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The Film Academy - Upper School

For Upper School students, the Film Academy offers a powerful, multi-level curriculum.

DMP1: Discovering the fundamentals of storytelling and film
DMP2: Developing narrative strength and technical skill
DMP3: Producing thematic, message-driven projects
DMP4 Honors: Crafting cinematic work with excellence and intention
DMP5 Honors: Building portfolios for college, festivals, and future careers - all rooted in truth and purpose
Classes are hands-on, assisted by movie clips to illustrate filming techniques; students will gain experience with Adobe Premiere Pro editing software and professional equipment; and all classes take place inside the studio, consisting of four main areas:

The Writer's Room - where students meet each day to discuss plans and goals, and flesh out storylines
The Set - the heartbeat of The Film Academy, where all production takes place
The Workroom - for post-production editing, cutting films, collaborating, and prepping equipment
Sound Booth - recording, voice-overs, and foley

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US 101 - Rescheduled Sep 5th
8/27/2025

We have an important update regarding our upcoming US 101 – Upper School & Beyond event. Originally planned for this Friday, the day before the long weekend, we’ve received feedback that many of you may be traveling and unable to attend.

In an effort to respect your time and give all of our families the opportunity to participate, we are rescheduling US 101 to take place as part of our Upper School Open House on Friday, September 5. Rather than holding two separate events on different dates, we have decided that integrating Upper School 101 with our Open House will allow us to be mindful of your time while still providing the most comprehensive picture of the Upper School journey. This will allow you to hear directly from our high school students and recent graduates, ask questions, and gain valuable insight into the Upper School experience and beyond.

We will be sending additional details soon regarding the Open House schedule and how US 101 will be included in the itinerary. For now, we encourage you to mark 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 5 on your calendar. If you already plan to attend, you can RSVP at this link, and additional details will follow in another email. We look forward to seeing you there!