FILMMAKING CLASSES
-See below for class lists-
Registration is live in the portal!
Email learn@encorecreativecenter.com to receive a PDF of all of Encore Creative Center's classes at a glance.
Registration is live in the portal!
Email learn@encorecreativecenter.com to receive a PDF of all of Encore Creative Center's classes at a glance.
Acting for Camera (Ages 12-18)
Be prepared on any film set. In the class, we go beyond simply learning lines as students explore the skills necessary to thrive as an actor in front of a camera. Learn on-camera acting, audition tips and tricks, and actual set experience.
Fridays, 1:00-2:00pm, Instr. Justin Baird (ages 12-18)
Film Acting (Ages 8-99)
This class will challenge the acting students into finding comfortability on film. There is a difference from theatre to film and we will explore that in depth. The world of auditioning on film is daunting and we can get more comfortable with that through this class. Expect the unexpected has been Blackbird’s mantra and it works in so many scenarios! Expect a little improv, learning to cold read sides, slates, and also prepare monologues and scenes for screen. These concepts are all important aspects for a film actor. Learning your angles, diction or voice, taking direction on cue, and understanding the shot set ups are also so beneficial to the world of an actor!
Wednesdays, 11:00am-12:30pm, Instr. Christine Todd (ages 12-18)
Thursdays, 12:00-1:00pm, Instr. Katie Two Dogs (ages 8-12)
Fridays at Eagle, 4:30-6:00pm, Instr. Blackbird Pierre (ages 13-99)
Filmmaking (Ages 8-13)
Description coming soon
Thursdays, 4:30-5:30pm, Instr. Katie Two Dogs (ages 8-13)
Beginning Filmmaking (Ages 12-18)
Learn the seven primary aspects needed to make a movie! Become a visual storyteller and gain the skills needed to make a movie.
In this fun and hands-on filmmaking class, students will explore storytelling, camera work, and editing as they work together to create a short film. Each session includes creative activities, filming practice, and teamwork that builds confidence and real-world media skills for projects like YouTube-style videos. All students need to bring is their imagination, and we will provide the rest!
Storytelling = Preproduction
Camera work = Production
Editing = Postproduction
Fridays at Eagle, 11:00am-12:30pm, Instr. Justin Baird (ages 12-18)
Advanced Filmmaking (Ages 13-99)
For students who have previously completed the Beginning Filmmaking class. This is a film project based class. Students will create a short film alongside fellow experienced and committed filmmakers.
Wednesdays at Eagle, 7:00-8:30pm, Instr. Justin Baird (ages 13-99)
Fridays at Eagle, 2:00-3:30pm, Instr. Justin Baird (ages 13-18)
GarageBand Songwriting & Music Video (Ages 5-9)
In this class, we’ll come together each season to create an original music video from start to finish! Using Garage Band and video production tools, students will learn how to compose, record, and produce a one-of-a-kind song while capturing it on video. Each class starts with a brainstorming session to spark ideas for our original song, diving into lyrics, melody, and mood as we build the foundation together. Once the song is crafted, students will record it in Garageband, learning how to layer instruments, vocals, and effects. With our song complete, the focus will shift to the video side, where students will explore video techniques to bring their music to life visually. No prior experience is needed—just creativity and a willingness to sing, act, or learn behind-the-scenes skills. By the end of the season, students will have produced a quality music video that showcases their teamwork, creativity, and new technical skills!
Wednesdays at Eagle, 10:00-11:00am, Instr. Katie Two Dogs (ages 5-9)
Fridays at Eagle, 2:00-3:30pm, Instr. Katie Two Dogs (ages 5-9)
Mini Movie Makers
A filmmaking class where young creators learn to plan, shoot, and edit their very own mini movie! Each week, students become stars and storytellers as they dive into the magic of moviemaking through fun, hands-on film activities that spark imagination and build confidence, teamwork, and real on-set skills!
Fridays at Eagle, 1:00-2:00pm, Instr. Katie Two Dogs (ages 4-8)
Stopmotion (Ages 4-18)
In this fun, hands-on class, students will learn the art of stop motion animation by brainstorming, storyboarding, building sets, and creating their own short animated movies. They’ll explore storytelling, basic filmmaking, and creative problem-solving skills—frame by frame.
