work towards
a career as a
CINEMATOGRAPHER

STLL masterclass program

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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STLL Masterclass Program Guide

Unlock the art of visual storytelling with our comprehensive 5-hour Cinematography Program. This guide provides essential details on pricing, themes, and the unique offerings included in the program. Make sure you get to the last page to get a free downloadable gift.

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YOUR INSTRUCTORS

Our Masterclass instructors are passionate, working 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 of STLL STUDIOS in Austin TX.

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BRANDON TORRES

Award Winning Cinematographer with more than 20 years of experience in the industry, with a degree in Radio, TV and Film, Brandon now has transitioned to fully being behind the camera as Film Producer and teaching the art of Cinematography.

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SUNDAYS 
10aM TO 3PM

WHEN      

WHERE      

STLL STUDIOS
4229 N FM 620
AUSTIN TX

 

ENROLL TODAY

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WHAT PEOPLE SAY

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STLL MASTERCLASS PROGRAM.

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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 have Masterclasses every Sunday, if you missed one class, we can move you to the next one.

  • You get 1 free masterclass per every person you bring to the program that successfully enrolls.