Welcome to the World of Cinematic Learning
Embark on a journey of growth and creativity with our comprehensive education services, powered by our esteemed partner, FilmSkills. Here knowledge meets inspiration, and your passion for filmmaking takes center stage. Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker, a seasoned professional, or simply a cinephile, our education modules are designed in collaboration with FilmSkills to elevate your skills and nurture your creativity.
Overview of Education Services
HFP Education is delivered in collaboration with our partner Filmskills
Our education services, in partnership with FilmSkills, are your gateway to unlocking new horizons in the world of filmmaking. From technical expertise to creative storytelling, our modules cover a spectrum of topics tailored to suit your interests and ambitions. By joining our courses, crafted by FilmSkills, you’ll gain exclusive insights, hands-on experience, and connect with a community that shares your passion.
231 Lessons
From development to distribution, you will learn every aspect of the filmmaking process from working Hollywood professionals.
Leading Instructors
Learn from over 150 Hollywood filmmakers, who have been honored with over 70 Academy Award and Emmy wins or nominations.
At Your Own Pace
Engaging videos, illustrated lessons, and quizzes let you learn online anytime and anywhere you want. Learn at your own pace.
Learn Professional Filmmaking Techniques from Master Filmmakers
Our professional online filmmaking courses have been produced with Emmy and Academy Award winning filmmakers, that combine in-depth videos based on industry best practices, constantly updating illustrated tutorials, downloadable resources, projects, and exercises. We deliver the content of a four-year film school for a cost less than a single semester. Whether you want to make better independent films, TV commercials, documentaries, or industrial videos, join the inner circle of master Filmmakers whose work has grossed tens of billions of dollars around the world.
231 Comprehensive Lessons
Our lessons are packed with current, in-depth information about each topic, making it easy to learn and absorb. From detailed on-set video tutorials and illustrated guides to downloadable contracts and forms, it’s all here.
Cinematography Camera and Lens Master Course
If you want to create more cinematic content, the FilmSkills Cinematography Master Camera Course will teach you the gear and techniques used by leading cinematographers. We partnered with Emmy and Academy Award cinematographers to teach you how to master your camera and lens.
Cinematic Lighting Master Course
Lighting is the single most important skill in achieving a professional, cinematic look to your footage. In this course, working Hollywood filmmakers teach you the tools, skills, and techniques to elevate your productions to the next level. I
Breaking into the Film Industry Course
Learn how to break into the film industry with this incredible course. Over 100 A-list Hollywood filmmaking weigh in on challenges facing aspiring filmmakers, and how to overcome them to succeed in the industry. Whether you want to break into Hollywood or simply work in your local market, this course will teach you everything you need to know
Directing Master Course for Television and Movies Course
As a director, you are the master storyteller. It is your job to interpret the script into a visually entertaining story that can be produced within the time and budgetary restrictions of the production. In the FilmSkills Directing Master Course for Television and Movies, you will learn from over a dozen internationally recognized TV and film directors.
Audio Recording Course
George Lucas famously said that the sound is the other half of the movie-going experience, and a good audio track will engage the audience as much as poor audio will push them away. In the FilmSkills Audio Recording Course, you will learn the step-by step approach to recording high-quality audio on set.
Editing Course
In the FilmSkills Editing Course, Emmy-winning television and film editors take you inside the process and psychology of film editing. Learn how to properly shoot your footage on set to maximize your options in the editing room, when to cut from one shot to the next, how to choose your shot selection, how to work with the editor, and how to create the most emotion in each scene.
Audio Post-Production Course
George Lucas famously said that sound is the other 50% of the moviegoing experience. While bad sound can take your audience out of the moment, good audio will add to the emotion of the scene. In the FilmSkills Audio Post-Production Course, you will learn the entire process from editing dialogue and ADR to creating realistic Foley sounds.
150 Hours of On-Set Video Tutorials
In-depth video tutorials shot on Hollywood sets feature Emmy and Academy Award winning and nominated filmmakers. Chapterized for easy access.
Hundreds of Illustrated Articles
Packed with behind-the-scenes photos, anecdotes, and real-world tips and techniques, beautifully-illustrated articles bring difficult concepts to life.
Hundreds of Downloadable Resources
Download real documents from working TV and movie sets, plus hundreds of blank templates for use on your own productions.
Web Links
Discover the players in the industry from equipment vendors, staffing agencies, networks, studios, and production companies with our extensive list of online resources.
Who Can Benefit
Designed for Every Filmmaker
Whether you’re a budding filmmaker, a seasoned professional, or someone with a deep love for cinema, our education services, created by FilmSkills, are tailored to suit your needs. Regardless of your background or experience level, our modules are crafted to empower you on your unique filmmaking journey.
The Academy Award and Emmy-winning filmmakers behind Steven Spielberg and James Cameron’s movies teach you the skills to build a successful career in the film industry.
Industry Career Skills
Emmy-winning TV and film directors teach you how to direct actors, lead the crew, block the camera, and turn the script into an emotionally-engaging on-screen experience for the audience.
Directing
From the birth of an idea to the green light, this series takes you inside the writing process, where you learn the complete process of writing a feature-length screenplay.
Screenwriting
Learn how to shape a convincing world around your characters that reveals their personalities, all while creating a realism that transcends disbelief. From the art of set design and creating the look, to the craft of set construction, you will learn every facet of the production design process from leading Hollywood filmmakers.
Production Design
In this comprehensive series, learn how the camera and lens work, and how to apply an understanding of the physics of cinematography to real-world on-set environments.
Cinematography - Camera and Lens
Experience the step-by step approach to recording high-quality audio on set, from choosing the right microphones to learning how to use a boom mic. Leading audio experts including the head of Apple Audio and inventor of THX Tom Holman, teach skills they learned over a lifetime career.
