Learn film production alongside an industry insider in a working Alpena film studio. Work directly with a film industry pro. We do things different, learn in the real world and build industry connections.
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There’s a film school right here in Alpena, MI…and it rocks! That’s because the Alpena Film Connection offers industry networking opportunities in addition to a top-notch film education. Don’t waste your time or money on big city programs that offer nothing but theories and student films. We’ve got your connection to local filmmaking professionals who will mentor you in their studios or production houses.
Choose our 6-month program if you want to be behind the scenes or select our 8-month director program. Aspiring directors get to not only work with local and dream mentors in Los Angeles, they’ll be flown out to L.A. so they can pitch their best ideas to industry executives who have the power to greenlight a project if it has legs. Sound like something you can get into? Don’t wait. Unleash your creativity on the world today!
Alpena, Michigan is located along scenic Lake Huron in the northeast corner of Michigan’s lower peninsula. Hosting a population of about 10,000 people, it is a cultural and commercial center for northern Michigan, its main industries being fishing and limestone mining. Surrounded by natural beauty, this rural area is a great spot for location shooting, and the State of Michigan sweetens the pot with tax incentives up to a whopping 42 percent for qualified film projects. If you are thinking of a career in filmmaking as a film director, film producer, film editor, or cameraman, Alpena, Michigan can be a surprising alternative to relocation elsewhere–especially with FILM CONNECTION to hook you up with one of Alpena’s production companies.
Some of the films shot in Alpena and the surrounding regions of Michigan include Die Hard 2, Locked Away, Somewhere in Time, and the classic Anatomy of a Murder, to name a few. Some television productions that have taken place in this area include episodes of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and Dirty Jobs.
FILM CONNECTION Film School in Alpena, MI offers an inexpensive, six month course that pairs you with a working film or television professional, who will give you hands-on, one-on-one training in real film and video shoots. Along the way, you’ll make valuable connections with other industry professionals, the ones who do the hiring. Our system works! Many FILM CONNECTION graduates get hired before or shortly after graduation. You owe it to yourself to see what our Alpena Film School can do for your career.
Some of our graduates have gone on to become film directors, script writers, and production company owners. Others are creating and producing their own films across genres like documentary, drama, comedy, action, and animation
“Working through the second act was tough, but my mentor really helped me unlock the emotional arc of the story.”
Kayla M.
After working in media for a couple of years, I decided to take my skills to the next level in filmmaking. I was fortunate to have joined Film Connection; they supported me from day one with my registration and all the necessary paperwork
Noah Gonzalez
Film Connection does a fantastic job placing you on REAL sets with EXPERIENCED directors, opening doors to build meaningful connections with your mentor and ensuring ongoing learning. You truly get out of the program what you put in.
Octavio Preciado
I got great movie recommendations that gave me many creative influences. My mentor gave constructive feedback on my script. I learned about how to work on a film set and collaborate with other art departments. I enjoyed my experience with Film Connection.
Josh Chacko – Arlington, Washington
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