Filmmaking students have the opportunity to broaden their scope of knowledge and focus their interests in our comprehensive Two-Year Filmmaking Conservatory Program. Students enrolled in the Two-Year Conservatory Program will complete the One-Year Filmmaking Program during which each student completes a series of short films and, following a short break, will continue for a second year where they will concentrate on Feature Filmmaking.

Two-Year Conservatory students learn the fundamentals of visual and dramatic storytelling through the production of a series of short films in year one, as outlined in the One-Year Filmmaking Program. They then build on this foundation in the second year as they focus on feature filmmaking as well as music video and commercial production. Conservatory students receive over 2,000 hours of hands-on instruction and actual production experience. Students will complete the Two-Year Program having made short films, music videos, commercials, and documentaries. Additionally, students choosing to do so can direct a feature film in a paid fifth semester.