Courses

  1. 101 Film Industry Overview
  2. 103 Intro to the Film Art Department
  3. 105 Intro to Production Accounting
  4. 104 Intro to the Camera Department
  5. 107 Film Wardrobe & Costuming
  6. 106 intro to Physical Special Effects
  7. 102 Grip/Electric/Generator Operator
  8. 108 Script Supervision/Continuity
  9. Free Info Sessions Now Being Scheduled!

Objectives

  1. 01 A thorough understanding and working knowledge of the Organizational Chart and the Division of Labor on a Film Production.
  2. 02 An understanding of the composition of each department on a Production, who works in each department, what they do and how they work together with the other departments to make a movie.
  3. 03 An understanding of the skills and training required to work in each department so the student can evaluate where they best fit in and where their existing skills may be of value.
  4. 04 An understanding of proper protocol and set etiquette on a film set, including call sheets, walkie-talkie use, chain of command issues, and conduct around star talent.
  5. 05 A hands-on film making opportunity that helps each student experience these concepts in practice, working side-by-side with experienced film professionals.
  6. 06 Visit(s) to working film or television sets (based on availability) to observe a professional film production environment.
  7. 07 Visit to a leading post-production company where students can gain a basic understanding of the processes involved in editing, color-grading, composing and mixing a project, as well as learning what kinds of opportunities are available in post-production work in film and television.
  8. 08 An understanding of how hiring is done on a film production and how to go about pursuing a career in the film industry, including building a resume specifically for film work, networking in the film industry, and how to make contacts with films when they come to town.
  9. 09 An understanding of the positives, negatives and challenges related to a career in the film business, as well as realistic expectations as to what to expect as an entry level film professional.
  10. 10 Contacts who can help mentor and advise the student as they pursue career goals in the film industry.

101 Film Industry Overview

Next Class: TBD

Week 1: Monday – Thursday (5:30 pm – 9:30 pm), and Saturday (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)

Week 2: Monday – Thursday (5:30 pm – 9:30 pm)

All sessions are now being held at the new SI/S3 Studios and SI FIT educational facility located at Stautzenberger Institute in Allen Park (16630 Southfield Road, Allen Park, Michigan 48101).

This class is designed as an in-depth exploration of potential employment opportunities in the Feature Film, Television, Commercial, and Digital Media fields. The State of Michigan’s tax incentives
have been attracting many film and television projects to the State; this class will serve as a guide to the thousands of jobs being created in these industries, with an emphasis on the practical strategies necessary to pursue careers in these fields. This film industry training class offers students the ability to develop the skills required to become qualified crew members on a feature film, television, and commercial production. In addition to 40 hours of classroom time, students are guaranteed a film production or industry related internship as part of this program. After the initial internship, there may be additional internship or job placement assistance based upon previous internship performance. This class is recommended as the initial class to become involved and employed in Michigan’s rapidly growing feature film industry. It is recommended that following successful completion of this Overview Class, students enroll in one of the job specific classes. The class begins with an overview of the Hollywood and Independent Film Production Model and Organizational Chart, so students can understand how films are made. We then delve into each major production department, including:

  • Production (Producing, Production Managing, Coordinating, Production Assistant)
  • Casting (Principal and Extras)
  • Location (Scouting and Managing)
  • Camera (Loading, Assisting, Operating, Video Assist Operator, Data Manager)
  • Sound (Mixer, Boom Operator)
  • Grip and Electric (Dolly, Crane, Rigger, Gaffer, Best Boy, Electric)
  • Art Department (Props, Dressers, Set Builders, Carpenters, Painters)
  • Stylists (Wardrobe, Hair, Make-up)
  • Transportation and Support Services
  • Post-Production (Editing, Mixing, Digital Effects)

Students will learn from working industry professionals in each of these departments, developing a thorough understanding of each department on a production, of the job descriptions, required skill sets, and points of entry into each field. Students will also participate in a “model” digital production, working side by side with industry professionals in order to understand the film making process and to gain hands-on experience. The Film Industry Overview Class is taught in 40 hours, over a two-week period. Classes are held at the new SI/S3 Studio Classroom in Allen Park and may include field trips to the working sets of productions currently filming in Michigan and the gear/equipment houses that support the Michigan film industry.

For more information or to register, email info@filmindustrytraining.com or call 810-637-1888.