Cyber Film School Learning System
We publish Cyber Fim School’s Multi-Touch Filmmaking Textbook, a beautifully designed and well-organized 1st-year course for self-learners and educators, made for Apple Books.
Our learning system’s adaptable structure and comprehensive content make it an invaluable resource at home or in the classroom.
★★★★★ “I recommend Cyber Film School to my students as a resource for both film theory and film practice. Easy to navigate – an excellent and timeless resource.” ~ Mark Terry, Ph.D., Contract Faculty York University, Toronto, Canada
When used on an iPad or iPhone, apply skills as you learn with the device’s Camera and iMovie apps. On a Mac, use any camera, iMovie, or editing program of choice.
★★★★★ “I’m loving it. It’s clear and set up in chunks which differentiates it for varied skilled readers. Definitely user-friendly.” ~ Evdoxia Darios, Assistant Principal, New York Board of Education
Further info: cyberfilmschool.com
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Our History
Cyber Film School learning systems began over two decades ago with our award-winning web resource, multimedia, and television platforms, with a mission to narrow the gap between affordable film technology and costly quality film education.
Our first website splash page:
(Ya ya, we’re that old!)
FilmUnderground
In the mid-2000s Cyber Film School’s content merged with the online film school FilmUnderground.com and flew under FU’s banner while developing allied learning products (below).
In 2013, we rebranded the content of both resources to Cyber Film School.
Throughout it all, we stuck to one essential precept: Filmmaking is a language. The tech that produces and expresses this language may change, but its fundamentals are evergreen.
Our Past Products
“Make Your Movie” TV series extended our reach to television with a six-part series on the craft of moviemaking, produced in association with the Independent Film Channel.
“Movie School Encyclopedia” was a critical hit with teachers and self-learners worldwide. It guided teachers but was simple enough for self-guided learners to follow.
Our learning tools were adopted by schools, colleges, libraries, and emerging filmmakers worldwide. Their feedback encouraged us to develop our newest platform for a new generation.
What’s New
New Edition for 2022
Cyber Film School MultiTouch Filmmaking Textbook
A Beautifully Designed and Well-Organized Structured Film Course
This Multi-Touch Learning System is created and authored by university and secondary school film teachers in partnership with career filmmakers.
When used on an iPad or iPhone, apply skills as you learn with the device’s Camera and iMovie apps. On a Mac, use any camera, iMovie, or editing program of choice.
The first edition was launched in 2016, with a massive update in the Summer of 2022. Our home page has more details.
Read a Classroom Case Study from our First Edition
Built for self-learners and teachers
Our past work was featured in
Our Founders
Producer Stavros C. Stavrides and filmmaker/educator Maurizio Belli formed the first Cyber Film School website twenty years ago.
Cyber Film School remains a lifelong passion for building effective learning tools for emerging filmmakers and for media teachers as support for existing programs.
Stavros C. Stavrides is a career producer and director with a passion for film education. His awards for his film work include Best Picture nomination (Australia), Best Theatrical Documentary (Canada), and Best Canadian Film Toronto International Film Festival, among numerous other international accolades.
Stavros was featured on Bravo Channel’s prestigious ‘The Directors’ series in 2004 for his work on Cyber Film School. His recent and current work as Director, Writer, and Producer includes series for Discovery, History, and National Geographic channels.
Maurizio (‘Moe’) Belli is a classically trained filmmaker, cinematographer, and photographer who worked with Stavrides on several media projects that date back to film school. His early film workshops in Toronto were very popular and spawned successful career cinematographers.
In the late nineties, Moe originated the Cyber Film School website out of passion, to reach as many emerging filmmakers as he could. He received numerous awards and glowing user reviews, media recognition, and Internet awards, along with glowing reviews in computer and entertainment publications.
Mary Jane Gomes joined us for the Second Edition. She produced and directed documentaries and fiction films throughout her career. Awards include a nomination for Best Feature Film at the Canadian Screen Awards, and a finalist in the American Film Festival, among other international venues.
She’s a former professor at the prestigious film department of Ryerson University (Now Toronto Metropolitan University), and consultant to the film program at the University of the West Indies, and more recently a significant contributor to Cyber Film School’s unique learning system.
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