Radical Learning, Analog Play, and DIY Filmmaking
16mm Direct Animation Workshop, February 2025
Summer’s here, and we’re not slowing down. Austin School of Film is cranking the volume on community-centered education and hands-on experimentation. Whether you’re itching to learn new digital tools, dive into the raw magic of analog film, or explore methods of traditional filmmaking, July is packed with chances to learn something new and maybe even start a cinematic revolution?!
community HIGHLIGHT: Free Analog Film WORKSHOP
Saturday, July 5, 2025 @ CINEMAKER
Chinwe Okorie
Come make something wild! Join award-winning filmmaker Chinwe Okorie, twice nominated for Best Austin Filmmaker by the Austin Chronicle, for Paint the Reel, a free drop-in analog film workshop celebrating family, joy, and community through hands-on creative chaos. Inspired by Chinwe’s film Cycles, we’ll hand-paint 16mm film strips to weave personal stories into a collective, experimental reel. You’ll leave with a digitized piece of the collaborative film—proof you were part of something electric.
No RSVP needed. No gatekeeping. Just show up, grab a brush, and get weird. All ages welcome. Family friendly.
This event is part of OPEN CANOPY, a campus-wide arts activation in East Austin. Join us and explore dozens of vibrant, art-focused spaces welcoming the public to connect with our local creative community!
MORE WORKSHOPS
Intro to Camera Basics(Beginner Friendly)
July 12 & 13, 2025 | 2 SPOTS LEFT
Intro to Production Management (All Levels)
July 12 & 13, 2025 | 4 SPOTS LEFT
16mm Tactile Filmmaking (Beginner Friendly)
July 13, 2025 | 4 SPOTS LEFT
Intro to Super 8 Filmmaking (Beginner Friendly)
July 19 & 20, 2025 | SOLD OUT
Advanced Premiere Pro
July 26 & 27, 2025 | 6 SPOTS LEFT
Editing Theory & Aesthetics (All Levels)
July 28 – August 18, 2025 | 7 SPOTS LEFT
Why We Do This
At Austin School of Film, we believe film is for everyone. We support community-centered skill-building that supports you to tell your story your way. We help protect analog formats from extinction. We create space for independent voices. And we stand firm in our mission to provide education that’s raw, real, and radically inclusive.
So remember, you don’t just have to watch films—you can make your own right here!