About the ProgramLearn filmmaking at Northwest Film Forum in our One-Year Film Comprehensive: offering affordable classes for new and emerging filmmakers.
Northwest Film Forum has a national reputation for cultivating new voices. We look forward to working with you to nurture your creative voice and support your passion and talent, as you push yourself to craft remarkable and powerful works of film.
From the first day of class, you will learn to master all the elements of filmmaking. Our vertically aligned, hands-on and project-oriented curriculum builds throughout the year as you develop your imagination and refine your skills in writing, cinematography, audio production, editing and producing. Our practical classes cover the art, craft and business of making movies, as well a strong technical foundation.
A Unique Educational ExperienceIn addition to filmmaking classes, NWFF offers access to all the resources associated with our cinematheque. Outside of our comprehensive film curriculum, students will have the opportunity to work with our staff, on our year-round programs, to learn about exhibition, fundraising, film festival management and film distribution. Our program is flexible, targeted to your skills and interests, and aimed at enriching your creative future.
Northwest Film Forum’s annual tuition rates are roughly a third of the cost of other comparable one year filmmaking programs. It’s our non-profit mission to prepare the next generation of independent filmmakers, and we’re committed to keeping our programs financially feasible for students. We’re confident that you won’t find a more affordable, inspiring or practical film program anywhere else.
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How to Apply
SELECTION CRITERIA
We will accept up to 10 students for our program beginning in September 2016.
In our competitive admissions process, students will be selected based on an overall review of their portfolio and the assets from their admissions application.
We will select students based on talent potential, seeking those who also are the best match for our organization’s resources and goals, including launching the leading-edge independent filmmakers of tomorrow. We are looking for driven and passionate students with vision, who exhibit the independent film spirit that we seek to support in our own mission.
APPLICATION MATERIALS
Personal Statement (1000 words max)
Please clearly state:
3 References
Provide email and phone number Current Resume
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Visual Sample of Current Level of Filmmaking
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