Free Production Assistant Workshop with Kokayi Ampah | Jan. 11
GCFC’s FREE signature Production Assistant Workshop will be held on Saturday, January 11th from 10 am – 4 pm. Location to be determined. Join us for our first Production Assistant Workshop of 2025! Led by award-winning, 40-year industry veteran Kokayi Ampah, Location Manager, Director, Producer, and Writer, best known for being the Production Supervisor and...
Get Cleveland Film Certified Online!
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...
Directors Guild of America (DGA) Assistant Director Training Program, Deadline Dec 3
Apply now for the 2025 DGA Assistant Director Training Program now through December 3rd. 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...
Tri-C Film Academy: Film Intensive Starts Jan 13
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...
Houde School of Acting Classes
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
1st Team Actors Studio has weekly classes that run on 8-week sessions. 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 help them attain their goals. 1st...
The Story of Movies, Free Film Literacy Program
The Story of Movies is a FREE interdisciplinary film literacy program for classroom use, created and distributed by The Film Foundation, in partnership with the Directors Guild of America. “Young people need to understand that not all images are there to be consumed like fast food and then forgotten – we need to educate them...
Drone Training with V1DroneMedia
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...
Young Filmmakers Academy
Young Filmmakers Academy teaches students the ins and outs of filmmaking throughout the year. Founded in 2017 by award-winning film and TV producer Eric Swinderman, Young Filmmakers Academy is like no other program in Northeast Ohio. Created on the principles of creativity, inclusion, diversity, and teamwork, YFA is dedicated to offering a safe, structured environment...
Imposters Theater – Comedy Writing, Improv, & Acting Classes/Workshops in Tremont
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...
Script Supervisor CEO Workshop with Jennifer Carriere
Learn how to get your start with script supervisor Jennifer Carriere (Ruthless, Watchmen, Max) This free 90-minute webinar will teach you how to be a successful Script Supervisor, an essential part of production that is also in high demand. This presentation will help you advance your career by working closely with Producers, Directors, Actors, and...
My First Job In Film Workshops
My First Job In Film Academy not only connects you with industry professionals, current industry professionals run it. Through a variety of workshops and events, the My First Job In Film (MFJF) Academy will provide you with the chance to elevate your career to the next level. Importantly all our Workshops and events are affordable...
Free DaVinci Resolve Software & Training Videos
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...
No Film School
No Film School is the world’s most popular filmmaking website, with over a million visitors every month. They publish the latest news, tutorials, interviews, and videos to help you become a better filmmaker. Their popular and highly-rated podcast places consistently at the top of the charts for Film & TV. No Film School was founded...
MasterClass Online Classes
MasterClass is the streaming platform that makes it possible for anyone to watch or listen to hundreds of video lessons taught by 180+ of the world’s best. Whether it be in business and leadership, photography, cooking, writing, acting, music, sports and more, MasterClass delivers a world class online learning experience. Video lessons are available anytime,...
Location Management 101
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 Online Education Series
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...
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