A fully accredited semester–long study away program that immerses students in every aspect of producing an ambitious feature film - and feature documentary - for national release.
28 film professionals.
28 working professionals mentor, engage and collaborate with students.
45 students.
We accept no more than 45 students to ensure deep immersion and transformative experiential learning.
14 weeks.
Kick off your semester with a week-long excursion to the Sundance Film Festival; then move to our shooting location for hands on learning and full-tilt production. We wrap when the picture is in the can.
One feature film.
During each Semester Cinema iteration, we produce an ambitious and multi-layered feature film - from script to screen. Students work in casting, costumes, cinematography, production design, post-production and more. We’ll explore historic and culturally relevant themes and shape vivid and complex characters - in imaginative cinematic style.
One documentary.
We produce a feature-length documentary inspired by our shooting location and the themes explored in the semester's narrative project. Students dive into research, producing, planning, shooting and editing - all in pursuit of an impactful and lasting film.
Learn about our curriculum, tuition,
staff, alumni and partners.
Discover our next project,
set for the Spring 2026 semester.
Browse the films made during
past iterations of the program.
Find out how you can apply to be part
of our next iteration.
Support the program through
a tax-deductible donation.