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SUMMER
Directing Course : Short Film Exquisite Corpse
08–02–25 How do you go from script to screen ? This is a filmmaking course that will guide you as you make a short film. Each week we will dive into an element of filmmaking : finding the essence of your story, working with actors and non-actors, cinematography as alchemy, translating emotional rhythm through editing and more. You will write a screenplay, create a shot list, direct a shoot, and bring your short film to life. The aim is to develop your intuition, go beyond the basics, beyond generic TV grammar, and deepen your own cinema. The course will end with a screening of an Exquisite Corpse : a string of short films made by all filmmakers in the course. Filmmaker/Educator : Sonia Oleniak

Online
10 sessions
begins August 2nd, 2025
Schedule
Sat, Aug 2 (Intro Day)
Aug 4-8 (5-day Intensive )
Sat, Aug 16 (directing exercise 1)
Sat, Aug 23 (directing exercise 2)
Sat, Aug 30 (directing exercise 3)
+ screening TBD
 All 10 sessions 12-3p EST

sliding scale : $355 - 500


FALL
Screenwriting + Film Course
Session I 09–19–25 
Session II
11–07–25 This is a course in the development, writing, and delivery of one sequence (<20 script pgs) + an outline of a feature screenplay. The class will be in two parts : lesson & laboratory — both intended to inspire the natural artistic instinct, curiosity & desire in you as you develop your film. Each week we will focus on an element of story : How do you go from seeds & ideas — to weaving a story — to writing a cinematic script ? Guided by lessons, writing prompts, film viewings (curated specifically for each week’s element), the course will give you room to explore, imagine, and write. Here, you will learn craft and develop your screenwriting intuition. Filmmaker/Educator : Sonia Oleniak
Online
6 weeks
Session I:
Fridays 12-3p EST — begins September 19th, 2025
Session II:
Fridays 12-3p EST — begins November 7th, 2025

sliding scale : $355 - 500


FALL
Screenwriting + Film Lab
09–21–25This Lab is a space open to you after completing the Screenwriting Course. More than a traditional writing workshop, this is a communal generative force. We meet once a week to share, give and take notes, develop and make our films. You are welcome to continue writing the screenplay you began in the course or bring in other material (rough cuts, audition tapes, treatments, pitch decks, anything you’d like fresh eyes on) or simply ignite a creative conversation about something on your mind, in your chest...  Filmmaker/Educator : Sonia Oleniak

Apply by sending us a little about the project/material you want to bring in.
(150 words max)
Online
6 weeks
Sundays 12-3p EST — begins September 21st, 2025
*application required before booking
*for returning artists only

sliding scale : $225 - 300

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FALL Course (in the works...)
11–08–25 Syllabus in development...

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FALL EQUINOX PACKAGE Screenwriting + Film Lab
09–19–25
The FALL EQUINOX package includes the Fall Screenwriting Course + a future Screenwriting Lab of your choice (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall).

Online
6 weeks + future Lab
Fridays 12-3p EST — begins September 19th, 2025

fall equinox package : $555


WINTER
Screenwriting + Film Course
This is a course in the development, writing, and delivery of one sequence (<20 script pgs) + an outline of a feature screenplay. The class will be in two parts : lesson & laboratory — both intended to inspire the natural artistic instinct, curiosity & desire in you as you develop your film. Each week we will focus on an element of story : How do you go from seeds & ideas — to weaving a story — to writing a cinematic script ? Guided by lessons, writing prompts, film viewings (curated specifically for each week’s element), the course will give you room to explore, imagine, and write. Here, you will learn craft and develop your screenwriting intuition.

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WINTER
Screenwriting + Film Lab
This Lab is a space open to you after completing the Screenwriting Course. More than a traditional writing workshop, this is a communal generative force. We meet once a week to share, give and take notes, develop and make our films. You are welcome to continue writing the screenplay you began in the course or bring in other material (rough cuts, audition tapes, treatments, pitch decks, anything you’d like fresh eyes on) or simply ignite a creative conversation about something on your mind, in your chest...

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SPRING
Screenwriting + Film Course
Session I04–11–25
04-12-25 This is a course in the development, writing, and delivery of one sequence (<20 script pgs) + an outline of a feature screenplay. The class will be in two parts : lesson & laboratory — both intended to inspire the natural artistic instinct, curiosity & desire in you as you develop your film. Each week we will focus on an element of story : How do you go from seeds & ideas — to weaving a story — to writing a cinematic script ? Guided by lessons, writing prompts, film viewings (curated specifically for each week’s element), the course will give you room to explore, imagine, and write. Here, you will learn craft and develop your screenwriting intuition.

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SPRING
Screenwriting + Film Lab
04–13–25This Lab is a space open to you after completing the Screenwriting Course. More than a traditional writing workshop, this is a communal generative force. We meet once a week to share, give and take notes, develop and make our films. You are welcome to continue writing the screenplay you began in the course or bring in other material (rough cuts, audition tapes, treatments, pitch decks, anything you’d like fresh eyes on) or simply ignite a creative conversation about something on your mind, in your chest...

Closed

Class Requirements + Additional Information For All Courses

After booking a class you will receive a pdf with the course’s outline + syllabus + instructions for your first writing or directing assignment. 

A Welcome Email will be sent out a couple days before class. Here, your instructor will provide you with any additional materials - such as film files or reading lists. Our collective of instructors are award-winning independent filmmakers from all over the world (US, France, Brazil, UK, Poland, Japan, Netherlands, China, Germany) with fire in their hearts.

In order to give each artist & filmmaker’s work the necessary attention, class size is 8-12max. You should expect to spend minimum 4 hours a week on work outside of class.

In case life happens it is possible to request a full refund 2 weeks before class, half refund 1 week before class, or exchange a class for another season the first week of class. Email us your request - or with any questions that bubble up!

Contact
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Paris, FR, 75019
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