Eric’s course finds the sweet spot between relaxed, fun and accessible — regardless of your background — and highly professional, complex and nuanced commentary on the visual and technical art of film-making. He comfortably references silent films, Ingmar Bergman, and the Marx Brothers in unexpected and unpretentious ways to add perspective and dimension. His technical knowledge is astonishing. I’m a huge long-time film fan, but this course has given me the tools and the “eye” to appreciate movies I see in a much deeper way."
— L. Meltzer, NYC
“Eric has changed the way I watch movies, and doubled my enjoyment of them. The films were perfect — a few I would never, ever have chosen but enjoyed immensely. He creates an informal atmosphere that invites questions and discussion, 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)
"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'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)
“I love your presentation. So clear and informative! Thanks also for all the great suggestions of films to watch!"
— Isabelle M. (Jersey City, NJ)
“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.”
— K. Burke (Kensington, 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)
"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)
“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)
