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Classes and Programs

Art of the Short Film

Sat 11:30 AM–1:30 PM

WINTER 2026: Jan 26th through Mar 21st

Storytelling through Podcasting

Wed 5 PM-7PM & Sat 12 PM–2 PM

OPEN STUDIO

Tue 4 PM–7 PM

Intermediate Editing

Sat 2:30 PM–4:30 PM

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Write Your First (Short) Screenplay

Sat 10:30 AM–12 PM

OPEN MIC PODCAST

Thu 4 PM–7 PM

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  • Two people at a table watch a third person demonstrate how to use a stop motion animation app. On the table in front of them, a phone is set up on a tripod, photographing an orange clay figure. Assorted clay is strewn on the table as well.
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