Career Growth | Film Industry

Training and skills development is essential for individuals seeking to grow a successful career in the film industry. These courses are designed to help aspiring filmmakers develop the necessary skills to pursue careers as assistant directors, screenwriters, cinematographers, and other roles within the filmmaking world.

PRODUCING A FILM FROM A TO Z with Adam Ropp

A film’s Producer is the driving force behind a project, responsible for overseeing all aspects of production and ensuring the realization of the creative vision. In this course, students will explore the entire movie production process, from conceptualization to distribution, and gain valuable insights into the key elements that contribute to a successful film.

Whether you’re a seasoned filmmaker or shooting your first film, film festivals are crucial to the film industry. This course covers factors filmmakers should consider before submitting to a film festival.

10/5 – 10/6 | Saturday & Sunday | 6 PM – 9 PM | $199

CRAFTING YOUR FILM FESTIVAL SUBMISSION PACKAGE with Ben Richardson

Whether you’re a seasoned filmmaker or shooting your first film, film festivals are crucial to the film industry. This course covers factors filmmakers should consider before submitting to a film festival.

11/10 | Sunday | 9 AM – 5 PM | $49

MAKING A SHORT FILM FROM DEVELOPMENT TO DISTRIBUTION with Ben Richardson

Short films are typically less than 40 minutes in length, but that doesn’t mean they take less time to make. This introductory course focuses on what it takes to go from an idea to a finished short film. Attention will be on the development, pre-production, production, post-production and distribution of a film project. No previous film experience is needed for this course.

11/2 & 11/3 | Saturday & Sunday | 9 AM – 5 PM | $199

SCREENWRITING INTENSIVE with Ben Richardson

This course covers key the essential elements for any story from the creative, technical, and logistical aspects. Time will be spent discussing story structure and plot outline, character descriptions and dialogue, and screenplay formats and styles. Students will be assigned to write a five-to-10 page short film that will be workshopped in the course. No screenwriting or film industry experience is required.

11/4, 11/6, & 11/8 | MWF | 9 AM – 5 PM | $149

Career Growth Film Industry Training 2024


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