PRODUCTION MASTERCLASS FOR RECENT GRADUATES

  • A promotional poster for a masterclass titled "How to Light Interviews" offered by STLL Studio. The poster features three images of people sitting in different indoor settings. The title is in large orange text, with additional details about lighting, composition, movement, and intention in smaller orange text. There is also a call to action to book a seat with a website link.
  • Poster for a filmmaking program titled 'How to Light Horror'. The poster features a film camera at the top, with key concepts listed such as low key lighting, unsetting angles, light changes, lighting, composition, movement, and intention. The bottom part shows three images of women with distressed expressions, overlaid with bold red text reading 'How to Light Horror'.
  • Poster for a lighting masterclass titled 'How to Light Drama' with images of people, and words 'Lighting', 'Composition', 'Movement', 'Intention'.
  • Promotion for a lighting e-commerce masterclass program featuring images of women exercising and a smiling woman, with bold yellow text highlighting focus on lighting, composition, movement, and intention, and a call to action to book a seat.
  • Poster advertising a masterclass on nighttime lighting techniques for photography, featuring a person working at a computer in a dark room with green lighting, and text about the course topics and booking details.
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A man wearing headphones and glasses, focusing on a professional video camera, in an indoor setting.
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A film crew member wearing headphones and glasses adjusting a light reflector during a photoshoot or filming session.
A behind-the-scenes view of a video shoot with a cityscape background projection, a woman in the center on screen, and crew members in silhouette operating equipment.
A man operating a professional film camera indoors, with people working on set in the background, candles, and a bowl of snack food on a table.
Three men on a film set are gathered around a monitor, discussing the scene. They are in a warehouse-like environment with film equipment around them.
A woman in a green top being interviewed on a balcony overlooking a cityscape with trees and buildings. Two cameras and filming equipment record the interview. A man in a blue plaid blazer is seated facing the woman, using a laptop.
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What are the benefits of this program?

  • Direct Mentorship from Working Creatives

    Get immediate feedback, industry insights, and practical advice from experienced DPs and filmmakers who live the craft.

  • HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE

    Learn by doing—not just watching. You’ll light, frame, and shoot scenes using professional gear under real-world conditions.

  • Boost Your Visual Storytelling Skills

    Understand how to use composition, light, and camera movement to emotionally shape a scene—not just make it look good.

  • Build Portfolio-Ready Footage

    Walk away with content you can use for your reel or portfolio—shots you helped design, operate, and execute.

  • Access to Pro Gear Without the Price Tag

    Experiment with an industry standard cinema camera, lighting rigs, and tools you might not normally have access to, as also having the opportunity to be on a STLL STUDIOS commercial or indie set in the 10 Classes subscription.

  • Network with Like-Minded Filmmakers

    Connect with other creatives, collaborators, and future crew members. Every class is a potential production team in the making.

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MASTERCLASS DIRECTOR

Our Masterclass instructors are working Producers, Directors, Cinematographers and filmmakers who bring years of real-world experience to each session.

They’ve crafted visuals for narrative films, commercials, music videos, and documentaries, and now they’re here to pass that knowledge on.

With a deep love for storytelling and a commitment to mentorship, they don’t just teach technique, they ignite creativity. Each instructor brings a unique eye and voice, guiding students to find their own visual style while mastering the fundamentals of cinematic language.

This isn’t just a class, it’s a launchpad for the next generation of visual storytellers.

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Lester Platt

Self-taught Award Winning Director with more than 14 Years of experience in the marketing and Filmmaking industry, with beginnings in New York Directing for global brands like L’Oreal, Morgan Stanley, Nike Women, and more, now owner and CEO of STLL STUDIOS in Austin TX.

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Masterclasses are scheduled based on instructor’s and guest’s schedule, these dates are announced in advance via STLL STUDIOS’s Instagram profile.

WHEN      

WHERE      

STLL STUDIOS
4229 N FM 620
AUSTIN TX

 

Get on the WAITING list

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WHAT PEOPLE SAY

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STLL MASTERCLASS PROGRAM.

It’s never too early or too late to invest in yourself, this is an industry that keeps innovating itself so there’s always something new to learn.

Frequently
asked questions

  • Is not necessary, as we will be working with our in-house equipment, but if you have a DSLR or Cinema Camera of your own, bring it, we’ll help you set it up for filming.

  • Short answer is YES! Long answer is: we will edit and color grade the best takes of each session and cut them into a reel (20-30secs) for promotion, which you’ll be able to download and add to your portfolio.

  • We will have an ARRI Alexa Mini with cinema glass available for everyone in the class, we have grip and camera support, everyone will have a scene to light including you.

  • The final edited reel from each class is yours to keep and use on your portfolio, the RAW footage remains as Studio property.

  • We take our instructor’s time very seriously as they sacrifice family time to come and share their knowledge with you, we expect the same level of commitment from everyone who enlist for consideration. If you miss a class, you will have to apply again to the waiting list.

  • Masterclasses mimic a normal 8hr production day, as we go through each production department in detail, from pitching, to quoting, camera work, set design and editing.