Featured Courses
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Film Writing (Basic)
5.0 average rating (1 review)What is a story? What is a compelling character? What's with screenplay format? Learn this and more in Film Writing.
$349
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Directing (Basic)
What does the director do? How does the director take a story from script to screen? Learn this and more in Directing.
$349
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The Art of Film Writing: Script Formatting
Take script formatting lessons from the man who literally wrote the book: Christopher Riley, author of "The Hollywood Standard: The Complete and Authoritative Guide to Script Format and Style."
$75
Earn college credit.
Story Masters Film Academy has partnered with John Paul the Great Catholic University to offer college credit for our Film Writing and Directing courses. Find out more.
What We Teach
Film Writing
What is a story?
Character
Structure and conflict
Stakes, emotion, and meaning
Writing log lines and pitching ideas
Screenplay format and writing dialogue
Directing
What the story is about: theme vs. plot
Pre-production: script breakdown, director's notebook, set design
Production: choosing cameras, working with actors, managing the set
Post production: editing, sound, music
The Story Masters Story
Bringing film industry professionals to the high school classroom.
Maybe your high school offers CTE or elective classes related to film and media. Maybe it doesn't. But even if it does, chances are you won't find the teacher's name listed on IMDb. That's what makes us different. Story Masters was founded by three film industry professionals, all with feature film credits and years of experience, who have a passion for story and a passion for teaching. And we want to bring our passion and our experience to high school students everywhere. Whether you're a high school student searching for a class you can get excited about, a home educator trying to find an engaging homeschool resource, or an administrator seeking CTE opportunities to add to your school's offering, Story Masters has what you're looking for.(Psst! Not in high school? That's okay — we have courses for Adult Learners, too!)
Learn to write. Or direct. Or both.
Screenwriting and directing classes — taught by real screenwriters and directors. Imagine that.
My Film Camp Experience
Brianna Dreyer
Awesome experience! The Story Masters are amazing!
Awesome experience! The Story Masters are amazing!
Read LessExcellent!
Stephen Chapman
It’s very professional and is a thorough exploration into storytelling.
It’s very professional and is a thorough exploration into storytelling.
Read LessStory Student
Adele Duwat
Great for Catholic movie lovers! I wonder if the answers to questions already done could be shown after a quiz is finished, because that would be handy for ...
Read MoreGreat for Catholic movie lovers! I wonder if the answers to questions already done could be shown after a quiz is finished, because that would be handy for review. Other than that, fantastic!
Read LessA Great Class
Elizabeth Rowley
The class was helpful and challenging without being too overwhelming. I enjoyed it immensely.
The class was helpful and challenging without being too overwhelming. I enjoyed it immensely.
Read LessGreat Course for Young Filmmakers
Jozef Raiche
The teachers are very knowledgeable and guide the students into answering the most important question before creating a film: Why? Instead of focusing on ...
Read MoreThe teachers are very knowledgeable and guide the students into answering the most important question before creating a film: Why? Instead of focusing on the technicalities of filmmaking, this course focuses on the themes and emotions that a film is trying to convey. My on-set experience was a lot better after implementing the tips on working with a crew from this course. I plan to take another course from Storymasters soon.
Read LessMy Film Camp Experience
Brianna Dreyer
Awesome experience! The Story Masters are amazing!
Awesome experience! The Story Masters are amazing!
Read LessExcellent!
Stephen Chapman
It’s very professional and is a thorough exploration into storytelling.
It’s very professional and is a thorough exploration into storytelling.
Read LessStory Student
Adele Duwat
Great for Catholic movie lovers! I wonder if the answers to questions already done could be shown after a quiz is finished, because that would be handy for ...
Read MoreGreat for Catholic movie lovers! I wonder if the answers to questions already done could be shown after a quiz is finished, because that would be handy for review. Other than that, fantastic!
Read LessA Great Class
Elizabeth Rowley
The class was helpful and challenging without being too overwhelming. I enjoyed it immensely.
The class was helpful and challenging without being too overwhelming. I enjoyed it immensely.
Read LessGreat Course for Young Filmmakers
Jozef Raiche
The teachers are very knowledgeable and guide the students into answering the most important question before creating a film: Why? Instead of focusing on ...
Read MoreThe teachers are very knowledgeable and guide the students into answering the most important question before creating a film: Why? Instead of focusing on the technicalities of filmmaking, this course focuses on the themes and emotions that a film is trying to convey. My on-set experience was a lot better after implementing the tips on working with a crew from this course. I plan to take another course from Storymasters soon.
Read LessMy Film Camp Experience
Brianna Dreyer
Awesome experience! The Story Masters are amazing!
Awesome experience! The Story Masters are amazing!
Read LessSample Lessons
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Film Writing: Exploring Meaning
Not sure if you're ready to commit to an entire course on Film Writing? Check out this sample lesson on Exploring Meaning in your script. -
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Directing: Exploring Theme
Not sure if you're ready to commit to an entire course on Directing? Check out this sample lesson on Exploring Theme as a director.
Are you a high school teacher or administrator looking for an easy way to add an elective or CTE course at your school? Ask about getting an extended preview of our Film Writing and Directing courses.