Screen Arts Institute

Master the tools shaping the future of storytelling.

Our Story

Created by Industry, for Industry

Screen Arts Institute was founded by award-winning producer and educator Jordan Walker, whose work spans feature films, television, and commercials seen at TIFF, Cannes, Netflix, and beyond. SAI is backed by industry leaders and built in partnership with top creative studios, ensuring our graduates are trained on the same tools and workflows used at the highest level.

Explore Our Specialized Training Programs

We’re redefining film education with courses that focus on what the industry needs now and next, not what it needed five years ago. Our first programs launch in early 2026, with more advanced specializations coming later in the year.

Virtual Production for Commercials

Producing for the Creator Economy

XR, AR & Immersive Design for Media Creators

Post-Production in the Age of Automation

AI for Screen Creators: From Script to Screen

Short Form Storytelling Mastery

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SAI Advantages

Industry-Driven Curriculum

Programs designed with real-world workflows in mind, ensuring every skill is marketable from day one.

Build Your Competitive Edge

Gain in-demand skills from industry leaders and graduate with portfolio-ready work that sets you apart in the global screen industry.

Portfolio-Ready Projects

Graduate with work that opens doors.

Every program at SAI is built around creating high-impact projects you can showcase to employers and clients. You’ll leave with work that demonstrates your expertise and stands out in the competitive global screen industry.

Elite Faculty

Learn from those shaping the industry.

Our instructors are award-winning directors, producers, and innovators actively working at the forefront of film, television, and commercial production. You’ll gain insights, techniques, and connections straight from the people defining the future of screen storytelling.

Experience the SAI Method

Our training blends online learning with immersive, hands-on sessions in professional partner studios. You’ll master theory at your own pace, then apply it in real-world production environments using the tools and teams you’ll encounter on set.