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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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Adult Summer Camp.
Saturdays, Aug 1 · 8 · 15 · 22 · 12–3pm
Four free afternoons with nine working artists. Two hands-on workshops and two panels: 16mm tactile filmmaking, directing across mediums, building a career as a DP, and sustaining an independent practice. No cost, no prerequisites.
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Narrative Filmmaking Intensive.
Wednesdays, Sep 9 – Nov 11 · plus 2 labs · 6:30–9:30pm
Ten weeks of directing with William F. Reed, capped at six students. Everyone writes, directs, and produces their own 5 to 10 minute short, with a $150 production stipend, three months of Cinemaker studio access, and gear rentals included. Films premiere at Film & Friends in Spring 2027.
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Artist Access Program.
2026 cohort runs Oct 1 – Mar 31 · Orientation Sep 15
A six-month earn-and-learn 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.
Apply now →Make the studio your studio.
Two big studios in East Austin with pro lighting, grip, and backdrops. No hourly clock. A tour is included with every application.
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. No pressure, just a friendly conversation.
August.
Aug 15
Artist Access Program
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
Narrative Filmmaking Intensive
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
Creative 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