Affiliated with the International Academy of Film & Television

Welcome to the Miami Film School

The Miami Film School located in Hollywood, Florida offers two intensive, "hands-on, learn-by-doing" training programs that teach students of all ages how to write, shoot, direct and edit their own short, character-driven drama, comedy or horror films at an affordable tuition in months, not years. Students shoot on the latest HD cameras and edit on Final Cut Pro in an innovative, state-of-the-art facility with all the latest lighting and sound gear. Each student makes his or her own film and each film is screened at a South Florida movie theater. Best of all, located in the heart of South Florida, the school offers many unique tropical locations.

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New Class Starts February 28, 2012!

Open House

Our next Open House will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 11:30 am.
To RSVP call (954) 989-2737 or email miamifilmschool@gmail.com.

Filmmaking Training Programs:

The Miami Film School offers two independent filmmaking training programs:

Basic Filmmaking Program
This program is a 104 clock-hour "Certificate" training program and designed for students with little or no filmmaking experience. This "hands-on, learn-by-doing" course teaches students to write, shoot, direct and edit their own short drama, comedy or horror film. Students learn the craft of filmmaking by shooting their films on weekends. The curriculum consists of screenwriting, pre-production, production (or shooting your film), and post-production (Final Cut Pro). Students will learn to write a screenplay, cast and direct actors, shoot on HD cameras, and edit on Final Cut Pro. Each completed student film is screened at the graduation ceremony. The course is offered in a 12 week evening class or 5 week day class.
Tuition: $ 3990.

The next "Basic Filmmaking Program" begins on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 and meets Tuesday/Thursday evenings from 6 pm to 10 pm for 12 weeks.

Advanced Filmmaking Program (Approved for M1 Student Visas)
This program is a 344 clock-hour "Diploma" training program and designed for students who have successfully completed the Basic Filmmaking Program and/or have previous educational or occupational filmmaking experience. This comprehensive program totally immerges students in the film creation process. Students learn how to take their creating film ideas from a concept to reality by writing, shooting, directing and editing their own 20 minute films.

In Screenwriting, students are taught how to write a 20 page character-driven screenplay with emphasis on character arcs, plot twists and redeemable qualities. In Pre-Production, students will learn how to shoot on the HMC-150 or AF-100 HD cameras, use professional lighting, record sound, secure locations, conduct auditions, supervise rehersals and create shot-lists. During Production, film students will crew on each other's films, in directing, cinemetography, lighting and sound positions. In Post-Production, students will learn how to edit on Final Cut Pro and create sound effects, music and credits.

The Advanced Filmmaking Program culminates with each completed student film being screened at a local movie theater. The Miami Film School encourages graduates to submit their completed film into local Film Festivals. The couse is offered in a 32 week evening class or a 12 week day class.
Tuition: $ 9990.

The next Advanced Filmmaking Program begins on Monday, March 05, 2012 and meets Monday-Thursday from 11 am to 4 pm for 12 weeks. Pre-requisite: Successful completion of the Basic Filmmaking Program and/or educational or occupational experience.