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
Tri-C’s Film Academy courses were developed with help from the Greater Cleveland Film Commission, industry professionals and members of IATSE Local 209 with the goal of properly training and growing the media industry workforce in Northeast Ohio. The training is designed to give maximum professional instruction in a fraction of the time while providing networking opportunities with industry professionals and fellow trainees.
Studios shooting movies in Cleveland look to hire as many local crewmembers as possible. Those jobs go to people who can walk onto a set and know what to do, and producers know they can find skilled entry-level workers at the Tri-C Film Academy.
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UPCOMING COURSE:
2025 Film Crew Intensive Training (Jan. 13 – Feb. 21, 2025)
The Film Crew Intensive prepares future film and media technicians and crew members for entry-level positions by providing a unique opportunity to learn directly from professionals working on Cleveland feature films and commercial sets. It was developed with the help of the Greater Cleveland Film Commission and IATSE Local 209. Tri-C Film Academy trainees will work side by side with — and be mentored by — IATSE film industry professionals in various departments.
Course Outlines:
- Week 1: Department Overviews
- Week 2: Production/Sound Department
- Week 3: Art Department
- Week 4: Camera Department
- Week 5: Grip & Electric Departments
- Week 6: Final Practicum/All Departments
Learner Outcome:
- Receive an IMDb credit.
- Network with industry professionals and fellow trainees.
- Better understanding of departmental chain of command, set etiquette, walkie etiquette, production documents, film lingo and equipment handling.
- Gain hands-on knowledge of film department on-set practices and procedures.
- Help build the Northeast Ohio film industry workforce.
- Receive work-for-hire compensation.
Notes:
Trainees will be hired to work on the short film during the last week of class. These trainees must sign a participation agreement, be available for the full six weeks and be physically capable of lifting and moving heavy objects. All trainees hired will receive a stipend.