Workshops

We are excited to offer the exclusive online training program, FilmSkills! With FilmSkills, you will learn what it takes to work in the film industry, from being a Production Assistant to finding the department you want to work in, with courses from over 150 leading Hollywood filmmakers. Each course includes lessons which provide relevant, employer-driven...

Do I need a lawyer? Can I afford legal help? What are my rights? How do I start this process? Seeking out legal assistance as an artist or creative business owner can be overwhelming, time-consuming, and expensive. But it doesn’t have to be. We’re extremely lucky in Cleveland to have access to two very supportive organizations dedicated to helping our creative communities better navigate legal concerns. Hear from Volunteer Lawyers from the Arts (VLA) and Cleveland Legal Aid Society on the resources they have to offer in providing accurate and cost-effective legal advice for a wide range of issues. 

Join Veterans' Voices, Literary Cleveland's FREE creative writing classes for Veterans to generate new writing, complete in-class exercises, receive feedback on your work, get inspired by great readings, and bond with fellow group members. This project, led by poet and Veteran Mansa L. Bey, will culminate in the publication of an anthology of writing that will be shared with the public. Have fun with writing. Discover your voice. Tell your story. All genres and experience levels are welcome.

Literary Cleveland's Inkubator Writing Conference is one of the largest free writing conferences in the country! Inkubator 2022 will feature writing workshops, panel discussions, craft talks, teen writing programs, a book fair, a party, and a keynote address from New York Times bestselling author Jami Attenberg. 

Tri-C Film Academy is hosting a Production Assistant Workshop led by Joe Sorzano August 19th - 21st, 9AM-4PM.

New event series “From Cleveland, For Cleveland” brings big talent back to their roots If you’re a part of the film industry, an emerging actor or director, or even a fan looking to learn more about how your favorite stars got their start, then the new event series “From Cleveland, For Cleveland” is for you....

V1DroneMedia is dedicated to training others to operate drones in a safe, reliable, and responsible manner. Our Chief Pilot, Jason Damman, is a certified flight instructor (CFI), holds FAA ATP (Airline Transport Pilot) certificate and FAA Part 107 drone license. He is a subject matter expert in national airspace and FAA regulations through his 20...

Learn what it takes to get your start as a Location Manager! Location Management 101 is the first course developed collaboratively by the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) and the Location Managers Guild International (LMGI). It provides an introduction to the art of Location Management for feature films, television, commercials and other creative projects....

Filmmaker U is a collaboration of educators and innovators Josh Apter & Jason Banke of Manhattan Edit Workshop and Gordon Burkell at Aotg.com. This online seminar series was created to give aspiring and existing filmmakers unprecedented access to the lost art of apprenticeship in the film industry. Filmmaker U instructors are acclaimed and award-winning artists...

Imposters Theater is located in Tremont and offers a variety of improv, comedy writing, & acting workshops and classes which provide executable, practical guidance from experienced instructors with years of professional experience in the entertainment industry. Imposters Theater’s goal is to foster a creative and inclusive space to support, showcase, educate, and grow Cleveland’s vibrant...

Gain the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to enter the film industry as a set or office production assistant (PA). Class begins August 19th. Overview of the Academy Tri-C’s Film Academy is an intensive program that offers a streamlined series of courses designed to maximize professional instruction in a fraction of the time. The...

Sundance Institute Master Classes are live, online learning experiences for creators who are ready to take their projects to the next level. The monthly online Master Classes will let you delve into craft-based topics with top-level practitioners from the Sundance Co//ab network who are currently working in the field. These are open to everyone and...

Learn the technique to nail auditions and land roles! Offering Online and In-Person Acting Classes Wondering what makes great actors so great? The secret is in their tried-and-true technique. A technique that will separate you from your competition in the audition room and on-set. At Houde School of acting, we specialize in the Meisner Technique....

1st Team Actors Studio has weekly classes that run on 8-week sessions with the next session beginning in September. In addition to their weekly classes that include Auditioning, Scene Study, Improv Skills for the Actor, and Actors Arsenal they also have a monthly class where actors can gain valuable performance time and receive individualized support to...