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About Our Program
The San Francisco Film Society offers emerging artists, film professionals and cinephiles relevant and engaging classes. The program develops students’ skills in small classroom settings. Participants learn how to shape their ideas for documentary or narrative films into fully realized productions. SFFS Filmmaker Education covers both the business side and the artistic aspects of filmmaking, empowering students to capitalize on the latest funding trends, business models and networking opportunities.

Classes can be taken individually or as a track. They are designed to provide the in-depth knowledge and skills necessary for optimum performance in screenwriting, production, documentary filmmaking and film studies.

The Advantages of Learning at the San Francisco Film Society
With its hundreds of filmmaker members and its cutting-edge programming, the Film Society is a hub for the discovery and development of emerging trends in contemporary cinema. Students are provided with the expertise and connections necessary for their success in the fast-paced, dynamic Bay Area film scene. SFFS classes capitalize on the strategies, tactics and models that leading producers, filmmakers, instructors and business professionals currently implement.

Classes are held at the San Francisco Film Centre in the Presidio, at the Ninth Street Independent Film Center and other locations. Film Society members receive discounts to all classes. Enroll now.


Upcoming Classes & Workshops
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Instructors
Our classes are taught by talented, inspirational working professionals actively involved in the Bay Area film and media community, who are selected for their professional expertise and ability to convey the specific challenges of the changing contemporary media landscape. Read more...

Classes & Workshops FAQs
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Classes & Workshops Videos
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