Tuesdays , 1:00-2:00pm (ages 9-16)
Tuesdays, 2:00-3:30pm (ages 4-8)
Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30pm (ages 8-18)
Wednesdays, 2:30-3:30pm (ages 10-18)
Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30pm (5-9)
Thursdays, 1:00-2:00pm (ages 6-12)
Fridays, 10:00-11:00pm (ages 5-8)
Fridays, 11:00-12:30pm (ages 9-15)
Fridays, 6:00-7:00pm (ages 8-14)
Instr. Aurora Finnegan
Stopmotion+Movie Making Combo
Description Coming Soon
Tuesdays, 4:30-6:00pm, Instr. Katie Two Dogs (ages 8-14)
YouTube Channel Video Production (ages 7-17)
In this hands-on media production class, students will work together to create and produce YouTube-style shows, rotating through roles like camera operator, host, scriptwriter, and technical director. They'll learn the fundamentals of live TV as they film segments, read a teleprompter, and switch between cameras - running the show like a real news team!
Wednesdays, 4:30-6:00pm, Instr. Katie Two Dogs (ages 7-17)
Thursdays, 2:00-3:30pm, Instr. Katie Two Dogs (ages 7-17)
Be prepared on any film set. In the class, we go beyond simply learning lines as students explore the skills necessary to thrive as an actor in front of a camera. Learn on-camera acting, audition tips and tricks, and actual set experience.
Fridays, 1:00-2:00pm, Instr. Justin Baird (ages 12-18)
Film Acting (Ages 8-99)
This class will challenge the acting students into finding comfortability on film. There is a difference from theatre to film and we will explore that in depth. The world of auditioning on film is daunting and we can get more comfortable with that through this class. Expect the unexpected has been Blackbird’s mantra and it works in so many scenarios! Expect a little improv, learning to cold read sides, slates, and also prepare monologues and scenes for screen. These concepts are all important aspects for a film actor. Learning your angles, diction or voice, taking direction on cue, and understanding the shot set ups are also so beneficial to the world of an actor!
Wednesdays, 11:00am-12:30pm, Instr. Christine Todd (ages 12-18)
Thursdays, 12:00-1:00pm, Instr. Katie Two Dogs (ages 8-12)
Fridays at Eagle, 4:30-6:00pm, Instr. Blackbird Pierre (ages 13-99)
Filmmaking (Ages 8-13)
Description coming soon
Thursdays, 4:30-5:30pm, Instr. Katie Two Dogs (ages 8-13)
Beginning Filmmaking (Ages 12-18)
Learn the seven primary aspects needed to make a movie! Become a visual storyteller and gain the skills needed to make a movie.
In this fun and hands-on filmmaking class, students will explore storytelling, camera work, and editing as they work together to create a short film. Each session includes creative activities, filming practice, and teamwork that builds confidence and real-world media skills for projects like YouTube-style videos. All students need to bring is their imagination, and we will provide the rest!
Storytelling = Preproduction
Camera work = Production
Editing = Postproduction
Fridays at Eagle, 11:00am-12:30pm, Instr. Justin Baird (ages 12-18)
Advanced Filmmaking (Ages 13-99)
For students who have previously completed the Beginning Filmmaking class. This is a film project based class. Students will create a short film alongside fellow experienced and committed filmmakers.
Wednesdays at Eagle, 7:00-8:30pm, Instr. Justin Baird (ages 13-99)
Fridays at Eagle, 2:00-3:30pm, Instr. Justin Baird (ages 13-18)
GarageBand Songwriting & Music Video (Ages 5-9)
In this class, we’ll come together each season to create an original music video from start to finish! Using Garage Band and video production tools, students will learn how to compose, record, and produce a one-of-a-kind song while capturing it on video. Each class starts with a brainstorming session to spark ideas for our original song, diving into lyrics, melody, and mood as we build the foundation together. Once the song is crafted, students will record it in Garageband, learning how to layer instruments, vocals, and effects. With our song complete, the focus will shift to the video side, where students will explore video techniques to bring their music to life visually. No prior experience is needed—just creativity and a willingness to sing, act, or learn behind-the-scenes skills. By the end of the season, students will have produced a quality music video that showcases their teamwork, creativity, and new technical skills!
