The St. Pete Film Workshop
St. Petersburg, Florida · Enrolling now for Winter 2027

Write it. Shoot it. Finish it.

A premier hands-on filmmaking school for adult learners – intensive six-week courses, meeting twice weekly and taught by experienced professional filmmakers. Draft, refine and table-read a script in Introduction to Screenwriting, or learn to edit, mix, and color a film in Introduction to Film Post-Production.

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Winter 2027 – Two Courses
Introduction to Screenwriting
Mon & Wed, Jan 4 – Feb 10
Introduction to Film Post-Production
Tue & Thu, Jan 5 – Feb 11
Format
6 weeks · 2 classes/week
Class length
2 hours
Total classes
12
Class size
Small & hands-on
Eligibility
18+ (17 w/ permission)
Mission Statement
“The St. Pete Film Workshop combines a mission-driven commitment to arts education and mentorship with a sustainable operating model built for long-term growth and community impact – making hands-on filmmaking education more accessible to our community.”
Winter 2027

Two courses start in January. Reserve your seat.

Introduction to Screenwriting and Introduction to Film Post-Production each run six weeks, meeting twice a week – reserve a seat now while space lasts.

Writing Enrolling Now

Introduction to Screenwriting

The fundamentals of dramatic structure, character, and scene craft, adapted for this workshop from a full-semester course taught for years at the university level – compressed into six focused weeks of writing and table reads.

Mon & Wed, 7–9pm · Jan 4–Feb 10, 2027 6 wks / 12 classes Small workshop format Certificate of achievement

$399 tuition

What you'll need

A laptop and screenwriting software (Final Draft preferred; other software accepted).

Seats are limited to keep the class small and hands-on.

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Post-Production Enrolling Now

Introduction to Film Post-Production

A hands-on introduction to professional editing, sound, color, and delivery in DaVinci Resolve – from organizing footage and shaping a story in the edit to mixing audio, grading color, and exporting a finished short film.

Tue & Thu, 7–9pm · Jan 5–Feb 11, 2027 6 wks / 12 classes Finish a 3–5 minute film Certificate of achievement

$399 tuition

What you'll need

A laptop (Mac or Windows) that meets DaVinci Resolve's system requirements (16 GB of RAM or more recommended) with DaVinci Resolve installed before the first class (the free version is fine), wired headphones, and an external hard drive (1 TB or larger; SSD recommended).

Seats are limited to keep the class small and hands-on.

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How the Six Weeks Run

Two courses, six weeks each.

Here's how each course unfolds.

Writing

Introduction to Screenwriting

  1. Week 1

    Story fundamentals

    Screenplay format basics – scene headings, action lines, dialogue – plus what makes a good story. Write loglines and premises for your own ideas.

  2. Week 2

    Character & outline

    Build a protagonist and antagonist with real backstory and arc, then begin a treatment/outline for your short screenplay.

  3. Week 3

    Structure, conflict & first pages

    Three-act structure and how it compresses into short form, why conflict drives drama, and workshopping treatments – then start drafting pages.

  4. Week 4

    Craft in practice

    "Show, don't tell," writing a scene with no dialogue, and writing authentic dialogue – while you keep drafting your first draft.

  5. Week 5

    First drafts & revision

    Read your first draft aloud for class discussion and feedback, then learn revision techniques – tightening scenes and cutting what doesn't serve the story.

  6. Week 6

    The table read

    Cast and rehearse your script, then present your finished, polished short screenplay in a full table read with classmates or recruited actors.

Post-Production

Introduction to Film Post-Production

  1. Week 1

    Getting started in post-production

    The post-production pipeline and the editor's role, a tour of DaVinci Resolve, and setting up a professional, well-organized project from your media.

  2. Week 2

    Syncing & refining the cut

    Sync audio to picture, then turn a rough cut into a fine cut with ripple, roll, slip, and slide edits, transitions, and keyframes.

  3. Week 3

    Shaping the story

    Continuity, scene construction, pacing, and rhythm, then montage, interview editing, and documentary workflows.

  4. Week 4

    Audio post-production

    Dialogue editing, levels, and noise reduction in Fairlight, then music, room tone, Foley, and basic mixing.

  5. Week 5

    Color, titles & delivery

    Color correction and grading with scopes, nodes, and LUTs, then titles, credits, and export settings for festivals, the web, and social media.

  6. Week 6

    Rough cut review & screening

    Present your rough cut for class feedback, apply revisions, and screen your finished 3–5 minute film in the final class.

Who It's For

Built for adults who want to actually make something.

01

No experience required

Courses are built for first-time filmmakers as well as working artists looking to hone their craft.

02

Adult learners

Open to ages 18 and up; 17-year-olds may enroll with instructor permission.

03

Non-academic, hands-on

No grades, no transcripts – just studio time, mentorship, and a finished piece of work to show for it.

Your Instructor

Taught by a veteran filmmaker and educator.

Devin Rice Intro Video

Devin Rice

Director · Cinematographer · Editor · Composer · Animator

Devin Rice is an award-winning filmmaker, composer, and photographer with over 35 years of professional experience in the film industry, having worked as a director, cinematographer, editor, colorist, composer, and animator. He is an Adjunct Professor of Film at the University of Tampa, where he has taught Screenwriting Fundamentals, Documentary Production, and Motion Capture. He holds an MFA in Film from Vermont College of Fine Arts, a Specialist Certificate in Composition and Orchestration for Film and TV from Berklee College of Music, and a BA in Theatre from Eckerd College.

MFA, Film – Vermont College of Fine Arts Berklee College of Music, Film/TV Composition BA, Theatre – Eckerd College ZMR Award, Best Contemporary Instrumental Album
In the Press

People are starting to notice.

Tampa Bay Arts Passport

“Tampa Bay Has Film Schools. It Didn’t Have This.”

Avery Anderson on The St. Pete Film Workshop’s new home at the Lealman Exchange.

Read the article →
Radio St. Pete

Devin Rice debuts The St. Pete Film Workshop’s Lealman Exchange home

Devin joins host Nanette Wiser to talk about launching the Workshop.

Listen to the episode →
Winter 2027 · St. Petersburg, FL

Reserve your seat, or just stay in the loop.

Introduction to Screenwriting begins January 4 and Introduction to Film Post-Production begins January 5, 2027, each for six weeks. (More courses coming in 2027.) Reserve your seat, or sign up to get updates as new courses are announced.

All classes are held at the Lealman Exchange, 5175 45th St. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33714.

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contact@thestpetefilmworkshop.com 727‑554‑8652