Harold Ramis Film School

The Harold Ramis Film School is a film school based in Chicago, Illinois. It is a relatively small institution with 31 employees. The Harold Ramis Film School specializes in comedic filmmaking, offering training for writers, performers, directors, and filmmakers. Their curriculum draws upon the collaborative styles of comedic content creation famously employed by The Second City and its alumnus, Harold Ramis. The school aims to cultivate students' emotional and intellectual storytelling abilities through exposure to great comedic films, literature, and experienced teachers. Students are immersed in a comprehensive program that covers comedic training, film history, writing, and film production. Upon graduation, students have produced content in various formats, including screenplays, sitcom pilots, hour-long pilots, and short films. The program targets emerging filmmakers with a comedic perspective and a passion for content creation. For details about the curriculum, applications, scholarships, or general inquiries, contact Julie Alevizos, Academic Coordinator, at [email protected] or by calling 312-883-1241. Press inquiries should be directed to [email protected].