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So You Want To Be A Filmmaker?

"When you look at the careers of many successful filmmakers--
Orson Welles and Quentin Tarantino, for example--
you will find that it’s not an easy road to travel. While Tarantino eventually launched a successful film career, going from video store clerk to world class director, Welles struggled to make movies throughout his life.

"My first impulse is to talk you out of film school and into a more secure career like accounting or computers! If you have the heart of an artist though, nothing I write here is going to change your ambition. With that said, filmmaking is lots of fun, vastly rewarding, and at the very least, one hell of a ride.

"There are basically three approaches to learning filmmaking:
1) spend $80,000+ to attend a traditional film school,
2) spend $4,000+ on an intensive film workshop,
3) teach yourself.
All three approaches are viable. George Lucas is a film school grad, while Steven Spielberg is self-taught.

"I’ve been a film educator at the university level (NYU) for over eighteen years, but not everyone has the time and resources to go to a major film school. The goal of Film School Online! is to bring that level of information to those of you who want to make a go of it on your own.

"This website was a personal challenge for me and, based on thousands of enrollments, I’m happy to say that aspiring filmmakers from around the world are learning how to write, shoot, and edit movies using Film School Online! It's the oldest website of its kind. While others have come and gone, Film School Online! continues to gain popularity by keeping value high and cost low. We have students from every country with internet access.

"The courses in Film School Online! do not contain cute animations and talking heads, but rather comprehensive, well written lessons based on years of experience working in the field and at NYU Film School. It's the type of material you would expect to find at a university. You can go back to a lesson at any time, read it over until you 'get it,' and print it for future reference.

"True, some of the material is complex and you may have to work harder to grasp it, perhaps do a bit of research, but for the most part it’s easy to understand. If you can read English, you can learn filmmaking with Film School Online! Set up a daily study time, apply yourself earnestly, and soon you will be drawn into the exciting world of film production. I encourage you to try our sample lessons to see if this approach appeals to you.

"No other website offers more instruction on filmmaking at any cost. You will love the sheer quality and quantity of information. We have some fun sales pitches encouraging you to enroll (e.g., free nuggets), but the truth boils down to this: if you want to be a filmmaker, you must take action rather than dream about it.

"You can spend thousands of dollars to attend a traditional film school OR you can invest $50 right here to learn filmmaking online. With the savings, you can buy your own digital equipment and get started making films, perhaps launching your career in the process! Thanks for your interest."
-Louis La VoIpe

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LEARN FILMMAKING ONLINE!

Script To Screen

Whether you are looking to start a career in film production or just interested in exploring the brave new world of digital film making, you have come to the right place.

We offer online courses in screenwriting, directing, editing, cinematography, sound, and producing. They are ideal for aspiring filmmakers and film school students looking for the competitive edge!

Online Access

Study At Your Own Pace

Easy To Understand Lessons

Basic Through Advanced

Narrative And Documentary

Unique Approach!

Film School Online! is a unique, home study approach to learning film and digital video production. All of the secrets and tricks of the trade have been assembled for you and laid out in simple, step by step fashion.

There are 7 courses with over 300 lessons jam-packed with information! The lessons are comprehensive, yet easy to understand.

Learn the art and craft of filmmaking in your own home, at your own pace, and without spending lots of money on expensive workshops. Take the savings and invest it in your own digital equipment!

Affordable Alternative

With Film School Online!, you will start learning how to make movies right away. No special equipment or downloads are required.

The lessons are accessed directly online using a personalized password. They are available when you want them--24 hours a day, 7 days a week--so you can study at your own pace.

Best of all, the courses are reasonably priced at $14.99 each or you can take the complete 7 course program for a discounted price of $49.99!

Only $14.99 per Course!

$49.99 for the Complete Program!!

Special Thanks To Our Many Students
From Around The World!

"In his lessons, La VoIpe emphasizes film aesthetics
and- above all- the importance of good storytelling...
While students in traditional film schools
tend to specialize in one aspect of filmmaking,
his program provides training in all aspects."
-BACK STAGE MAGAZINE

"You've got a great site!"
Angela Lovett, President, WORLD WIDE LEARN

"More information than any book or website...
Thanks for getting me started!"
-David Glenn, Canada, Complete Program

"Six months ago I had absolutely no idea how to
even start making a film. Today I am writing
the script for a movie which I will be filming in
the summer. Thank you for making this possible."
-Jon Green, Germany, Complete Program

"I just raced through the producing course (I was
enjoying the material so much) and I just want to say,
THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU."
-Carol Barrett, Canada, Producing

"I have found a creative home!!!
Pass along a very special 'Thank You'
to Louis La VoIpe."
Paula Kaye, Georgia USA, Complete Program

"A lot of knowledge in a very easygoing
format. Good job!"
-Alejandro Name, VA USA, Complete Program

"Reasonable pricing makes this valuable
instruction available to individuals who are
challenged by limited resources."
-Maxyne Rose, PA USA, Complete Program

"An incredible amount of information,
I'm still 'reeling'!"
-Ed Renford, U.K., Complete Program

"The links alone are worth the price of the course.
Thanks for doing the legwork."
-Sarah Bowman, CA USA, Screenwriting

"The Screenwriting course is Fabulous!
A great amount of much-needed information..."
-Valerie Sherone Hailey, WA USA, Screenwriting

Film School "Live"

Of course we would like you to study with Film School Online!, however, if you are looking for a traditional brick and mortar film school, the following directory may be helpful.

It features the best film schools around the world, including graduate, undergraduate, and several specialty filmmaking programs. The list is broken down by US and international film schools.

Whether you choose Film School Online! or a traditional film school, we wish you the very best of luck.