Sarah Lawrence College and the International Film Institute of New York Summer Film Intensive

July 1-August 4, 2012

Now in our fifth year together, SLC and the International Film Institute of New York are happy to offer you a unique opportunity to learn the art of filmmaking in an in-depth, supportive, and intimate program.

Gain hands-on experience and instruction in all aspects of filmmaking, focusing on four core elements:

• Writing for the screen
• Directing
• Production
• Post-production

Lectures feature hands-on camera work, augmented by special guest speakers and behind-the-scenes visits to Manhattan production studios and editing facilities. After you shoot three film exercises focused on different filmmaking techniques, you’re ready to write, direct, produce, shoot, and edit your own short video. You choose the format: narrative, documentary, or experimental. You may choose to stick to a script with actors, costumes, and a controlled set, or you may approach your shoot with the spirit of improvisation. The final product is your completed short—to which you own the exclusive rights—ready for your professional portfolio, graduate school application, or Web distribution.

Program Costs

Application Fee: $50
Tuition: $3,750
Housing: $1,425
Meal Plan: $1,020
Full payment is due by Friday, May 25, 2012.

Registration Information

Although we accept applications until the program is full, please understand there are limited spaces available.

Online Registration
Please visit our online registration page to register using a credit card.

Registration by Mail or Fax
Download a registration form, complete it, and return along with the application fee of $50 (non-refundable) and a $250 deposit (applied toward tuition; $100 non-refundable) to:

Sheelagh Lynch
Office of Special Programs
Sarah Lawrence College
1 Mead Way
Bronxville, NY 10708
Fax: (914) 395-2608

Registration by Phone
You may also call us at (914) 395-2205 to apply over the phone.

Feel free to contact us at (914) 395-2205 or specialprograms@sarahlawrence.edu with any questions.

A preliminary schedule is available online at www.nyfilmschool.com