Filmmaking Masterclass
Learn filmmaking at one of the highest-rated workshops in South Florida.
Experienced mentors will guide you every step of the way.
Whether you’re an experienced filmmaker or a complete novice, the Filmmaking Masterclass will give you proven tools for creating high-quality films and accelerate your career.

You will learn:

Story Development: Interpret stories with a fast, consistent, practical framework.
Directing: Get the best performances out of your actors.
Visual Storytelling: Transform screenplays into truthful, dynamic, and nuanced scenes.
Cinematography: Use cameras to create stunning visuals. (equipment provided)
Production: Deliver high-quality films on time and on budget.

Walk away with footage for your professional reel, and techniques you will use for the rest of your life.

What past attendees say
"The Masterclass is like a boot camp for filmmakers. You'll work as a team to make a production come to life. I learned how to use the camera to tell my story, and how to direct actors to get the most out of their performances".
- Toni R., Filmmaker
"It is a great environment, culture, and energy...with knowledgeable teachers providing one-on-one feedback on the spot".
- Adebiyi O., Actor
"I have taken lots of other screenwriting workshops and I wish I could reclaim my time and get my money back from all the other workshops. What I learned in this workshop were the map and tools to finish any story that I have an idea for. It was more hands-on... I have written over 20 scripts...and they have done well but it was a struggle...I always knew I had the talent and now I know how to do it as a professional and can finish a script with confidence!"
- Juliette R.
"A life-changing experience. It opened my eyes more to what being on set was about... I recommend anyone that is a beginner or a veteran to check out Arts Accelerator!"
- Lovely J.

Who Should Attend
All experience levels are welcome.
We help professionals and novices alike take their craft to the next level.

Requirements
A cell phone capable of texting and taking pictures. If you have a digital camera and support equipment, bring it.
Creative and collaborative flexibility
Ability to commit a weekend, including research and planning between sessions
Strong desire to turn your filmmaking passion into a full-time career
Willingness to receive feedback, advice, and support
You will be working on a live set, so plan to stay past 6:00 pm if necessary.

Dates
Saturday, Sept. 25th, Time: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday, Sept. 26th, Time 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Meet Your Mentor
Franco has discretely script-doctored for movies and writers you've heard of. He's directed award-winning music videos and commercials for clients like MySpace and GBX Shoes. He worked as an editor on Ed Harris's Academy Award-winning film "Pollack". He designed and animated one of Universal Television's first hit reality shows "Blind Date". As a writer/producer for FX Channel, he cowrote with 5 time Emmy Award-winning writer Sandy Frank. He enjoys judging film festivals, mentoring emerging filmmakers, and working quietly in the background to help people succeed.