Directing Courses and Certifications

Indie Filmmaking Masterclass: Directing

Learn essential directing skills for indie filmmaking, from script interpretation and actor management to crew selection and post-production, with insights from experienced director Jozua Malherbe.

• Skillshare
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Shakespeare Matters

49 reviews

Learn about Shakespeare’s plays and their influence through a focus on emotions such as love, hate, and jealousy.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

StudioBinder

Advanced Filmmaking Techniques

16 reviews

Learn about color theory, directing camera movement, film blocking and production design in this short video series. The course concludes with recreating Se7en's Climax for $400.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Film Production

10 reviews

In 15 episodes, Lily Gladstone will teach you about film production!

• YouTube
• 2 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Filmmaking

Explore diverse filmmaking approaches, from indie to Hollywood, covering writing, funding, directing, editing, and distribution strategies for successful film creation.

• BBC Maestro
• 4 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Directing the Actor: A USC course with Nina Foch

1156 ratings at Udemy

Learn directing and acting techniques from renowned actress Nina Foch in this USC Master Class.

• Udemy
• 3-4 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Complete Talking Head Video Production Masterclass

301 ratings at Udemy

Video Production - Building Confidence on Camera for Video Marketing - Filmmaking - Videography - Cinematography

• Udemy
• 17 hours 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Making a Short Film: Start to Finish

82 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn how to make your own short film. Explore the basic elements of screenwriting, production, and directing.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 4 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Appreciation of Theatre

Explore theatrical elements, production aspects, and diverse cultural perspectives while developing critical appreciation for the dramatic arts.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 23rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE

Explore theatre's cultural roots, production elements, and diverse styles through readings, discussions, and live performances.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 23rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

Introduction to Theater Arts

Explore the aesthetic, artistic, technical, and business dimensions of theater in this comprehensive introduction.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 26th Aug, 2024
• Paid Course

Beginning Video Production

Master single-camera video production techniques, from composition and editing to lighting and audio control. Create short films while learning scripting, directing, and postproduction fundamentals.

• California Community Colleges System
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• 23rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

Introduction to Dramatic Arts

Explore fundamental practices and creative processes in dramatic arts through experimentation, examination, and collaboration, gaining insight into its role as an agent of change.

• California Community Colleges System
• 9 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 14th Oct, 2024
• Paid Course

Aligarh Muslim University

Studies in Theatre

Explore theatre's rich history, genres, and techniques. Learn acting, directing, design, and criticism. Discover contemporary trends, AI in theatre, and career opportunities. Develop research skills in this comprehensive theatrical journey.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Music Video Production for Beginners: From Script to Screen

Discover how to create a high-end music video on a budget and learn the basics of editing on Adobe Premiere for professional-looking results

• Domestika
• 1 hour 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course