Learn film production alongside an industry insider in a working Beaumont 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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Are you the world’s biggest movie buff? Do you dream of going to film school and unleashing your horror film upon the world? Do you live in Beaumont-Port Arthur, Texas?
Well, The Film Connection film school alternative can help you achieve all of your goals. Maybe we can help you create the next Beaumont-Port Arthur Chainsaw Massacre? Maybe we can help you launch your career as a director, DP, editor or aid you in acquiring the skills and insights it takes to be a DIY filmmaker via our anti-ordinary alternative to film school approach. We’re in this to help you and to foster the next generation of filmmakers.
Learning by doing is what we’re all about. We get students working with real-world filmmaking professionals to better prepare them for actual industry practices and procedures. Our approach also makes it possible for students to develop connections with the pros. In Film Connection for Cinematography externs spend 6 months learning all the behind-the-scenes action. In our 8-month-long Film Connection for Film Production & Editing program, you’ll tackle writing, developing, directing, and editing your own film project.
The reality is that traditional film schools are expensive and they don’t give you the connections that you’ll need to succeed in the industry. Our Beaumont-Port Arthur Film Connection externship location pairs you with the people you need to meet in order to create films you want to make quickly and inexpensively.
Located along the Gulf Coast of Texas near the Louisiana border, the cities of Beaumont and Port Arthur form two of the three cities of a major industrial area called the “Golden Triangle”–the city of Orange being the third city. A major seaport and the petroleum industry are both key factors in the economy here. The Beaumont-Port Arthur area offers a diversity of backdrops for location filming, including industrial zones, natural coastal scenery not far away, and its proximity to other large urban areas such as Houston. If you are looking for a career in film as a film director, film producer, film editor, or cameraman, FILM CONNECTION can help you tap into the surprising number of learning opportunities available in the Beaumont-Port Arthur area.
Movies, commercials, TV shows, and documentaries are filmed all over Texas regularly, thanks in part to generous incentives offered by the state to attract filmmakers. The Beaumont-Port Arthur area benefits from this activity as well; some of the films that have done shooting in and around this area include Louisiana Blues, Paris Texas, Noble Things, and Abundant Sunshine, to name a few.
The mentor-extern approach to learning is the key to our success. We hook you up with a local film or television professional in the Beaumont and Port Arthur area, who personally instructs you, gives you hands-on experience, and helps you make valuable industry contacts leading to future work. Enroll in FILM CONNECTION today, and let us get you started on the path to your dreams.
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
I had a great experience with Film Connection and my mentor, Donny Baker, from ES Studios. He taught me everything I needed to know about being a director/producer and the importance of always being prepared for the shoot
Jorge Fuentes Quiroz
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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