Elevate Academy

Explore Our Film & Media Arts Courses

Filmmaking Courses

Advanced Film Production: Students practicing directing with industry standard camera.

Advanced Film Production

Take your filmmaking skills to the next level. This course delves into advanced techniques in directing, cinematography, and post-production. Students will work on complex film projects, collaborating with professional actors and crew. You'll learn advanced lighting setups, camera movement techniques, and editing workflows to create visually stunning and emotionally resonant films.

Instructor: Javier Ramirez

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Directing Workshop: Students practicing directing techniques with actors on set.

Directing the Actor's Performance

A crucial skill for any director is the ability to communicate effectively with actors and elicit compelling performances. This workshop will explore various directing techniques to help you guide actors to bring characters to life. Focus is on understanding acting methodologies, giving clear and constructive feedback, and building a collaborative environment on set.

Instructor: Olivia Thompson

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Screenwriting Courses

Screenwriting Masterclass: Instructor giving feedback to students brainstorming ideas for a feature film screenplay.

Screenwriting Masterclass: Feature Film

Develop a feature-length screenplay from concept to polished draft. This masterclass provides in-depth guidance on plot structure, character development, dialogue writing, and scene construction. Receive personalized feedback from experienced screenwriters and participate in workshops to refine your script. By the end of this course, you'll have a marketable screenplay ready for submission to competitions and production companies.

Instructor: Samuel Abrams

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Writing for Television: A group of screenwriting students collaboratively outlining a new TV show idea.

Writing for Television: From Concept to Pilot

Explore the world of television writing and learn how to create compelling TV shows. This course covers everything from generating initial ideas to writing a complete pilot script. Learn about different TV formats, writing for specific genres, and creating memorable characters. You will analyze successful TV shows, participate in writing exercises, and receive feedback on your own pilot script.

Instructor: Emily Carter

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Acting Courses

Method Acting Class: Students working on an emotionally intense scene during an acting exercise.

Method Acting Techniques

Delve into the core principles of method acting and learn how to immerse yourself fully in a role. This course focuses on emotional recall, sense memory, and character analysis techniques to help you create authentic and believable performances. Explore exercises designed to unlock your emotional range and connect with characters on a deep and personal level. This course is ideal for actors seeking to deepen their craft and bring greater truth to their work.

Instructor: Julian Vance

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Voice Over: Students recording voice acting scripts under supervision of instructor in studio booth.

Voice-Over Acting for Animation and Games

Unlock the world of voice-over acting for animation and video games. Learn how to use your voice to bring characters to life, create distinct personalities, and deliver compelling performances. This course covers techniques for character voices, accents, narration, and improvisation. You will work on a variety of scripts and receive personalized feedback to develop your voice-over skills. Students will record in a professional sound booth, preparing them for work in animations and video games.

Instructor: Ava Sharma

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Digital Media Arts Courses

VFX: students compositing visual effects on a computer in class.

VFX Compositing with Nuke

Master the industry-standard software for visual effects compositing, Nuke. This course covers everything from basic compositing techniques to advanced workflows for creating realistic and seamless visual effects. You'll learn how to integrate CGI elements, remove unwanted objects, color grade footage, and create stunning visual effects for film and television. This course prepares you for a career as a VFX artist in the entertainment industry.

Instructor: Benicio Flores

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Motion Graphics Class: Students collaboratively creating motion graphics using industry standard software.

Motion Graphics and Animation with After Effects

Learn how to create captivating motion graphics and animations using Adobe After Effects. This course covers fundamental animation principles, text animation techniques, visual effects, and compositing. You will learn how to create professional-quality motion graphics for commercials, film titles, and web videos. By the end of this course, you'll have the skills to create stunning visual content that captures attention and enhances storytelling.

Instructor: Kenji Tanaka

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Student Success Stories

"Elevate Academy’s Advanced Film Production course was pivotal in refining my directing skills. The hands-on approach and mentorship from Javier Ramirez allowed me to create a short film that gained recognition at several film festivals."

— Ricardo Alvarez, Award-Winning Director

"The Screenwriting Masterclass, taught by Samuel Abrams, helped me transform my initial idea into a compelling feature film screenplay. The personalized feedback and collaborative environment were invaluable in shaping my writing process."

— Anya Petrova, Screenwriter

"As a VFX artist, the Nuke Compositing course at Elevate Academy was essential to elevating my skills. Benicio Flores provided practical insights and real-world techniques that directly translated into my professional work."

— Omar Hassan, VFX Compositor