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What our graduates say

“Lost Canyon and Passengers owe their successes to the first-rate instructors at UCLA Extension, who provide an unconditionally supportive and stimulating environment.”

- Jill Sim, Feature Film Writing Certificate Graduate. Winner of the 2009 Phoenix Film Festival Screenplay Competition.

“The instructors at the Writers’ Program are invaluable. The key to getting better is listening to everything they have to say, getting the work done, and not being afraid of rewrites or starting from scratch.”

- Moisés Zamora, Former Writers’ Program Student, Showrunner (Selena)

Master the Art of Filmmaking

Hone your skills as a director with hands-on projects, culminating in the making of your own short film.

Learn directing from professionals who are actively working in the entertainment industry. Focused on independent filmmaking, the UCLA Extension Directing Program trains students in the art and craft of visual storytelling with an emphasis on directing actors, film aesthetics and the responsibilities of the director.

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Average Salaries in the Accounting Field

Los Angeles

$77,945 per year

California

$73,142 per year

National

$61,020 per year

UCLA Extension Excellence

Benefit from award-winning instruction – taught by accomplished Hollywood executives who bring real-world experience to the classroom.
Progress to directing an original short film to be screened for an invited audience.
Participate in one of the nation's most prestigious programs, trusted by industry leaders.
Take advantage of internship opportunities at studios and production companies.
Network with fellow students, instructors and guest speakers.

Flexible and Convenient

Mix and match flexible course options on days, evenings, weekends, in person or online - anytime, anywhere.
Open-enrollment Certificate in Directing — graduate in one year or take your time.
Get started without an application— just sign up for a class.
Pay as you go, start any quarter.
Certificate and courses available in person or 100% online.

Your Path to Success

Make it in Hollywood or master the art of independent filmmaking.
Bring your vision to the screen.
Understand trends and developments in the industry.
Network with peers, instructors and industry leaders.

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Program Graduates Tell Their Stories

“Taking courses and workshops really forces you to go out and start making small projects, building your way up to bigger shorts. It motivates you to just make something with your iPhone or DSLR and put it together to show in your next class. It’s a really empowering feeling that you don’t necessarily need all the budget, equipment, and people in the world. You can make something to take in to get feedback on and build off each project you make.”

— Kylie Eaton, Directing Certificate Graduate