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What is Film School Online?

How much are the courses?

How can I pay?

Do you teach digital filmmaking?

Do I need Film School Online?

What is the Audio Lecture Series?


What is Film School Online?

Film School Online is designed for aspiring filmmakers who prefer not to attend traditional film school because of time, location, or financial constraints. Our program offers affordable online courses that teach the entire filmmaking process, from script to screen.

We have students from every country with internet access. If you can read English, you can learn filmmaking with Film School Online.

The courses are easy to follow and jam-packed with information. Lessons are accessed online when you want them, so you learn at your own pace. There are no advertising banners or pop-ups to distract you. See Online Courses for descriptions.

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How much are the courses?

Our complete 7 course program is $49.99. You get 2 years access for a one-time fee. There are no monthly charges or hidden costs. 

You will spend hundreds of hours learning the art and craft of making professional quality films. No other website offers more instruction on filmmaking at any cost, so why pay more? Take the savings and invest it in your movie!

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How can I pay?

You can pay with a credit card, online check, and PayPal. After enrolling, you will receive an invoice and a password in two separate emails. All payments are processed by 2Checkout.com, an established and secure e-commerce support center.

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Do you teach digital filmmaking?

Film, video, and digital media are not separate disciplines these days. A well rounded filmmaker must be capable of shifting back and forth between different media depending upon the needs of the project. Our courses cover all the related converging technology, including:

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Do I need Film School Online?

This is an exciting time in the media arts. Home theaters, Internet streaming, smart phones, and cable/satellite TV are creating a huge demand for product. To meet this growth, films are taking many forms, ranging from traditional narratives and documentaries, to music videos and infomercials, to interactive computer games with multiple story paths.

New technology is changing the way films are being made, too. For many years, film was the only viable medium for cinematic storytelling, but today digital technologies are powerful alternatives. In fact, the unparalleled speed, cost-effectiveness, and creative opportunities this new media brings has made film virtually obsolete.

Digital technology has not only changed the way films are being made, it has democratized the industry.  It is now possible to buy a broadcast quality HD camera and editing system for less than $3,000.  Such accessibility was impossible just a short time ago.

This bustle has attracted a great deal of interest to the field. Years ago you could break into filmmaking through sheer talent and determination, but that's not the case today. Since the field is so complex--involving both traditional filmmaking techniques and the newer digital technologies--a solid base of knowledge is needed before you can become productive.

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What is the Audio Lecture Series?

The Audio Lecture Series consists of downloadable lectures that run between 20 and 30 minutes. They are a supplement to the online courses (not required) and are intended to make an immediate impact on the way you think about filmmaking. See Audio Lecture Series for more information and previews.

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