"This intensive program offers a unique opportunity for aspiring filmmakers from around the globe to study at the internationally renowned USC School of Cinematic Arts." - George Lucas
Welcome
Summer film school at USC School of Cinematic Arts is an opportunity for study in a variety of filmmaking areas including screenwriting, directing, producing, the business side of filmmaking, computer animation, editing, cinematography and other areas of interest. The USC SCA Summer Film Program is open to all applicants. Acceptance to the University of Southern California is not necessary in order to enroll.
If you have any questions, please contact us directly at:
spmail@cinema.usc.edu
Or please visit the Summer Program blog at:
http://uscsummerprogram.blogspot.com
Comments from former Summer Program Students
“I will be forever grateful to the faculty, students and course structure of the USC Summer Program for providing me with the opportunity to realize my dreams as a filmmaker.”
- Kamell Allaway, California
“As an international student, coming to the USC School of Cinematic Arts was the wisest investment I have made. Here I found the right creative environment and gained valuable knowledge which helped bring my film project successfully to completion.”
- Ali Mansuri, Italy
“The best summer of my life! For six weeks you’re surrounded by people who want to tell stories and make movies. Everybody is there for the same reason. A family is made. I felt homesick coming home.”
- Asher Frankfurt, Texas
“One of the most gratifying experiences that I have had academically.”
- Michael Christopher Malone, Lehigh University
“As a foreign student and young producer, the summer program provided me with a global understanding of the entertainment industry and the studio system. I got real experience from real examples of real projects.”
- Anna Maslova, Russia
“The Summer Program not only taught me how to develop my concepts and ideas, but also how to better communicate those visions and ideas to others in a clear, focused and precise manner.”
- Mark Pomerville, Washington
“My experiences at the Summer Program and the people I met at USC have had a significant impact on me. I highly recommend the program for any aspiring filmmaker looking to find clarity in his or her path, meet like-minded filmmakers, and develop the skills necessary to find work.”
- Bret Cornish, Illinlois
Students create stop motion film productions using high definition digital cameras and specialized computer software.
Faculty Spotlight
To learn more about our faculty and their achievements, please check out our Faculty News and Faculty Bios sections.
News
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