SFI students set up a 16mm film shoot.In this program students live, eat, and breathe filmmaking. You'll learn the creative & technical aspects of filmmaking, develop the skills to be an independent filmmaker, and gain the hands-on experience shooting real film and HD Video to work in the film industry. Once done, students can participate in our industry internship program.

The 40 Week Full-time Filmmaking Program provides a comprehensive and integrated hands-on overview of the filmmaking process. The program requires a time commitment of at least 40 hours per week. Students are in class and hands-on labs for 4 hours a day, 5 days a week for 10 months. Additionally, students should expect to spend at least 1 hour outside of class for every hour of class time working on assignments and productions. Each of the program's 4 classes - Elements of Filmmaking, Tools of Production, Film History, and Screenwriting - meets once every week. In addition, students also participate in Production Labs throughout the program.

Highlights

At the Seattle Film Institute, we emphasize both the technical and the creative aspects of the filmmaking craft.

Here are some features of the program:

• 16mm & Super-16mm Film Projects
• Digital Video Projects
• Scriptwriting
• Directing
• Casting and Working with Actors
• Cinematography
• Lighting
• Production Management
• Editing with Final Cut Pro
• Internships with Industry Professionals
• Portfolio Reel DVD
• Crew Specific Resume