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Film & Video Daily Schedule

The Film & Video Institute is a full-day immersive experience that combines concentration-specific training, electives, collaborative projects, and evening programming. Please note the rigorous schedule does not allow for outside commitments.

Morning

After breakfast, students start their days with the All-Institute meeting. Then students branch off into their core classes for the rest of the morning, focusing on their concentration:

  • Acting on Camera
  • Production
  • Screenwriting

Afternoon

Students have a break after lunch every day, before diving into their Electives. Students take 4 electives over the course of the summer, and have a variety to choose from, covering filmmaking, acting, writing, directing, editing, cinematography, genre studies, and more. View examples of electives offered in the past in the menu to the left.

Evening

Evenings rotate through various programming including master classes, film screenings, workshops, and fun activities. 

Weekends

Students collaborate on hands-on film projects that put classroom learning into practice and help prepare them for their final capstone films. Every weekend looks different, but students can expect to have programming every Saturday and Sunday. 

Daily Schedule Sample

This schedule reflects an average weekday and is subject to change
Time Activity
7:30 - 8:30 AM Breakfast
8:45 - 9:25 AM All Institute Meeting
9:30 - 11 AM Core Class 1
11:15 AM - 12:45 PM Core Class 2

12:45 - 2:30 PM

Lunch & Afternoon Break
2:30 - 4 PM Elective Class 1
4:10 - 6 PM Elective Class 2
6 - 7 PM Dinner
7:30 - 10 PM Master Classes/Film Screenings/Study Halls/Extracurriculars
10:30 PM Dorm Closing