Screenlife 101: Start Making Your Film Now
Screenlife —where the entire story unfolds on the screens of our devices—isn’t just the most modern filmmaking language—it’s also one of the most accessible ways to tell your story today.
All the tools you need are already around you: your laptop, your phone, your everyday apps. You don’t have to wait for a big budget, fancy gear, or a studio greenlight—you can start creating your film right now.
NOTE: This course starts on December 1st, 2025.
Our 15-week online course, modeled on a 3-credit college course, is designed by Bazelevs -- the filmmakers behind global hits like Unfriended, Searching, and Missing and Profile, which also saw success at such prestigious film festivals as the Berlinale, Sundance, SXSW, and Fantasia.
With new lessons and assignments becoming available twice a week, the course will lead you through every step of the process—from development and scriptwriting to directing, production, and post-production—so that by the end, you’ll have created your own original screenlife project.
Who is this course for?
This program is perfect for emerging filmmakers and creatives of all kinds who want to grow professionally and bring their stories to life without waiting years for resources or permission. With video and written tutorials, hands-on labs with Bazelevs mentors, and a focus on both technical and creative craft, you’ll gain real, practical skills to make your film now.
Upon completion, you’ll earn an official Screenlife Certificate from Bazelevs and gain opportunities to pitch your projects and apply for jobs making screenlife films.
About Bazelevs: Founded by visionary filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, Ben-Hur, Night Watch), Bazelevs is the pioneering studio behind the screenlife format. The company has produced more than 50 films and TV projects worldwide, grossing over $500 million at the global box office. With partners like Universal, Sony, and 20th Century Fox, Bazelevs has become a global leader in digital storytelling innovation, with its films reaching audiences in more than 120 countries.
Why Take Screenlife 101?
- 🎬 Make your film now—don’t just study theory, create your own project during the course.
- 🎬 Learn from the creators of the world’s most successful screenlife films.
- 🖥️ College-style curriculum: a structured 15-week program modeled on a 3-credit course.
- 🌍 The only official Screenlife certificate—recognized by Bazelevs, the pioneers of this format.
- 💡 For filmmakers and creatives alike: grow your career whether you’re in film, digital media, or creative storytelling.
- 🎥 Practical learning by doing: exercises, labs, and production of your own screenlife project.
- 🛠️ Up-to-date tutorials covering both technical and creative aspects of digital storytelling.
- đź’ˇ Mentorship from Bazelevs experts with direct feedback and career guidance.
- 🔓 Accessible and affordable: all you need is your laptop or phone—the tools are already in your hands.
- 🚀 Practical career opportunities—graduates will be invited to pitch their final projects and join real productions.
