Your Story Deserves to Be Told on Screen
Whether you're drawn to narrative films, documentaries, or production management, we understand that turning your creative vision into reality requires more than just equipment and theory. It takes guidance, practical experience, and a supportive learning environment.
Start Your Journey
We Understand Your Creative Challenges
Many aspiring filmmakers struggle with transforming their ideas into professional productions. You might have a story burning inside you, but feel uncertain about where to begin or how to develop the technical skills needed.
Technical Knowledge Gap
Understanding camera work, lighting, sound design, and editing can feel overwhelming when you're starting out or looking to advance your skills.
Limited Practical Experience
Reading about filmmaking is different from actually working with actors, managing a crew, and solving real production challenges on set.
Industry Navigation
Breaking into the film industry requires more than talent. You need guidance on building a portfolio, networking, and understanding how productions actually work.
A Practical Approach to Film Education
At CinemaVision Academy, we focus on hands-on learning that prepares you for real-world filmmaking. Our approach combines structured instruction with practical projects that build your confidence and skills progressively.
Learn by Doing
Our courses emphasize practical application. You'll work on actual film projects, from pre-production planning through post-production, gaining experience with industry-standard workflows.
Personalized Guidance
Small class sizes allow our instructors to provide individual attention, helping you develop your unique voice and addressing your specific learning needs.
Industry Connections
Our instructors bring active industry experience and connections, offering insights into current practices and opportunities in ese and international film production.
Complete Skill Development
From creative vision to technical execution, we cover the full spectrum of skills you need to bring your projects to life professionally.
Your Journey from Aspiration to Achievement
Our students start with a passion for storytelling and develop into confident filmmakers capable of realizing their creative vision. This transformation happens through structured learning, supportive mentorship, and practical experience.
Building Foundation Skills
Start with fundamental concepts and techniques, working on structured exercises that develop your technical proficiency and creative thinking.
Gaining Practical Experience
Progress to working on complete projects where you apply your skills in realistic production scenarios, learning to solve challenges creatively.
Developing Your Voice
Discover and refine your unique storytelling style while maintaining professional standards and technical competence in your craft.
Ready for Opportunities
Complete your course with portfolio-ready work and the skills to pursue professional opportunities in film production.
Experience You Can Trust
Industry experience from our instructors in Japanese and international film production
Aspiring filmmakers have developed their skills through our comprehensive programs
Focused programs covering directing, documentary, and production management
Our Instructors
Our teaching staff consists of working professionals with extensive credits in narrative films, documentaries, and commercial productions. They bring current industry knowledge and practical insights to every class, ensuring you learn techniques that are actually used in professional filmmaking today.
272-0826 1-15 Mama, Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture
Production manager with credits on major Japanese features and international co-productions
Cinematographer and editor specializing in documentary and narrative post-production workflows
Take the First Step
Interested in learning more about our courses? Send us your details and we'll get back to you with information about upcoming sessions and how to enroll.
Start with Confidence
We understand that choosing the right film education program is an important decision. That's why we're happy to discuss your goals and interests before you commit to enrolling.
Free Consultation
Discuss your filmmaking aspirations with us and learn how our courses can help you achieve them.
Flexible Schedule
Our courses are designed to accommodate working professionals with evening and weekend sessions available.
No Pressure
Take your time to consider your options. We're here to answer questions and provide information without any obligation.
Our Course Programs
Each course is designed to provide comprehensive training in specific aspects of filmmaking, with hands-on projects and personalized instruction throughout.
Film Directing Fundamentals
¥225,000Master visual storytelling and actor direction for compelling narrative films. Learn shot composition, blocking techniques, and performance direction through hands-on exercises.
- Script analysis and storyboarding
- Working with actors and crew
- Direct complete short films
Documentary Production
¥198,000Create impactful documentaries from concept through distribution. Learn research methods, interview techniques, verité shooting, and narrative structure for non-fiction storytelling.
- Ethical considerations and access
- Interview and observational techniques
- Festival strategy and distribution
Film Production Management
¥175,000Organize film productions from pre-production through delivery. Learn budgeting, scheduling, location scouting, crew management, and equipment coordination for professional productions.
- Budgeting and scheduling software
- Legal and union considerations
- Production office management