The name of the school refers to both the economical Super 16 mm film gauge, and to the number of participants in each class: 6 directors, 6 producers and 4 screenwriters (expanded to 6 in 2021).

[1][2][3] Each class program is for a 3-year period and produces 6 films annually.

Although English-speaking applicants can apply, all instruction and communication is held in Danish.

During its first twelve years, Super16 focused only on direction and production, but began including screenwriters in its 7th class in 2011.

[4][5][6] The three founders of the school, Carsten Myllerup, Linda Krogsøe Holmberg, and Jens Mikkelsen, received in 2010 a Bodil Honorary Award for their work.