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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