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 curriculum and program certifications. The courses cover the creative, business, and crew aspects of production.

Beginners courses start at just $79.00 per course.

Trainees will receive certification in the GCFC Beginner Film Readiness Program upon successful completion of the first three courses: Breaking Into the Film Industry, Safety Training Course, and Working On Location.

Advanced certifications can also be earned within specializations like cinematography, directing, screenwriting and more.

Certifications can also be listed under registered profiles in the GCFC Crew & Vendor Database.

Click HERE to start learning today!

For questions about filmskills, please contact Production Coordinator Mike Wendt at [email protected] or 216-344-7401.

Art of Me is hosting summer film and acting workshops July 22 – 25 for young people ages 9 – 17 years old.

Join Art of Me and work with industry professionals during their summer film and acting workshops to learn:

• Acting for the camera
• Public speaking
• Story development
• Technical skills in filmmaking & more!

When: July 22nd – 25th, 2024
Cost: $125
Ages: 9 – 17 years old
Hours: 10 am – 2 pm
Location: Thea Bowman Center, 11901 Oakfield Ave., Cleveland, OH 44105

Participants will have a chance to be featured in a movie that will premiere at Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival (GCUFF) in September 2024.

HOW TO APPLY:

Email [email protected] for an application.

Spaces are limited.

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 goal is to train a workforce for hire in entry-level positions on broadcast, film, commercial, video game or industrial productions in Northeast Ohio and the surrounding region. Courses serve as the beginning of a student’s industry networking experience and the first step toward getting a foot in the door of the local motion picture production industry.

Highlights:

• Understand the pre-production and production processes of filmmaking.
• Taught by industry professionals who can hire or recommend participants for hire.
• Network with film industry professionals and other trainees.
• Access to educational opportunities in the moving image industries.
• Scholarships are available. Workforce Training Scholarship Information

Meet Your Instructors

Cleveland State University School of Film & Media Arts Odyssey Program offers Film Camps and Workshops for Young Filmmakers, Age 13-18

Want to be the next Wes Anderson, Ava DuVernay, or Greta Gerwig? Made possible by a generous gift from Lee and Ageleke Zapis, the Odyssey Program at Cleveland State University’s School of Film & Media Arts inspires a new generation of creative talent with a range of offerings for high school students interested in learning the art of filmmaking. From one-day Saturday workshops covering a variety of filmmaking topics to immersive in-person one and three-week summer camps, the Odyssey Program provides experiential learning opportunities for young film fanatics of all skill levels.

The Odyssey Program was made possible by a generous gift from Lee and Ageleke Zapis.

All workshops taught by CSU Faculty. For more information, visit http://www.csufilmodyssey.com.

Click here to sign up for the Odyssey emails

Do you attend school in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District? Click here to learn more about a scholarship opportunity just for you!

Odyssey Intensive: 5-Day Film Challenge
Sunday, July 21 – Friday, July 26, 2024
REGISTER HERE

ALL NEW CAMP! Crew-up with friends new and old and take the 5-Day Film Challenge!

In this all new camp, Campers will produce an original short film from concept to final credits from a series of prompts and guidelines provided by CSU Faculty.

Through interactive workshops and activities, CSU Faculty will teach students how to develop a story structure, write a short screenplay, brainstorm pre-production, shoot scenes, edit, and make a sound score. All in 5-Days! With access to CSU film school’s professional soundstages and locations, camera and production equipment, props and costumes, editing and sound labs; the 5-Day Film Challenge is Odyssey’s version of a 48 Hour Film Project — plus more! At the conclusion of the program, students will be provided with a copy of their film short for their portfolios and submission into film festivals.

Residential students get a preview of college life by staying in Cleveland State University Residential Halls and all campers are invited to experience Cleveland’s robust cultural offerings through scheduled weekend trips and activities.

All meals are provided for Residential students, and breakfast and lunch are provided for Day students. Day campers attend sessions Monday-Friday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm and are invited to All Camp Weekend Activities.

Residential: $1500 Sunday, July 21 – Friday, July 26, 2024
Day Camp: $1200 Sunday, July 21 – Friday, July 26, 2024

This program was made possible by a generous gift from Lee and Ageleke Zapis.

Applications for the next DGA Assistant Director Training Program will become available in September 2024.

Do you have what it takes to become an Assistant Director?

The New York Assistant Director Training Program is designed to provide opportunities for a limited number of individuals to become Assistant Directors in film, television & commercial production. This is a two-year Program consisting of 350 days of on-the-job training combined with monthly seminars.

