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Our Curriculum
Fall Semester
Our free program for the students of Southern Arizona encompasses two stages of mentorship and application:
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In-class and Virtual instruction on the basics of filmmaking starting from the story to festival submission.
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On-site vocational training on a professionally produced short film
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Self-sufficient and responsible filmmaking practices and production of their own creative project.
*Students should be prepared to dedicate 6-10 hours per week for this course
Meet the Instructors
Our team of film instructors will be supported by guest speakers and mentors from Southern Arizonas' filmmaking industry.
Lead Production Instructor
Oscar Rene Coronado
Oscar Rene Coronado is an industry filmmaker with over 17 years experience and over 100 professional productions including film, music videos, television series, and commercials for such companies as Gatorade, Netflix, McDonalds, and Adidas. He has led several film production seminars, mentorships, and training sessions and has also taught anger management training for displayed youths at the Vision Quest Juvenile Program in Tucson AZ.
Basics of Filmmaking Instructor
Francisco J Landin Jr
Francisco Landin is a Southern Arizona short and feature film producer leading the cause for diversity, inclusivity, and positive representation in the local film community. He has previously led a “Basics of Filmmaking” summer program for High School youths and was also an integral part of the Native Music Coalition’s youth film program in 2023, while also coordinating diversity film seminars and networking events.
Film Production Instructor
Ty Atiyeh
An unconventionally trained journalist & documentary filmmaker, Ty has traveled the world telling local stories for non-profit and individual clients. Tucson has been his home base since 2015 where he spent many years following the underground Tucson music scene for a personal Documentary. He believes in the positive propaganda of films and strives for his to help viewers question their beliefs and current events.
Explore Our Courses
Introduction to the Basics of Filmmaking
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Learn the process behind screenwriting, script breakdowns, shooting, and budgeting
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Learn the process of production needs and creating schedules
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Attend lectures between departments that consist of how filmmakers think and what they are looking for
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Learn from your choice of direction, cinematography, lighting, art, makeup, wardrobe, location management, editing, and post-production
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Train in equipment and application
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Learn low budget cell phone production
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Obtain real world filmmaking techniques
Vocational Film Training
Students will attend lectures by industry professionals who will offer knowledge as well as discourse to ensure that learning can occur at a personal level, encouraging the individual artistic vision of each student. Students will then take part in a full scale film production where they will have unprecedented hands-on training and learning opportunities to better understand film as not only an art, but a lucrative industry and career.
Students are able to choose their own career path in the filmmaking process and serve as a support crew for a professional film shoot.
These paths include:
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Art Department/Set Design/Makeup/Wardrobe
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Cinematography/Camera
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Lighting/Gaffing
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Production Coordination/Locations/Casting
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Audio/Sound
Academia Film Corre has been selected for The Arizona International Film Festival!
End of Program
At the conclusion of this program, students will have the knowledge to produce and execute their own short film to showcase with the tools already available to them at home and from school.
Our goal is to give students the resources they need to create their own art on their own terms once the program has ended so that they may continue on their path towards their passion for the arts and the industry of filmmaking.
Students will also receive a professional IMDB and festival credit for their participation in the production of the professional short film.
Our Fall 2024 Semester Course
From Rio Rico High School
Andrew Bickerton's Film II & Film III classes
