Description: Are you eager to make a film but you don't know where to begin? Or maybe you've already made a film, but it didn't turn out quite as good as you hoped. Our Crash Course in Filmmaking is a two-day, ten-hour workshop that can really help.

On Friday evening, we discuss Development and Pre-Production. We look at scripts from Hollywood and Independent movies and talk about how to write or find a story perfect for your own production. We then dissect the script we will be shooting in class the next day and put together a shot list and production schedule.

On Saturday morning, we shoot a short film with two professional actors. You learn the basics of good lighting and sound, as well as how to work with actors to get the best performance possible.

On Saturday afternoon, we move onto Post Production and Release. We edit our film, focusing on the fundamentals to establish pacing and mood while putting together a clean sound mix. We look at post-production tricks like digital pans and zooms and color correction. We even talk about DVDs, Marketing, and Film Festivals.

In the last hour, we talk about your productions and answer any questions you might have to help make your film a success.

Description: Do you love acting? Do you dream of one day seeing yourself on the big screen?

Acting in front of a camera, lights, and crew is both fun and challenging and our Acting for Film class can teach you what it's all about.

Using a variety of acting exercises and games, the students improve their craft and gain confidence.

Each week, students are given a new scene to learn and perform. Performances are filmed so the actors learn how to work with a camera, lights, and sound.

Additionally, we focus on the many skills unique to film acting: knowing your frame, your eye-line, your mark, and even tricks for making each take count.

Finally, during the last class, friends and family are welcome to attend as we watch a select group of our best performances.

Description: Do you love acting? Do you dream of one day seeing yourself on the big screen?

Acting in front of a camera, lights, and crew is both fun and challenging and our Acting for Film Workshop can teach you what it's all about.

Each week, we focus on different aspects of the craft: auditioning, scene study, character arc, partner work, monologues, reactions, emotional range, subtext, and more.

Additionally, we cover the many technical skills unique to film acting: knowing your frame, your eye-line, your mark, tricks for making each take count, working with a green screen, and more.

Performances are filmed so you can study and learn from your own work while getting comfortable working with camera, lights, and sound.

Our workshop is designed for beginning and advanced students and class size is kept small with weekly assignments designed to challenge each student to grow at their own pace. Advanced students will potentially have the opportunity to perform in other NJ Film School productions.

Finally, at the end of the workshop, each actor will receive copies of their best work to use professionally in a reel or on their web site.

Description: Do you love acting? Do you dream of one day seeing yourself on the big screen?

Acting in front of a camera, lights, and crew is both fun and challenging and our Acting for Film class can teach you what it's all about.

Using a variety of acting exercises and games, the students improve their craft and gain confidence.

Each week, students are given a new scene to learn and perform. Performances are filmed so the actors learn how to work with a camera, lights, and sound.

Additionally, we focus on the many skills unique to film acting: knowing your frame, your eye-line, your mark, and even tricks for making each take count.

Finally, during the last class, friends and family are welcome to attend as we watch a select group of our best performances.

Description: Do you love movies and want to know how to create your own? Have you made a film and are looking to improve your craft? Our Filmmaking for Adults class can show you how to begin and make your own high quality film.

The course will cover all five stages of filmmaking: Development, Pre-Production, Production, Post-Production, and Release.

During our ten weeks together, we will write, shoot, and edit a short film.

Everyone gets a chance to be in front of and behind the camera, as we learn to work with the equipment (camera, lights, sound, and more) on our shoot.

Finally, we will discuss your personal goals, so that you are ready to hit the ground running with your own projects.

Description: Working together, the kids learn all about filmmaking by making films.

We start with screenwriting - the art of making up and telling a good story. Children are natural storytellers and we help them shape their stories into short films.

Next, we move on to the equipment, where each child gets a chance to be in front of and behind the camera as we shoot: short movies, documentaries, music videos, and even special effects with green screen.

Finally, at the end of the last class, we encourage friends and family to come and see the films we have created.

Description: Do you have a story stuck in your head that would make a great movie? Have you tried to learn screenwriting from a book and are frustrated with the progress you've made? Our Introduction to Screenwriting class can demystify screenplay format and three-act structure and show you how to get a compelling story on the page.

Throughout the course, we focus on different aspects of the craft. We watch scenes from Hollywood and Independent movies and look at the actual screenplays that created them.

We read from each other's scripts and learn how to idenitify what works, what doesn't, and how to improve.

Each week, there will be specific writing exercises designed to challenge and motivate you while you learn the craft of screenwriting.

Finally, once you have a completed work you're proud of, we'll talk about agents, screenplay contests, and how to get your script read and produced.

Description: Working together, the teenagers learn all about filmmaking by making films.

We look at Hollywood and Independent movies and screenplays, discovering how films are made. We create our own short scripts and learn how stories go from the page to production.

Next, we move on to the equipment, where everyone gets a chance to be in front of and behind the camera as we shoot: short movies, documentaries, music videos, and even special effects with green screen.

Finally, at the end of the last class, we encourage friends and family to come and see the films we have created.

Description: Do you have experience writing screenplays, but you want to take your craft to the next level? Are you stuck in the middle of a script and can't find your way out? Do you have a story you believe in, but need help polishing for contests, agents, and producers? Our Advanced Screewriting class is designed to answer these questions and more.

Throughout the course, we focus on different aspects of the craft: story, character, dialogue, subtext, structure, arcs, etc. We watch scenes from Hollywood and Independent movies and look at the actual screenplays that created them as we learn tips from the pros.

We read from each other's scripts and learn how to idenitify what works, what doesn't, and how to improve.

Each week, there will be specific writing exercises designed to challenge and motivate you while you continue to learn the craft of screenwriting.

Finally, we pay particular attention on how to "market" yourself and your screenplays to contests, agents, and producers.

Prerequisite: Prior NJ Film School class or instructor approval.

Description: Designed for filmmakers looking to dig deep into their craft, each ten-week workshop will explore a variety of new subjects as we focus on both the skills and equipment necessary to create compelling independent cinema.

Learn advanced techniques as you create your own storyboards, blocking schemes, shot lists, lighting design, shooting schedule, and more.

Work with a variety of advanced gear and learn the pros and cons of each (e.g. DSLR camera, digital sound recorder, dolly, jib, slider, follow focus, and more).

Special projects may include: casting do's and don'ts, rehearsal techniques, the art of editing, the magic of color correction, and more.

Lastly, during each workshop, we will shoot one short film (using real actors) with each student responsible for a specific role on the crew.

Prerequisite: Prior NJ Film School class or instructor approval.

Description: Do you love special effects? Do you want to film a realistic, but safe, action scene? Are you passionate about horror movies, or do you just want to bring the undead to life? Blood, Guts, and Guns is all about taking the mystery out of great-looking but easy to perform special effects.

In the morning, we focus on inexpensive and classic practical solutions as our victim gets slapped, strangled, punched, stabbed, and cut with a razor blade.

After a break for lunch, we explore simple digital tricks as our prey is struck with daggers, hit in the head with a baseball bat, shot with a gun, and has his heart ripped from his chest.

Plus, as a special bonus, learn our recipe for edible blood with ingredients found in your very own kitchen.