The CSB Digital Filmmaking Program provides training on how to write, shoot, direct, & edit your own short, character-driven drama, comedy, or horror film. Each student will create their own short film and have the opportunity to submit it into film festivals.
At CSB Media Arts Center, our hands-on Filmmaking Program gives you the real-world skills to turn your passion into a profession—in just 6-8 months.
Whether you’re a high school grad, a creative career changer, or a parent supporting a motivated student—this is your launchpad to the film industry without the wait, lectures, or student loan debt.
What I’ll Learn
Screenwriting
Casting & Directing
Sound & Lighting
Editing with Premiere Pro
Pre-Production
Shooting
One of the very first steps to creating a film, is developing the story. We will develop your screenwriting skills so that you will be able to create a character-driven drama, comedy or horror film. Students learn how to take their movie ideas from concept to reality and graduate from the school with their own independent film.
We will show you the casting process, from selection to instructing a scene. Our acting coaches will guide you through the process of auditioning for a typical a casting for a short film.
After casting, you will learn how to conduct a table read as well as finding your shoot locations. You will create a storyboard, shot list, and learn to crew with your classmates.
Students will learn how to shoot on HD cameras, capturing elements that will be used to create a short film.
Have you ever watched something on TV and said to yourself, "I can't see what's happening" or "I can't hear it, turn it up?" Lighting and sound are critical components to any film production. We will show you best practices and techniques used today.
We will show you how to edit your film, apply transitions and effects, adjust sound, color correction, scoring, and more. You will learn how to use industry standard software products.
What I’ll Learn
Screenwriting
Casting & Directing
Sound & Lighting
Editing with Premiere Pro
Pre-Production
Shooting
One of the very first steps to creating a film, is developing the story. We will develop your screenwriting skills so that you will be able to create a character-driven drama, comedy or horror film. Students learn how to take their movie ideas from concept to reality and graduate from the school with their own independent film.
We will show you the casting process, from selection to instructing a scene. Our acting coaches will guide you through the process of auditioning for a typical a casting for a short film.
After casting, you will learn how to conduct a table read as well as finding your shoot locations. You will create a storyboard, shot list, and learn to crew with your classmates.
Students will learn how to shoot on HD cameras, capturing elements that will be used to create a short film.
Have you ever watched something on TV and said to yourself, "I can't see what's happening" or "I can't hear it, turn it up?" Lighting and sound are critical components to any film production. We will show you best practices and techniques used today.
We will show you how to edit your film, apply transitions and effects, adjust sound, color correction, scoring, and more. You will learn how to use industry standard software products.
Who Should Take This Course?
Creative Individuals who want to start a new career in digital filmmaking.
Aspiring Filmmakers who want to learn how to create a short film from scratch.
Motivated people who want to learn content creation by focusing on writing, shooting, directing, and editing digital film projects.
