Thinking About a Career in Filmmaking?

The San Francisco Film School is a nationally accredited educational institution specializing in the training and development of film and media professionals. Since our inception, we have dedicated our school to the re-imagination of the film school model, and to building a more creative educational environment.

We nurture the aspiring filmmaker’s aesthetic spark while providing the critical hands-on training necessary to have a successful career in the film, television and new media industries.

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Hands on training to make you career ready.

Working in the film industry isn’t limited to actors, directors, and producers. With the right training and education, there are plenty of real opportunities for veterans to make a great living working in the entertainment industry. In fact, even entry-level film industry jobs pay significantly higher than traditional specialty skill trades like truck driving, or HVAC.

Developing employable skills in the film business is no different than any other vocational trade. It can be learned by anyone willing to apply themselves, and there are many transferable skills from military experience such as: logistics, tactical planning, teamwork, time management, technical expertise, and much more.

Real-world experience.

The San Francisco Film School (formerly SF School of Digital Filmmaking) offers a number of exciting and challenging programs of study. All our programs and workshops have a project-based curriculum that combines classroom study with hands-on digital filmmaking experience using professional equipment. Our flagship Digital Filmmaking Programs are designed to prepare students for careers in the entertainment industry.

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Why San Francisco Film School?

  • Small Class Size
  • Online & On-Campus Programs
  • Diverse & Creative International Student Body
  • Hands-on, Production-Based Learning
  • Mentorship from Award-Winning Film, TV and
  • New Media Professionals
  • Full and Part-Time Class Schedules
  • Access to High Quality, State-Of-The-Art Equipment
  • Develop Contacts & Build Your Network In the Entertainment Industry
  • Earn Credit on Student and Professionally
  • Produced Feature Films
  • Nationally Accredited Programs
  • Federal Financial Aid and Veterans Benefits Available for Those That Qualify

On Campus and Online Programs:

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AAS Degree in Digital Filmmaking

Length: 16 - 24 Months

The Associate of Applied Science degree program teaches every aspect of filmmaking and is designed for students wishing to pursue careers as writers, directors, cinematographers, producers and editors in the motion picture and television industries.

Semester Abroad Program: AAS students (in-person and online) at SFFS will have the opportunity to attend a semester of immersion. At the center of the Semester Abroad Program is a 3-Week adventure in Italy, where students will explore the culture and shoot footage for their film project. The rest of the semester will be held in classrooms at the film school’s downtown campus.

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Professional Certificate in Digital Filmmaking

Length: 12 - 20 Months

The Professional Certificate program focuses on creative expression and technical proficiency, and is designed for students wishing to pursue careers in corporate and web-based production.

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Workshops

Length: 5 Week and 3 Month Workshops Available 

We offer a number of exciting and challenging part-time filmmaking workshops from 2-weeks to 6-months in length. Every workshop is project-based and offers valuable, hands-on immersion in the art and craft of filmmaking.
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"After careful consideration, comparing and contrasting the top 20 film schools in the United States, I chose San Francisco School of Digital Filmmaking. It has been one of the best decisions I have made in my life."

Joyce Anastasia
Digital Filmmaking Program Graduate
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"As a student I have been afforded many opportunities. I have worked on corporate projects, independent films, and even contracted my own gig as a producer for a fantastic non-profit organization."

Tammy Miller
Digital Filmmaking Program Graduate
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"I have definitely learned a lot from the documentary training program. I have been able to complete a high-quality commercial for my business, a documentary for my family, and a couple of short films to kick-start my own documentary filmmaking company."

Jeffery Leon
Documentary Filmmaking Program Graduate
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"After finding FilmSchoolSF in California and coming to an information session I realized that this was the perfect place for me to grow my craft and learn about the practical side of filmmaking. I immediately enrolled in a 5-week course and just one month later started the year long film program."

Cameron Lockwood
Digital Filmmaking Program Graduate

About San Francisco Film School.

The San Francisco Film School was founded by filmmakers with the core philosophy - “the best way to learn the art and craft of filmmaking is to make films!”

Our unique production-based curriculum combines traditional classroom learning with practical, hands-on instruction. Students study core areas of filmmaking including directing, screenwriting, cinematography, producing, editing & post-production, and audio for film.

During the course of each program, students make their own films, collaborate on classmates’ projects, make industry contacts, and create a body of work that will help them launch their career.

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Production | Directing | Screenwriting | Editing & Post Production | Commercials | Documentaries | Feature Films | Corporate