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How to Make Your First Short Film

Discover the craft of low-budget to no-budget filmmaking in this 1-day class led by award-winning Producer/Director/Editor Andre Campbell. From scripting to editing in Adobe Premiere, you'll build the skills needed to create your own short film, no matter the gear you have on hand. Don't miss this chance to investigate the world of filmmaking at Los Angeles City College.

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  • 855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 hours

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If you have ever been curious about making your own short film, this one-day intensive is the place to start. Join award-winning producer, director, and editor Andre Campbell for a practical introduction to low-budget and no-budget filmmaking. You will explore the complete process, from developing a script on the page to blocking scenes, positioning your camera, selecting the right gear, and editing your footage using Adobe Premiere. Whether you are working with a dedicated video camera or just the one built into your phone, this class will give you the knowledge and confidence to start filming immediately.

Refund Policy

Cancellation Policy:

Classes are mandated by the State of California to be self-supporting based on student enrollment fees. As such, we reserve the right to cancel any class offering if the minimum number of student enrollments necessary to support it is not achieved. You will be notified no less than the day prior to the start of the first session if an offering will be cancelled and offered either a transfer of your fees to another class offering or a full refund. It is therefore essential that your phone number and email is up-to-date and functional. Refunds will be processed within 20-30 business days of cancellation.

We also reserves the right to change room location and or substitute instructors and will endeavor to contact you via phone and/or email prior to the scheduled meeting time with the updated information.

Transfer Policy:

  • To transfer to another class, requests must be made via email at least four business days before the first class meeting.
  • Transfer requests will not be granted after the first class meeting.

Please note, approved transfers are a one-time allowance and are subject to our general refund policy for the second class offering.

Refund Policy:

  • All requests for refunds or transfers must be made at least four business days before the start of class and are subject to a $10 cancellation fee per class. 
  • Refund requests are also subject to a 5% CourseHorse processing fee.
  • There are no refunds nor transfers granted after four business days prior to class.
  • Transfers are limited to once per class.

Important information: Refunds ARE NOT issued for absences nor prorated for late registration. Missed class meetings may not be made up in another class. Class offerings may not be audited.

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  • The following only applies in the event a provider’s cancellation/refund policy allows for cancellations and a full refund, please see above or contact CourseHorse to determine eligibility.
  • In the event a class is still going to occur and a full refund is requested, and you are eligible for a full refund in accordance with the provider’s policy, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from your refund amount

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  • How to Make Your First Short Film

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Los Angeles City College's Community Service department offers a wide range of classes and events for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. These non-credit offerings contribute to the development of the surrounding community and foster a sense of belonging and learning.

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