About the Program

The Sonoma Valley High School Media Arts Program, founded and funded since 2002 by the Sonoma International Film Festival, has blossomed into one of the top media programs in California and beyond. Each year, hundreds of students are introduced to processes of filmmaking, scriptwriting, editing, cinematography, lighting, sound design, acting, podcasting, motion graphics, animation and more. Dozens have gone on to four-year university programs, and flourish in successful careers in Media including:  Pixar, Disney, National Geographic, Hollywood students, as independent cinematographers, and Broadcast Engineers. For those not pursuing media, as an art elective, this class offers film theory, history,  and most important, an appreciation for the essential art of storytelling. Thanks for stopping by!

Contact:  Peter Hansen, Founder and Program Director for further information. 

Contact:  phansen@sonomaschools.org