Wednesdays at Eagle, 10:00-11:00am, Instr. Katie Two Dogs (ages 5-9)
Fridays at Eagle, 2:00-3:30pm, Instr. Katie Two Dogs (ages 5-9)
Mini Movie Makers
A filmmaking class where young creators learn to plan, shoot, and edit their very own mini movie! Each week, students become stars and storytellers as they dive into the magic of moviemaking through fun, hands-on film activities that spark imagination and build confidence, teamwork, and real on-set skills!
Fridays at Eagle, 1:00-2:00pm, Instr. Katie Two Dogs (ages 4-8)
Stopmotion (Ages 4-18)
In this fun, hands-on class, students will learn the art of stop motion animation by brainstorming, storyboarding, building sets, and creating their own short animated movies. They’ll explore storytelling, basic filmmaking, and creative problem-solving skills—frame by frame.
Tuesdays , 1:00-2:00pm (ages 9-16)
Tuesdays, 2:00-3:30pm (ages 4-8)
Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30pm (ages 8-18)
Wednesdays, 2:30-3:30pm (ages 10-18)
Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30pm (5-9)
Thursdays, 1:00-2:00pm (ages 6-12)
Fridays, 10:00-11:00pm (ages 5-8)
Fridays, 11:00-12:30pm (ages 9-15)
Fridays, 6:00-7:00pm (ages 8-14)
Instr. Aurora Finnegan
Stopmotion+Movie Making Combo
Description Coming Soon
Tuesdays, 4:30-6:00pm, Instr. Katie Two Dogs (ages 8-14)
YouTube Channel Video Production (ages 7-17)
In this hands-on media production class, students will work together to create and produce YouTube-style shows, rotating through roles like camera operator, host, scriptwriter, and technical director. They'll learn the fundamentals of live TV as they film segments, read a teleprompter, and switch between cameras - running the show like a real news team!
Wednesdays, 4:30-6:00pm, Instr. Katie Two Dogs (ages 7-17)
Thursdays, 2:00-3:30pm, Instr. Katie Two Dogs (ages 7-17)
2025-2026 RATES AND DATES
FALL: August 18 - December 19, 2025 (no classes Nov 26-28) – Fall Showcase: Dec 19-20
18 weeks (4.5 “months”) for Mon/Tue classes; 17 weeks (4.25 “months”) for Wed-Fri classes
WINTER-SPRING (this year, enrollment rolls over unless notice is given): Jan 5 - May 29, 2026
21 weeks (5.25 “months”) – Spring Showcase: May 29-30
Questions? [email protected]
One Hour Weekly Class - $98/month of 4 weeks; prorating applies (one-time drop-in: $30)
1.5 Hour Weekly Class - $134/month of 4 weeks; prorating applies (one-time drop-in: $38)
Encore Filmworks - $495/season (18 weeks)
LIFETIME CENTER REGISTRATION (brand new students only) – $55/single student; $95/whole family
FALL: August 18 - December 19, 2025 (no classes Nov 26-28) – Fall Showcase: Dec 19-20
18 weeks (4.5 “months”) for Mon/Tue classes; 17 weeks (4.25 “months”) for Wed-Fri classes
WINTER-SPRING (this year, enrollment rolls over unless notice is given): Jan 5 - May 29, 2026
21 weeks (5.25 “months”) – Spring Showcase: May 29-30
Questions? [email protected]
One Hour Weekly Class - $98/month of 4 weeks; prorating applies (one-time drop-in: $30)
1.5 Hour Weekly Class - $134/month of 4 weeks; prorating applies (one-time drop-in: $38)
Encore Filmworks - $495/season (18 weeks)
LIFETIME CENTER REGISTRATION (brand new students only) – $55/single student; $95/whole family
DISCOUNTS
Multi-Class mix-and-match!
(per single student for ANY group classes, daytime or evening)
5 hours total per week - $338/month of 4 weeks
10 hours total per week - $584/month of 4 weeks
REFERRAL DISCOUNT: Bring someone (anyone!) who’s brand new to Encore and both your family account and their family account will get $20 in credit! Repeat as often as you wish!
Multi-Class mix-and-match!
(per single student for ANY group classes, daytime or evening)
5 hours total per week - $338/month of 4 weeks
10 hours total per week - $584/month of 4 weeks
REFERRAL DISCOUNT: Bring someone (anyone!) who’s brand new to Encore and both your family account and their family account will get $20 in credit! Repeat as often as you wish!
