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About Emerging Filmmakers

UCLA Emerging Filmmakers offers pre-college students an unparalleled opportunity to gain hands-on experience and work closely with entertainment industry professionals to develop their portfolios and gain the tools they need to take their creative work to the next
level.

 

Taught by industry experts with curriculums that focus on contemporary professional practices in Hollywood, these programs provide students with access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities at the prestigious UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television.

 

Participants experience UCLA’s beautiful campus and the energy and inspiration of being in the heart of Los Angeles, the entertainment capital of the world.

 

UCLA Emerging Filmmakers offers commuter and online (virtual) programs.

 

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Join us for our upcoming virtual information sessions on Wednesday, March 12th at 7:00PM PT or Wednesday, April 16th at 6:30PM PT. These events will also include a live Q&A session.

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FAQs: https://www.tft.ucla.edu/course/emerging-filmmakers-faq/

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Join Our Virtual Office Hours

Have questions about our Emerging Filmmakers programs? Join our Virtual Office Hours every Wednesday from 12-1PM PT beginning January 8th, 2025. No appointment needed!
Virtual Office Hours
Meeting ID: 963 1539 5991
Passcode: 779089

Emerging Filmmakers Digital Filmmaking

Pre-college students are immersed in the creativity and technique of cinematic storytelling through lectures and a hands-on overview of the production process. Three weeks. Commuter.

Emerging Filmmakers TV Writing

The TV Writing Track immerses students in the world of episodic television. In this three-week program, students write under the guidance of a TV Writing industry professional, engage in screenings, discussions, and writers’ groups, and participate in professional development workshops equipping students with the tools needed to pursue a career in the TV Writing Industry. Commuter and Virtual sessions offered.

Emerging Filmmakers Cinematography

This one-week intensive teaches talented and highly motivated pre-college students a variety of cinematic lighting techniques through a series of lectures and hands-on exercises. One week.

Emerging Filmmakers Media Parks

In this intensive program, pre-college students will explore theme park history, and the evolution of the relationship between moving image media (film, television, and video games) and theme parks. Two Weeks. Commuter.

Emerging Filmmakers FAQ

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