Elite Faculty

The world's most accomplished cinematographers, directors, and editors share their craft. At SOIC, you're not just a student; you're an apprentice to industry legends.

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Executive Director

Marcus Thorne

Directing

Marcus Thorne

With over 25 years in Hollywood, Marcus has helmed three Academy Award-winning productions. Known for his "ghostly" lighting and meticulous narrative pacing.

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The Director's Vision

Cinematography Lead

Elena Vance

Cinematography

Elena Vance

Elena redefined visual palettes for modern sci-fi. Her work on 'Carbon Dreams' won her an ASC Award for Outstanding Achievement.

movie 'Carbon Dreams', 'Void'

Lighting Theory Optics

Post-Production Head

Julian Rossi

Editing

Julian Rossi

A master of rhythm and tension, Julian's editorial work has been central to some of the decade's most successful action thrillers.

equalizer Precision Pace Expert

Pacing & Flow Color Grading

Screenwriting Chair

Sarah Jenkins

Screenwriting

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah's scripts are known for their psychological depth. She brings a wealth of knowledge from her years at Pixar and Focus Features.

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Character Arc Dialogue

Our Instructors Have Worked With

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Enrollment is currently open for the Summer Semester. Study directly under the industry's finest.