The American Academy of Arts is an independent,
non-profit
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film school
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located in
Escondido,
California
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. It specializes in
visual
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and
digital media arts education and is staffed by working
Hollywood and independent film professionals. As part of its program it conducts a 9-day ''Indie Filmmaker's Bootcamp'' which using digital film equipment teaches how to make a film from conception to
marketing
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and its distribution.
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Art schools in California
Education in Escondido, California
Private universities and colleges in California
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