With a myriad of film festivals and abundance of like-minded professionals, Austin is a great city to make movies. The city offers plenty of educational options for budding filmmakers of all ages. If you are interested in learning more about video production, check out some of these Austin video production and film schools:
Austin School of Film
The Austin School of Film @ Motion Media Arts Center is a 501c(3) non-profit independent film, art, and technology center that supports every aspect of production from idea to distribution. Our goal is to educate, train, and develop emerging artists of all ages to be active participants in shaping our 21st century culture. Learn more.
Austin Film Society Community Education
The Austin Film Society is a non-profit organization that promotes the appreciation of film and supports creative media production by teaching kids & adults about filmmaking. For more than two decades, The Austin Film Society has served as the hub of Austin’s vibrant film community. Summer @ Austin Studios offers a unique opportunity to work with local filmmakers and experience the magic of film and filmmaking. Learn more.
Channel Austin
Any Austin resident is eligible to obtain a Producer ID, enroll in low-cost training workshops, become certified to check out equipment and produce programs for television. People living outside of Austin are also eligible, but pay an additional out-of-area fee. channelAustin offers digital camera, video editing, and TV studio courses, as well as a range of workshops. Learn more.
Austin Community College
ACC’s department of Radio, Television and Film envisions setting the standard for educating students in the film and digital arts in Central Texas. The goal of its training program is to enhance and inspire students to achieve their goals by the department’s use of current and emerging technology, and training. Learn more.
The Screenplay Workshop
The Screenplay Workshop was founded by Austin screenwriting coach, story consultant and instructor Jill Chamberlain. It offers ongoing group workshops, one- and two-day weekend intensives, and short courses, as well as individual consulting services including story consultation, screenwriting services, script doctoring, and private instruction and tutorials. All these programs are available both in-person and online via Skype videoconferencing. Learn more.
Online Video Training Resources:
Although the group setting is a great way to learn, there are plenty of online resources to take advantage of as well.
Vimeo Video School is a fun place for anyone to learn how to make better videos. This is an excellent resource for DSLR video makers.
Video Production Tips is a site dedicated to helping you get your video project done by discovering more about the art and science of video production.
Film Riot is a how-to trip through filmmaking from the hyper-active mind of Ryan Connolly. From how to make great effects to following Films through production, Film Riot explores the art of filmmaking in a way you’ve never seen.
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If you know of any other Austin area film and video production schools or training programs you think we should include in this list, please email [email protected].
