Rob Spera’s

Master Classes in Film Directing

Conservatory Quality Courses

  • "I learned so much from Rob - deep truths about leadership and communication that profoundly impacted my life. My debt to him is huge."

    Billy Ray l Writer/Director
    Academy Award Nominee
    Captain Phillips

  • "Rob’s class demystified so much about directing while at the same time making me a better writer."

    Jessica Gao l Executive Producer/Show Runner
    Marvel Studios
    She-Hulk

  • "There are great educators, and then there is Rob Spera. His teachings are truly life-changing. I am the filmmaker I am today and, essentially, the person I am today because of his guidance and mentorship. He is the real deal."

    Omar Kamara l Writer/Director
    Slamdance Audience Award
    African Giants

  • "There is a precision in Rob’s approach, which cuts through to the heart of storytelling while always empowering his students with the practical wisdom that comes with years of experience."

    Chloe Okuno l Writer/Director
    Sundance Grand Jury Prize Nominee
    Watcher

  • "Rob demystifies the art form and articulates a set of principles and tools that get stronger and more reliable as understanding deepens. I came out of Rob’s class an exponentially better and more confident director than when I went in."

    Julian Higgins l Writer/Director
    Official Sundance Selection
    God’s Country

  • "To this day, 20 years later, every time I am about to direct a scene in a film or TV show, I still hear Rob’s voice guiding me on how to pull a performance from my actors and tell the story with one moving camera. What he taught us about using blocking to find truthful performances will stay with me for the rest of my life."

    Amin Matalqa l Writer/Director
    Sundance Audience Award
    Captain Abu Read

Rob Spera

Renowned AFI Professor

and Successful Director

Rob’s unique and proven curriculum distills the art, craft, and process of visual storytelling into easily accessible practical tools that can be employed immediately. Learn filmmaking from a working professional and get hands-on personal training in Rob’s weekly online master classes.