"This course has the same quality I would expect from a film class — at a first-rate film school — but what a bargain for us students!"

— Alan W. (San Leandro, CA)

"I really enjoyed this class. You picked some fantastic films. "Making Waves" is such a great documentary and I appreciated how you took us from paintings (breaking down the basics of story) to films. Thank you!"

— Kelly H (Winston-Salem, NC)

“Eric has changed the way I watch movies, and doubled my enjoyment. The films he showed were perfect: some I'd meant to watch but never had, some I'd seen and liked (but now love), and a few I would never, ever have chosen but enjoyed immensely. He creates an informal atmosphere, and while he's incredibly knowledgeable, he's unpretentious, open to new interpretations, and seems to love teaching. I recommend his class wholeheartedly."

— J. Cullin (Piedmont, CA)

“Eric’s course finds the sweet spot between relaxed, fun and accessible — regardless of your background — and highly professional and nuanced commentary on the visual and technical art of film-making. He references numerous genres in unexpected and unpretentious ways. His technical knowledge is astonishing. A long-time film fan, this course has given me the tools and the “eye” to appreciate movies I see in a much deeper way.”

— Lynn M (NYC)

“Many thanks for taking us to the magical world of cinema. Thank you for teaching us the extraordinary power of imagination & the limitless world of fantasy with so much love & passion! And thank you for your great selection of movies & the reminder to go back and watch them again. Forever grateful!"

— Mojdeh M (San Francisco)

“Everything I have learned from Eric has really helped me to understand and enjoy whatever I watch, in a whole new way. I even find that I now put myself in the editor’s chair, wondering how scenes might work if they were done differently! The classes are not only educational, but also lighthearted with great bits of humor thrown in. I highly recommend them to anyone with any level of interest in film and television!”

— Kathy S (El Cerrito, CA)

“I've seen a lot of movies, but it wasn't until I took Eric's class that I fully appreciated the artistry involved in making films. Each class was a discovery in the exacting arts of film, sound and music editing that opened up a new world for me.”

— S. Donnell (Berkeley, CA)

“Eric's clear, thorough, and mature insights gave me vocabulary to describe film as well as vocabulary to name and appreciate the stories in my own daily life. To my surprise, the profound creative energy of his class mysteriously awakened in me my own artistic impulses, which I am pursuing now.”

— Kristin B. (Berkeley, CA)

"Eric is a skillful presenter who sets a clear purpose for each of his film classes and fulfills 100%. His class, 'Gathering at the Shores of Cinema,' introduced us to the many components of filmmaking with clarity and video clip examples and left us wanting to learn more. We were especially surprised to learn how music is tightly linked to actions as in the video clip from 'Baby Driver.'"

— Noreen B. (Sacramento, CA)

“Eric's knowledge as a film editor introduced us to the nuances of film making and film editing and how those areas affect the way we connect with the characters or embrace the story."

— Melanie R. (Piedmont, CA)

“I loved your presentation. So clear and informative! Thanks also for all the great suggestions of films to watch!"

— Isabelle M. (Jersey City, NJ)

“What I’ve learned from Eric’s class has carried out into how I watch all movies now. I’ve seen the editing accomplishments on his website and I now understand the underlying passion for storytelling that he brings to his clients’ creative film projects.”

— E. Stern (Chicago, IL)