students were treated to a hands-on, 3-point lighting lecture and watched a few of our best films.
“I love having kids this age come to the school and learn about what we do. They are at such a critical part of their lives; they are thinking about their futures and what they may want to do with themselves. I’m honored to be able to present filmmaking as possible path for these bright young adults, said Stephen Kopels, SFSDF Director of Education.
The Marin School attracts smart kids who want something different in their education. We honor each student’s unique learning style and act in accordance with an unshakeable belief in the potential of each and every student.
The Marin School faculty is made up of passionate, skilled, motivated teachers who love what they do. They wholeheartedly believe in each student’s unique potential and are equipped with the talent, tools, skill and enthusiasm to meet the needs of multiple learning styles.
Small class sizes naturally encourage more one-to-one teaching, experiential learning, innovative lessons and non-traditional, yet effective, learning opportunities. We offer a challenging, thought-provoking curriculum that effectively prepares graduates for college and life beyond.