Miyazaki Movie Club

Each week, explore a different animated film from Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli. Dive into anime movies and Japanese history and culture in classics like My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, Ponyo, and more.

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Completed by 58 learners

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55 minutes

per class

Once per week

every week

10-15

year olds

3-8

learners per class

per learner

How does an “Ongoing” course work?

Meets on a weekly schedule, join any week, no need to catch up on previous material

Live video chats, recorded and monitored for safety and quality

Discussions via classroom forum and private messages with the teacher

Automatic payment every Sunday, cancel any time

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Description

Class Experience

Each week in this ongoing class, we'll watch a different movie from renowned Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki. The whimsical and breathtaking artwork in Miyazaki's movies and the complex stories that center young people and big emotions defy expectations and push beyond the boundaries of traditional animation aimed at children. Audiences of all ages will be swept away by these films, and young audiences in particular will be challenged and moved by these rich stories. 

Film screenings take...

Students will sharpen their analysis skills by studying films as texts, and examining their historical and cultural context.

I'm an award-winning screenwriter, filmmaker, and film educator with more than 10 years of experience, and a lifelong Miyazaki fan.

Students will complete film screenings and take notes outside of class.

All films are available on DVD or streaming for purchase, and many may be accessible for free at local libraries. The entire Studio Ghibli catalogue is also available to stream on HBO Max, and on Netflix outside of the US. 

Students who enroll will receive a PDF handout to record their film reactions. Using the organizer is optional.

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

55 minutes per week in class, and an estimated 1 - 2 hours per week outside of class.

Some films in this survey course contain sequences that may be too intense for younger viewers. Ratings for all films are noted. I encourage learners to look into the films before the screening each week to determine if the material is appropriate for them.

Teacher

Tiffany Albright

Writer, Filmmaker, Travel Nerd

215 total reviews

160 completed classes

About Me

I'm a writer and filmmaker in North Carolina.  I have a BA in Film Studies and an MA in Public Affairs with a focus on nonprofit management, and I'm an award-winning screenwriter and filmmaker. My areas of expertise include screenwriting,...