What's coming up.
Every class, event, and program in one place, in order. Our classes are intentionally small and they fill up fast, so grab your spot early. If something sells out, join the waitlist and you'll be notified the moment a seat opens.
Cinemaker Connect.
Wednesday, July 29 · 6–9pm · Cinemaker @ The Canopy, 916 Springdale Rd
For one night, the studios become a gallery: member work by Sav Power, Patrick McWilliams & Sharon Ibarra, plus drinks, bites, and the whole community in the room. Free for the first 100 RSVPs. 18+.
RSVP Free →
Make the studio your studio.
Two big, beautiful studios in East Austin with pro lighting, grip, and backdrops. No hourly clock. Come see it in person; a tour is included with every application.
Schedule a tour →
Not sure where to start with classes?
Tell us where you are and where you want to go, and we'll help you find the right first class for your goals, schedule, and experience level. No pressure, just a friendly conversation.
Schedule a consult →
Artist Access Program.
A six-month earn-and-learn program for emerging media artists: a $2,000 education fund, a full year of Cinemaker studio membership, and on-site job training, in exchange for about 10 hours a week. The 2026 cohort runs October through March.
Apply now →July.
Aug 15
Artist Access Program
Wed
Cinemaker Connect
August.
Sat
16mm Tactile Filmmaking & the Role of Analog Arts in Imagemaking
Sat
Directing Across Mediums & Platforms
Sat
Building a Sustainable Career as a DP / Cinematographer
Sat
Artist Access Program
Sat
Building a Sustainable Practice as an Independent Media Artist
Tue
Avant-Garde & Experimental Filmmaking
September.
Mon
Digital Filmmaking: Script to Screen
Wed
Narrative Filmmaking Intensive
Thu
Intro to Screenwriting for Films
Sat–Sun
Intro to Camera: Cinematography Basics
Mon
Intro to Screenwriting for Films
Sat–Sun
Intro to Adobe Premiere Pro
Sat–Sun
Development Lab with Meghan Ross
Sat–Sun
Intro to Lighting for Film & Video
October.
Sat–Sun
Intro to Cinema Cameras
Tue
Digital Filmmaking: Script to Screen
Thu
Editing Theory & Aesthetics
Sat–Sun
Intro to Super 8 Filmmaking
Wed
Intro to Production Management
Sat–Sun
Intro to Production Management
Sat–Sun
Intro to 2D Digital Animation
Tue
Intro to Rotoscope Animation
Sat–Sun
Intro to Camera: Cinematography Basics
Sat–Sun
Intro to Sound Recording for Film & Video
November.
Mon
Intro to Audio Post-Production
December.
Sat–Sun
Intro to DaVinci Resolve 19
Sat–Sun