Film Academy
An accelerated hands-on way to learn filmmaking
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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
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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
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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.