Trainees are placed on the sets of various features, television series and commercials shooting primarily in the New York City vicinity working under the supervision of DGA members – Second Assistant Directors, First Assistant Directors and Unit Production Managers – until graduation. Upon completion of the Program, graduates are qualified to join the DGA (Directors Guild of America) as Second Assistant Directors.

WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE PROGRAM

Trainees enrolled in the DGA Assistant Director Training Program have the opportunity to work on feature films, TV and commercials for companies that have a contractual relationship with the Directors Guild of America. Learn about what you can expect while enrolled in the program.

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Black Film Space is partnering with Atlanta Film Project for another dynamic TV Screenwriting Pilot Course on August 5th.

Dive into the staples of a strong pilot and master the art of outlining, developing dynamic characters and setting high-stakes conflicts that captivate audiences. By the end of the program, you’ll have the knowledge to build a successful writing career in the television industry.

This virtual course will consist of detailed lectures that you can watch at your leisure along with assignments and office hours. Our goal is to support you in finishing your pilot and understanding the business side of TV writing.

This course is being taught by Spade Robinson, the owner of Atlanta Film Project (AFP), a full service story consulting firm, where she consults with individual screenwriters on telling the most compelling version of their stories.

Class begins August 5th.

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Join Black Film Space for our next **LATE NIGHT** Virtual Screenwriting Workshop!

Join Black Film Space as they read one 10- 15 page script and offer constructive feedback in an open forum setting.

Workshop begins at 10PM ET/7PM PT.

Script submissions are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. You must RSVP before we can confirm that your script will be read.

E-mail [email protected] to have your script read after you RSVP.

RSVP HERE 

Learn to use DaVinci Resolve with Free Online Classes!

DaVinci Resolve is the world’s only solution that combines editing, color correction, visual effects, motion graphics, and audio post-production all in one software tool! Its elegant, modern interface is fast to learn and easy for new users, yet powerful for professionals. DaVinci Resolve lets you work faster and at a higher quality because you don’t have to learn multiple apps or switch software for different tasks. That means you can work with camera original quality images throughout the entire process. It’s like having your own post production studio in a single app! Best of all, by learning DaVinci Resolve, you’re learning how to use the exact same tools used by Hollywood professionals!

Become a Certified DaVinci Resolve Professional! With curriculum designed for new users and established professionals alike, Blackmagic Design-certified training teaches you the skills you need to be more creative, work faster, and get the job done! The rapidly growing network of over 250 certified trainers and over 100 training centers, along with books and dozens of online resources can help you become a DaVinci Resolve certified editor, colorist or sound editor in no time!

Click here for free Training Videos on DaVinci Resolve Edit, Color, Fairlight, and Fusion.

Download DaVinci Resolve for Free HERE

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. In addition to our classes on Meisner, we also offer Improv, Script Analysis, Self Tape Coaching, On Camera, Scene Study, and a variety of specialty workshops.

Get yourself the training and confidence you need to separate yourself from the competition.

SIGN UP HERE

ABOUT
1st Team Actors Studio is dedicated to bringing Hollywood-caliber training to Northeast Ohio. In addition to ongoing classes, the studio will bring in professionals to teach masterclasses and workshops. From directors to agents, managers and actors, their team is uniquely connected in the film industry.

Check their website for more information. Sign up for notifications to their Facebook page.

For questions, contact [email protected].

Kickstart Your Career with Actor’s Arsenal!

This class is the foundation course for everything you need to know to get your career going!

You want to be an actor. Cool. Now what? With Hollywood films and television shows shooting in and around Cleveland all the time, there is no better time to take a chance on the career you’ve always wanted than right now. In order to kickstart your career there are essential things every actor must know.

Our Thursday Session instructor, Lauren Nichols, has booked national television shows, commercials and shared the screen with many famous faces. Our Tuesday Sessions instructor, Steve Shermett, has booked national television shows, and has shared the screen with many famous faces.

By mastering these acting essentials, you will be well on your way to your career in this industry! Over the session, this class will focus on everything you need to know to start marketing yourself as an actor, the promotional materials you need, how to acquire an agent, find auditions and get connected in the industry. There will be a heavy focus on script analysis and how to audition for the role. In every script you read, the writer has given you a road map with every word they’ve put on the page. Without the knowledge of how to truly dissect the script and interpret what the writer is asking for, you are going into an audition blind. Everything you need to know is on the page, let us help you know what to look for.