VIRTUAL FILM CLASSES

VIRTUAL FILM CLASSES

Ferrell Studios' virtual film classes give young creators the tools to tell powerful stories through the lens of a camera. From screenwriting and directing to cinematography, editing, and on-camera acting, our courses empower students to become thoughtful, skilled, and confident filmmakers—no matter their experience level.

Led by working professionals in film, television, and media, each class is designed to be collaborative, engaging, and hands-on. Whether your child dreams of directing their own short film, mastering on-camera performance, or learning how to edit, we offer a class for every storyteller.

What You’ll Learn

Students in our virtual film program will gain:

  • Foundational screenwriting skills and story structure

  • Hands-on experience with camera angles, framing, and composition

  • Acting techniques tailored for the camera

  • Critical thinking and creative problem-solving through visual storytelling

  • Collaborative filmmaking with peers and instructors

  • Introduction to post-production and video editing

  • Confidence, expression, and digital media literacy

Live Film Classes

  • In this hands-on course, young creators will learn the entire filmmaking process—from brainstorming bold ideas to writing scripts, shooting scenes, and editing their own videos. Taught by a professional TV & Film actor, this class empowers students to turn their visions into real short films, music videos, or content they’re proud to share. Using tools they already have (yes, even a phone!), students will gain the confidence and skills to create, revise, and premiere their own work—because sometimes, the best way to learn is by doing!

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  • Aspiring filmmakers, content creators, and visual storytellers—this class is for you. In this 8-week course taught by a professional TV & Film actor, students will dive into the full filmmaking process: from developing ideas and writing scripts to planning, filming, editing, and showcasing their own work. With a focus on creativity over perfection, students will learn to use what they have (even just a smartphone!) to tell bold, original stories. Whether it’s a short film, music video, or viral-style content, this course is all about learning by doing—and having a blast while doing it.

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  • Take your filmmaking skills to the next level in this in-depth, hands-on course designed for aspiring teen directors, writers, and creatives. Over eight weeks, students will move beyond the basics and explore the full spectrum of the film production process—screenwriting, directing, cinematography, audio, lighting, editing, and even marketing and distribution.

    Taught by an experienced industry professional, this course combines creative exploration with technical training. Whether you're looking to build a portfolio, prepare for a future in film, or submit to festivals, Filmmaking II offers the tools and knowledge to bring your cinematic vision to life—like a pro.

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  • Lights, camera… write! In this multi-week course, students ages 13–18 will dive into the fundamentals of screenwriting and discover how to bring their stories to life on the page. Through engaging lessons, writing prompts, and group workshops, students will explore character development, plot structure, formatting, dialogue, and visual storytelling—all while developing their own original short screenplay.

    Taught in a supportive, collaborative environment, this course is perfect for aspiring filmmakers, storytellers, or any teen ready to turn ideas into screen-ready scripts. By the end of the course, students will walk away with a completed short screenplay and valuable experience in giving and receiving constructive feedback.

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