Film Academy

An accelerated hands-on way to learn filmmaking

  • The Details

    $250 Each Session - Tuition waved for interns (must be 14+) and NCM volunteers

    3 Month (12 weeks) Sessions: Jan- March, April - June, July - Sept

    Spring Session: April 3rd - June 26th

    Ages 12+

    Afternoon classes

    Fun workshops and events

    Hands-on projects

    Challenges and Assignments

    Use of equipment

    All projects are included in the Thru the Lens Local Filmmakers Showcase consideration

  • The Classes

    1st Wed 3:30 - 4:30 Community Film Project

    1st Wed 4:30 - 5:30 Film Class (various topics)

    1st Wed 5:30 - 6:30 Film Editing Help (Resolve)

    2nd Wed 3:30 - 4:30 Camera Movement

    2nd Wed 4:30 - 6:30 Spotlight Interview Project

    3rd Wed 3:30 - 4:30 Audio Editing Basics

    3rd Wed 3:30 - 4:30 Video Editing Basics (Resolve)

    3rd Wed 4:30 - 5:30 Advanced Editing (Resolve)

    3rd Wed 5:30 - 6:30 Film Editing Help (Resolve)

    4th Wed 3:30 - 4:30 Cell Phone Filmmaking

    4th Wed 4:30 - 5:30 Film Class (various topics)

    4th Wed 5:30 - 8:30 Film Academy Events (various)

    Topics covered: Camera, lighting, audio, script writing, storyboarding, editing, the technical stuff, and more

  • Events

    EditFest - May 22nd 5:30

    Summer Film Camp June 17-20 & 24-27

    Thru the Lens - Local Filmmakers Showcase

    & more

Apply for our Scholarship

NCM is giving away one scholarship for the April through June Session. The individual must reside in Nevada County, can be any age (12+), must be able to attend the Wednesday sessions, and have a passion for filmmaking. Send a one page letter to stationmanager@ nevadacountytv.org with your contact information, links to previous work (not required), your reason for wanting to be a filmmaker, why you should be awarded this scholarship.

Deadline for submission - March 20th

You will be contacted upon receipt for an in-person interview.

Waive the Tuition

Consider volunteering or interning with NCM to get your tuition waived. Must be 14 years or older and work a minimum of 4 hours per week. Contact us today if interested.