Upcoming Classes — Austin School of Film
★ Programs Calendar ★

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.

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Fall Film Social at Cinemaker, Thursday September 10
Free · RSVP

Fall Film Social.

Thu Sep 10 · 6–8pm · Cinemaker, 916 Springdale Rd

An evening for people who make film and art in Austin. Meet the team, walk the fall calendar with us, hear our Austin Studio Tour plans first, and get into a few things we haven't announced yet. Sips, snacks, no pretension, and a free tote if you bring proof of a fall class registration. Come as you are.

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September.

★ Fall session begins
Sep 7
Mon
★ 8-week course · Session 1 · Beginner friendly

Digital Filmmaking: Script to Screen

Mondays through Oct 26 · 6:30–9:30pm · Sold out · Session 2 starts Oct 6

Join Waitlist
Sep 9
Wed
★ Intensive · Focus on directing

Narrative Filmmaking Intensive

Wednesdays through Nov 11, plus 2 labs · 6:30–9:30pm · Limited to 6 students · Applications closed · Join the waitlist to hear first when 2027 applications open

Waitlist for 2027
Sep 10
Thu
★ Event · Free · Everyone welcome

Fall Film Social

6–8pm · Cinemaker, 916 Springdale Rd · Sips, snacks, first look at the fall lineup · Free tote with proof of a fall class registration

★ RSVP Free
Sep 10
Thu
★ 8-week course · Virtual · Beginner friendly

Intro to Screenwriting for Films

Thursdays through Oct 29 · 6:30–8:30pm

Limited Spots Left
Sep 12–13
Sat–Sun
★ Weekend workshop · Beginner friendly

Intro to Camera: Cinematography Basics

10am–4pm · Sold out · Oct 24–25 is full too, the waitlist covers both

Join Waitlist
Sep 14
Mon
★ 8-week course · In-person · Beginner friendly

Intro to Screenwriting for Films

Mondays through Nov 2 · 6:30–8:30pm

Limited Spots Left
Sep 18
Fri
★ Program · 2026 cohort

Artist Access Program Orientation

10am–2pm · Cinemaker · Headshots included · Required for accepted participants

By Invitation
Sep 19–20
Sat–Sun
★ Weekend workshop · Beginner friendly

Intro to Adobe Premiere Pro

10am–4pm · Also offered Dec 12–13

Limited Spots Left
Sep 19–20
Sat–Sun
★ Weekend lab · New

Creative Development Lab with Meghan Ross

10am–4pm · Discussion-based. Bring your project

★ Enrolling
Sep 26–27
Sat–Sun
★ Weekend workshop · Beginner friendly

Intro to Lighting for Film & Video

10am–4pm

Limited Spots Left

October.

★ Busiest month of the season
Oct 1
Thu
★ Program · 2026 cohort · Day one

Artist Access Program Begins

Six-month term through Mar 31 · A new cohort of emerging artists begins · Studio benefits unlock after the first 30 days

By Invitation
Oct 1
Thu
★ Event · Open call opens · Austin Studio Tour

Cinema Obscura: Open Call for Media Arts Projects

Submissions open for our Austin Studio Tour exhibition · Closes Oct 15 · More information soon

Opening Soon
Oct 3–4
Sat–Sun
★ Weekend workshop · Intermediate

Intro to Cinema Cameras

10am–4pm

★ Enrolling
Oct 6
Tue
★ 8-week course · Session 2 · Beginner friendly

Digital Filmmaking: Script to Screen

Tuesdays through Dec 1 (no class Nov 24) · 6:30–9:30pm · Register by Sep 1

Limited Spots Left
Oct 8
Thu
★ 4-week course

Editing Theory & Aesthetics

Thursdays through Oct 29 · 6:30–9:30pm · 1 seat left

Limited Spots Left
Oct 10–11
Sat–Sun
★ Weekend workshop · Beginner friendly

Intro to Super 8 Filmmaking

10am–4pm

★ Enrolling
Oct 14
Wed
★ 4-week course · Virtual · Beginner friendly

Intro to Production Management

Wednesdays through Nov 4 · 6:30–8:30pm

★ Enrolling
Oct 15
Thu
★ Event · Open call closes · Austin Studio Tour

Cinema Obscura: Open Call Closes

Last day to submit media arts projects for our Austin Studio Tour exhibition · More information soon

Deadline
Oct 17–18
Sat–Sun
★ Weekend workshop · In-person · Beginner friendly

Intro to Production Management

10am–4pm

★ Enrolling
Oct 17–18
Sat–Sun
★ Weekend workshop · Beginner friendly

Intro to 2D Digital Animation

10am–4pm · 1 seat left

Limited Spots Left
Oct 20
Tue
★ 6-week course · Beginner friendly

Intro to Rotoscope Animation

Tuesdays through Dec 1 (no class Nov 24) · 6:30–9:30pm

★ Enrolling
Oct 24–25
Sat–Sun
★ Weekend workshop · Beginner friendly

Intro to Camera: Cinematography Basics

10am–4pm · Sold out

Join Waitlist
Oct 24–25
Sat–Sun
★ Weekend workshop · Beginner friendly

Intro to Sound Recording for Film & Video

10am–4pm

★ Enrolling
Halloween weekend, Oct 31 – Nov 1: no classes. Go be scary.