"I learned more apprenticing for Francis Coppola and Kurosawa than I did in three years of film school. I aim to provide that same transformative experience for you."
-Christopher Coppola
Crazy
Faust Film
On-Location Directed Study Program
Calabro, Italy
(Limited Positions Available: Apply Now)
May 3rd - 17th, 2026
"Here is your opportunity to transition from student to professional by joining the front lines of a working film set. For the first time since my tenure as Director of the Film Department at SFAI, I am opening a limited number of Directed Study positions. This isn't a traditional classroom experience; it is a high-intensity, two-week directed study during the pre-production and production of my upcoming film, Crazy Faust. I’ve always believed that you learn more in two weeks on a professional set than in two years of theory
PAY IN INSTALLMENTS WITH AFTERPAY LINK BELOW!
Christopher Coppola's
ITALIAN FILM RETREAT LOCATIONS
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Scalea
Morano Calabro
Bernalda
ITALIAN FILM RETREAT
JULY 27th 2026 - AUGUST 10th, 2026
COMING SOON
READY TO TAKE YOUR FILMMAKING TO THE NEXT LEVEL?
let's make your film great. GET ONE-ON-ONE COACHING WITH "THE ACCESSIBLE COPPOLA". NOT TEACHING YOU TO BE ME BUT ENABLING YOU TO BE YOU
1:1 SESSION
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for filmmakers, composers, actors, writers, cinematographers, and editors of all skill levels.
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Get feedback on your work, assignments to hone your skills.
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readings, and films to watch to enhance your style and perspective.
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Weekly check-ins and chats.
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Personalized assignments and exercises.
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Targeted advice based on your goals.
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Access to the private members' community.
HOME STAY PROGRAM
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Stay with me and learn in a fun, relaxing environment.
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provided lodging and meals in your choice of Italy or California at the Coppola Winery.
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LEARN IN A 1-ON-1 MENTORSHIP ENVIRONMENT.
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3 home-cooked meals a day.
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RIDES TO AND FROM THE AIRPORT.
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Targeted advice based on your goals.
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Whether you have a first cut, an idea, a treatment, a screenplay, or you want to fine-tune your approach to directing and screenwriting.
3 MONTH PROGRAM
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3 monthly 1:1 video consultation calls.
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1 major quarterly review session.
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Weekly email check-ins and chat via Signal.
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Personalized assignments and exercises.
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Targeted advice based on your goals.
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Access to The Doc Hub private members' community.
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1 Year Audio Pro Plan Membership ($499 Value).
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Certificate of completion.
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20% discount on any additional 1:1 calls ($70 value).
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Discounted access to my Documentary Cinematography course ($625 value).
MONTHLY MASTERCLASS SERIES
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
"Following in the footsteps of his father, Christopher is alive with new ideas, and approaches in education, the arts, and media."
-Francis Ford Coppola
THE BEST WAY TO LEARN FILMMAKING IS TO MAKE FILMS
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Directing, shooting, editing — you’ll do it all starting your session
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Create a portfolio of real work, not just assignments.
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Learn from a tenured professor who directed over 15 feature films.
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Collaborate on real productions with our community.
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Grow your network with real-world industry connections.
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Study with the former directing head of the San Francisco Art Institute film program and a long-standing member of the Directors Guild of America for over 25 years.