Film

Foundational

Intro to Filmmaking

Intro to Filmmaking

Duration:

6 weeks

When:

January 26 - March 4, 2026

Schedule:

Monday/Wednesday | 4 – 6pm

Difficulty:

Foundational

Ages:

15 - 19

Cost:

FREE

Where:

About this class

Lights, camera, action! In this hands-on intro class, you’ll build a strong foundation with everything filmmaking. From making action, comedic, and horror short films, to digging deep into your own personal narrative, you’ll learn the ins and outs of writing, shooting, and editing with a small crew. Along the way, you’ll get a crash course in camera work, editing, and film theory—and walk away with a handful of finished projects (and a big-picture view of what it takes to make a film).

Gear + Software:

  • DSLR cameras
  • Lighting & sound gear
  • Screenwriting software
  • Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve

Great for students who want to take a crash-course in filmmaking, and try their hand at it. No experience needed—just bring your creativity and curiosity.

Registration closes January 5th.

Meet the Mentor

Jonathan Nelson (he/him)

Film Mentor

Hi, my name is Jonathan Nelson. I’m a film mentor at Spy Hop and I specialize in Cinematography. I’ve worked in the film industry full time for the past 7 years, playing almost every role on set in various productions. Everything from Documentary, Commercial, Narrative, and Broadcast, I’ve got exposure in.

Most recently, I am in post production for a horror feature film where I was the Director of Photography and a Producer. This film should be hitting festivals later this year.

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