"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
"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!
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
ITALIAN FILM RETREAT
Christopher Coppola's
JULY 27th - AUGUST 10th, 2026
ITALIAN FILM RETREAT LOCATIONS
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Scalea
Morano Calabro
Bernalda
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.