Take Classes — Austin School of Film

Learn film, photography,
animation & media art.

Texas's longest-running community school for film and media arts. 80–100 classes a year across every skill level, taught by working professionals. Open enrollment year-round. No prerequisites.

Free summer series ↓ Browse fall classes ↓ Schedule a consult →
Students working in class
Creative learning
Working artists
★ Free · Four Saturdays in August

It's like...
Summer Camp for Adults.

Workshops and artist panels for working artists, filmmakers, and curious people. Come make things, ask questions, and meet the artists doing the work. All sessions 12–3pm at the Cinemaker Black Box Studio, The Canopy. Free, with limited seats.

Aug 1
★ Interactive workshop

16mm Tactile Filmmaking & the Role of Analog Arts in Imagemaking

With Faiza Kracheni

Aug 8
★ Interactive workshop

Directing Across Mediums & Platforms

With Meghan Ross

Aug 15
★ Artist panel

Building a Sustainable Career as a DP / Cinematographer

Emily Basma · MJ Johnston · J. Manzo

Aug 22
★ Artist panel

Building a Sustainable Practice as an Independent Media Artist

Abinadi Meza · Virginia L. Montgomery · Lisa B. Woods · Jinni J.

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★ Applications now open · Focus on directing

Narrative Filmmaking Intensive.

A 10-week directing-focused program — plus two hands-on technical labs — for emerging filmmakers ready to take their work to the next level. Part course, part hands-on mentorship — strengthen your voice, refine your storytelling, and write, direct, and produce your own short film with a cohort of just 6 students. Applications close August 15 — details on the class page.

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Browse by craft

The full catalog.

Every class we offer, organized by discipline — most now enrolling. Classes marked "Coming Back Soon" return in a future session; join the waitlist on the class page to be first to know. Session dates and registration deadlines are listed on each class page.

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Post-production & editing.

Premiere · Resolve · editing theory
★ Enrolling Premiere Pro
★ Weekend · 2 days

Intro to Adobe Premiere Pro

★ Beginner friendly
Coming Back Soon Advanced Premiere
★ Advanced

Advanced Adobe Premiere Pro

→ Join the waitlist to be notified
★ Enrolling DaVinci
★ Certified Course

Intro to DaVinci Resolve 19

★ Beginner friendly
★ Enrolling Editing Theory
★ Intensive

Editing Theory & Aesthetics
★ Project-based

MAKE SOMETHING.

Multi-week courses where you finish real work — a script, a film, an animation. Beginners welcome, taught by working filmmakers.

★ Enrolling Digital Filmmaking
★ 8 weeks

Digital Filmmaking: Script to Screen

★ Beginner friendly
★ Enrolling Screenwriting
★ 8 weeks · Virtual or In-person

Intro to Screenwriting for Films

★ Beginner friendly
Register by Aug 15 Avant-Garde
★ 8 weeks

Avant-Garde & Experimental Filmmaking

★ Beginner friendly
Apply by Aug 15 Narrative Filmmaking Intensive
★ 10 weeks + 2 labs

Narrative Filmmaking Intensive
Coming Back Soon 2D Animation
★ 6 weeks

Intro to 2D Digital Animation

★ Beginner friendly

→ Join the waitlist to be notified
★ Enrolling Rotoscope
★ 6 weeks

Intro to Rotoscope Animation

★ Beginner friendly
★ For ages 10–17

Looking for youth programs?

Summer film & animation camps for middle and high schoolers. 26 years and counting. Need-based scholarships available.

2026 Youth Camps →
★ Frequently asked

Before you enroll.

Most classes are designed for those getting their filmmaking start — but we also offer intensives and "advanced" courses. Browse 'em all, read descriptions thoroughly, and schedule a consult if you need it. We try to make this process as easy as possible — so we can get to the fun hands-on learning.

Class size

Our classes are intentionally small, reflecting real-world filmmaking environments. All project-based MAKE SOMETHING classes are limited to 10–15 students, and workshops range from 8–12 students.

Ages

All classes are intended for adult students aged 18 and older, unless otherwise indicated on the individual class page. We host annual youth programs — see our Youth Camps section above.

Schedule

Classes are released on a rolling basis each quarter. Please note the deadline to register on each individual class page — they may differ depending on the course.

Reminder emails

We send reminder emails 1–2 business days before your class starts — so ensure you use the correct email at registration. Reminders include location, instructor contact, code of conduct, and what to expect on day one.

Payment plans

Anyone is eligible for a payment plan if needed. Email classes@austinfilmschool.org to get started — we require 50% of tuition upfront and split the remaining balance into up to 2 equal payments.

Not sure where to start?

Schedule a free 15-minute consult with someone on the team to help you find the right fit for classes and our certificate program.

After enrolling? See our Program Policies for everything to expect — confirmation emails, syllabi, certificates, and more. Email us with any questions.

★ Need help choosing?

Schedule a free consult.

15 minutes with someone on the team. Tell us your goals, we'll point you to the right class.

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