After-School Courses
Registration for fall 2026 is open.
The JBFC offers innovative after-school courses in film production, screenwriting, editing, cinema studies, and so much more.
Scholarships are available for participants with financial need. Scholarships are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here to apply now.
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Editing 101
Registration is open.
After-School Course | Grades: 9th–12th | One Day/Week | September 14–November 30, 2026
$800
Editing 101 introduces high school students to the art and craft of video editing. Through hands-on projects, students will explore the principles that make films and videos compelling while developing practical skills in Adobe Premiere Pro. Topics include audio synchronization, keyframe animation for text and graphics, editing workflows, pacing, and storytelling.
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Filmcraft Studio
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After-School Course | Grades: 9th–12th | One Day/Week | September 15–December 1, 2026
$750
Ready to take your filmmaking further? Filmcraft Studio is the next step for students who have completed Filmcraft 101 (High School) and want to keep creating, experimenting, and refining their craft. Designed as a repeatable studio experience, this course invites returning filmmakers to develop new projects each semester while deepening their technical skills and creative voice.
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Filmcraft 101 (Middle School) - Grades 5 and 6
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After-School Course | Grades: 5th and 6th | One Day/Week | September 16–December 9, 2026
$750
Dive into the world of filmmaking with a course that’s as hands-on as it is fun. In Filmcraft 101 (Middle School), students will get to play with cutting-edge cameras and editing software, master cool camera tricks and lighting magic, and unravel the secrets of great visual storytelling.
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Filmcraft 101 (Middle School) - Grades 7 and 8
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After-School Course | Grades: 7th and 8th | One Day/Week | September 16–December 9, 2026
$750
Dive into the world of filmmaking with a course that’s as hands-on as it is fun. In Filmcraft 101 (Middle School), students will get to play with cutting-edge cameras and editing software, master cool camera tricks and lighting magic, and unravel the secrets of great visual storytelling.
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Screenwriting 101
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After-School Course | Grades: 9th–12th | One Day/Week | September 30–November 18, 2026
$475
In Screenwriting 101 you’ll learn the fundamentals of writing a script from Act I to The End — plus you’ll get an inside look at how the industry works, from loglines and treatments to series bibles and pitches. Don’t know what we’re talking about? No problem, that’s part of what we’re going to learn in Screenwriting 101!
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Filmcraft 101 (High School)
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After-School Course | Grades: 9th–12th | One Day/Week | September 17–December 3, 2026
$750
Dive into the world of filmmaking with a course that’s as hands-on as it is fun. In Filmcraft 101 (High School), students will get to play with cutting-edge cameras and editing software, master cool camera tricks and lighting magic, and unravel the secrets of great visual storytelling.
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Filmmaking with Minecraft
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After-School Course | Grades: 5th and 6th | One Day/Week | September 18–December 11, 2026
$700
Your Minecraft adventures deserve the big screen treatment. In Filmmaking with Minecraft, step behind the camera and into Minecraft, where you’ll explore the fundamentals of cinematic production, including how to design sets, style your characters, master lighting and camera techniques, build compelling stories, and craft immersive soundscapes.
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Frame by Frame: Only Human (Part 2)
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After-School Course | Grades: 9th–12th | One Day/Week | September 18–October 23, 2026
$300
What does it mean to be a human being? In this deeply personal continuation of Only Human, students will explore how filmmakers portray the emotional highs and lows of growing up, chasing dreams, forming relationships, and understanding ourselves. Through six films, students will experience different perspectives focusing on identity, family, and connection. Through pre-screening lectures and post-film discussions, students will learn how elements like performance, music, cinematography, and storytelling shape our emotional experience of a film.
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Frame by Frame: Exploring Film Through Horror
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After-School Course | Grades: 9th–12th | One Day/Week | October 30–December 11, 2026
$250
Get ready to dive into some of the most beloved unconventional films ever made. In Frame by Frame: Exploring Film Through Horror, students will explore how horror films do far more than just scare us; they reflect our fears, our culture, and ourselves. Through five films covering various horror subgenres, we’ll uncover how filmmakers use sound, editing, performance, and visual storytelling to create tension and meaning. Through pre-screening lectures and open post-film discussions, we will ask: Why do we enjoy being scared? What do monsters represent? And how does horror help us process the world around us?
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Every 35mm Print Tells a Story
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Eat, Shop, Catch a Film!
Take advantage of JBFC Member discounts at local restaurants, shops, and more.
Overnight Cult Comedy Marathon, Aug. 15
Save $10 with early-bird pricing through Aug. 10!