Recording On Set Audio
Introducing a comprehensive safety training program based on the California Safety Pass program and taught be several of its instructors. Designed to increase on-set safety awareness and reduce liability, students learn industry best safety practices.
Safety Training
There are a lot of craftspeople on a film set, and in this all new 23-part series, leading Hollywood crews from blockbuster TV shows and movies give you an in-depth look at each major below-the-line crew position.
The Crew
Editors, sound mixers, and composers guide you through the process of post production, including editing for story, mixing the audio, scoring the scene.
Post-Production
Learn how to market and distribute your movie through film festivals, domestic and foreign distributors, and online. Paramount Pictures marketing executives teach you how to effectively market you film.
Marketing and Distribution
Learn from Industry Professionals
Your instructors have won or been nominated for over 70 Academy Awards, Emmys, BAFTAs, and Golden Globes. This is no ordinary film school. We partnered with industry leaders whose work is seen every day in TV shows and movies, from Stranger Things to the MCU. They generously share their knowledge and experiences with you through engaging, professional online filmmaking courses, revealing techniques to enhance your skills and shave years off your career path. From the teams behind Star Trek, Star Wars, Spiderman, Avatar, and dozens of other top productions, you will learn from the very people who define today’s television and motion picture industry.
Let’s introduce you to some of our instructors
Rob directed "The X-Files" movie, numerous episodes of "Star Trek: The Next Generation," and was the Executive Producer of ABC's hit drama, "Castle”.
ROB BOWMAN
Director, Executive Producer
Josh is the producer of "Avatar," the X-Men movies, "Logan," "Real Steel," and, as James Cameron's 1st AD, ran the sets of "Titanic," "Avatar," and dozens of other Hollywood blockbusters.
JOSH MCLAGLEN
Producer, 1st Assistant Director
Alexa is the former Vice President of Development at Sony Pictures Animation and Vice President of Production at New Regency Productions.
ALEXA AMIN
Studio Executive
Two-time Emmy winner, Steve is the Executive Producer on "Everybody Loves Raymond," "Hot in Cleveland," "'Til Death," and "School of Rock," and produced the Sundance Grand Jury Prize nominee, "An Unreasonable Man".
STEVE SKROVAN
Emmy-Winning Executive Producer
Director of over 150 episodes of prime-time network shows, including "Grey’s Anatomy," "Desperate Housewives," "Brothers and Sisters," and "Private Practice." For cable television, she has directed In "Plain Sight," "Weeds," and "Drop Dead Diva".
BETHANY ROONEY
Director
Wayne Fitterman leads the WME's Production Department, one the top five most powerful talent agencies in the world. His clients have included, Oscar-winning cinematographers, production designers, producers, and actors.
WAYNE FITTERMAN
Head of Production at William Morris-Endeavor
Stephen worked with James Cameron on "Aliens of the Deep," and numerous features, including "Marco Polo," "The Darkest Hour," and "13 Hours".
STEPHEN MARINACCIO
Line Producer
Valeria has worked on top Hollywood blockbusters, including "Star Trek: Beyond," "Silicon Valley," "Big Little Lies," "True Detective," "Parks and Recreation," "Divergent," and "Fast & Furious 1 & 6".
VALERIA COLLINS
Script Supervisor
Noel has managed the accounting for "American Crime Story," "Feud," "Stitchers," "Switched at Birth," "10 Things I Hate About You," "The Pacific," "Wasteland," "Tin Cup," and "What's Love Got To Do With It".
NOEL BERMUDEZ
Production Accountant
Two-time Emmy winning director, Mary Lou has helmed episodes for dozens of prime time shows, including "NCIS: New Orleans," "The Quad," "Hart of Dixie," "The Game," "Monk," and "The Hughleys".
MARY LOU BELLI
Emmy-Winning Director
Mike's credits include, "Logan," "Avatar," "Enemy of the State," "X-Men: First Class," "Stranger Things," "Real Steel," and "Lost".
MIKE MUSTERIC
Second Unit Director, 2nd Assistant Director
Lloyd is president of Troma Pictures and the chairman of the Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA), the global trade association of independent distributors and producers of motion picture and television programming.
LLOYD KAUFMAN
President, Troma Pictures
Dan's credit include, "Avengers: Infinity War," "Fantastic Four," "Ant Man," "Iron Man," "Battleship," "X-Men: Last Stand," "Captain America," "Planet of the Apes," "Cowboys and Aliens," "Hancock," and "Spiderman".
DAN RIFFEL
Gaffer
Credits include "Heroes," "Brothers and Sisters," and "Everybody Hates Chris." He has worked on major motion pictures, independent feature films, telefilms, documentaries, music videos, commercials, industrials, and has written "The Set Lighting Technician's Handbook".
HARRY C. BOX
Camera Operator, Gaffer
Cristen ran productions for Steven Spielberg's "Catch Me if You Can," and "Charlie Wilson's War," Academy-Award winning, "American Beauty," and over a dozen other blockbusters.
CRISTEN CARR STRUBBE
Unit Production Manager
Author "Shut Up and Shoot," Producer "Shelter," "Paper Chasers," "Threading Needles," "Flipped".
ANTHONY Q. ARTIS
Documentary Filmmaker
Margery has managed continuity on the sets of "The Orville," "The Catch," "The Originals," "Bosch," "Ray Donovan," "Alias," and "Spiderman".
MARGERY KIMBROUGH
Script Supervisor
Andy is best known for directing Harrison Ford in the Oscar nominated, "The Fugitive." He has also directed numerous feature FilmSkills, including "Under Siege," "Above the Law" (both starring Steven Segal), "Code of Silence," "Holes," "The Package" and "The Guardian".
ANDREW DAVIS
Director
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