OLD TOWN — Second City is launching the world's first film school with a comedic focus, the improv institution announced Tuesday.
The Harold Ramis Film School is named after the man behind classic comedy films like "Caddyshack" and "Groundhog Day," Second City alum Harold Ramis.
The school will offer a one-year program with classes in comedy training, film history, storytelling and film production.
"Students will graduate with produced content, be it a screenplay, sitcom pilot, hour-long pilot or short film," the news release reads.
Trevor Albert, producer and Ramis' longtime collaborator, has been named the school's chairperson. Hollywood talent including Steve Carell, Betty Thomas, Adam McKay, Catherine O'Hara, Paul Feig and Jay Roach will sit on the school's advisory board.
Albert told the Tribune that the school will enroll 60 students and tuition will cost $15,000 per year.
Originally from Chicago, Ramis got his start writing and performing at Second City beginning in 1969. He went on to make what have become classic comedy films, including "Animal House," "Caddyshack," "Ghostbusters" and "Groundhog Day."
The program will start in September. To apply, and for scholarship opportunities, visit the school's website.
To find out more about the school, head to the information session and open house at the Second City's training center March 16 at 6 p.m.
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