Sensei Hollywood's Dojo

04/13/2024

We are thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the 7th year of the Sarah Jones Opportunity! This is a unique chance for film students interested in pursuing a professional career in camera work. The Sarah Jones Opportunity aims to open doors for individuals passionate about camera work who may otherwise not have direct access to the industry.

The deadline to apply is April 15th. Go to sarahjonesopportunity.com for details! 🎬

03/25/2024

02/09/2024

What is Sensei Hollywood's Dojo?

02/07/2024

"Where's Kaemon?"
(Fall 2023 Moviemaking Class)

A boy searches for his dog, his friends search for him. Along the way they find...the power of friendship.

10/31/2023

The kids find a Spooky House on the Scariest Night of the Year...

(Intro to Moviemaking Day 2 Trailer Project)

10/03/2023

We've got some great online classes geared towards homeschoolers coming up, including this one:

Scriptwriting 101

Students will learn the process of developing original story ideas into compelling movies. We'll learn about Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey / MonoMyth and how we can use it to build structure in our stories. We’ll watch and analyze clips from famous films as we brainstorm our individual ideas, develop “log-lines” into treatments, and then into finished scripts.

We’ll create storyboards and shot lists to help visualize our scripts and get them ready to be produced and turned into finished films. Finally, we'll create an "elevator pitch" to see if we can get our movie made...

(Many of the scripts we’ve made in this class were made into actual films in our in-person MovieMaking Class!)

​Beginners welcome!

Zoom 1hr, meets weekly 8 times, following the academic calendar
ages 9-16

Students will learn the process of developing original story ideas into compelling movies. We'll learn about Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey / MonoMyth and how we can use it to build structure in our stories. We’ll watch and analyze clips from famous films as we brainstorm our individual ideas, d...

09/28/2023

we've got some new online kid's classes coming up, including Video Editing 101

Students will learn basic video editing for Film, Television, YouTube, and other applications. Students will learn at their own pace, as we take footage from original and found sources and edit them into new creations.

We’ll do several projects over the term, and have fun while learning how to manipulate media.

have a look...

Students will learn basic video editing for Film, Television, YouTube, and other applications. Students will learn at their own pace, as we take footage from original and found sources and edit them into new creations. We’ll do several projects over the term, and have fun while learning how to man...

09/23/2023

NEW CLASS- Starts Oct. 18

Intro to Moviemaking

meets weekly 8 times, 2:00pm-3:00pm on Wednesdays
ages 9+

In this hands-on class, students will get an overview of film production, learn the fundamentals of cinematography, and produce their own short film as a class. We’ll explore ways to tell stories and communicate ideas with pictures and sound, and get hands-on experience using professional gear. We'll learn to use cameras, lighting, and sound recording gear as well as consumer technology like iPhones. We show our film at the end of the term at a “Gala Premiere”.

Beginners welcome!

Meets at Oak House School Room in Candler Park
(in the Neighborhood Church & Community Building)

see link below for details

In this IN-PERSON, hands-on class, students will get an overview of film production, learn the fundamentals of cinematography, and produce their own short film as a class. We’ll explore ways to tell stories and communicate ideas with pictures and sound, and get hands-on experience using profession...

12/22/2022

Hi Everyone!
I apologize that this took so long to get the final cut out, but I just had too much going on last week (between being sick and work deadlines).

At any rate, here is the final cut of
Sensei Hollywood 3: New Beginnings
https://youtu.be/sOwfBbIw_lo

I apologize as well for not getting back to those inquiring about classes next year. The bottom line is I'm making some changes and I just haven't figured out what our schedule will look like; I won't be teaching at LEAD going forward, but I may offer some classes online or in a different format. I'll make an announcement after the holidays. Thanks for your patience and understanding.

I've had a blast with this class, and have been honored to teach this fine bunch of kids a little something about making movies, creativity, and working together as a team. Thanks for being members of the Dojo.

I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season!

Cheers!

DAN

aka

Sensei Hollywood

12/17/2022

When your students turn you into a LEGO Action Hero…🤘