Learn film production alongside an industry insider in a working Beckley film studio. Work directly with a film industry pro. We do things different, learn in the real world and build industry connections.
Call now to get started or fill out our online form and we’ll connect with the location nearest to you.
Movies. They’re awesome. You love them. Everyone loves them. They’re the most visible art form on the globe. But they’re also the hardest business to break into. Where do you start? How do you meet people? How do you break in?
Film Connection Film School in Oak Hill, WV. That’s where you start.
The Film Connection pairs you with currently working professional filmmakers who will assist you and guide you through your creative description making process.
The Film Connection will team you up with a screenwriter, an editor and two mentors who will all help you make the correct creative decisions.
You have to face facts. Traditional film schools are expensive and time consuming. You don’t have time to sit in a lecture hall. You want to be out there making movies, right? Right.
Well, that’s exactly what Film Connection wants you to be doing.
Located in the southern part of West Virginia, the towns of Bluefield, Beckley, and Oak Hill are all relatively small communities, but they serve as a hub for a surrounding area population exceeding 200,000 people. These towns grew up around the coal industry, which remains a predominant economic factor for the area today. Entertainment professionals hailing from this area include actor Chris Sarandon, singer Little Jimmy Dickens, and film director Morgan Spurlock. Oak Hill is also remembered as the town where country legend Hank Williams passed away.
Not only does the Bluefield-Beckley-Oak Hill area benefit from plenty of interesting and beautiful natural backdrops for location filming, but it also benefits from generous tax incentives offered by the state to attract filmmakers. Consequently, numerous films, television shows, and documentaries are shot in West Virginia, including in and around the Bluefield-Beckley-Oak Hill area. Some examples of films that have been shot in this region include We Are Marshall, Gods and Generals, Sommersby, Super Size Me, and film classics Coal Miner’s Daughter and The Night of the Hunter, to name a few. If you are considering a career in filmmaking as a film director, film producer, film editor, or cameraman, the Bluefield-Beckley-Oak Hill area provides a surprising number of opportunities, and FILM CONNECTION can help you tap into those opportunities.
Our distinct advantage over other film schools is our mentor-extern approach, in which we place you with a working film or television professional for personal instruction and hands-on training. In this way, any studio, sound stage, or location shoot can become your classroom, and you’re placed close to the real-world film industry in ways other film schools can’t place you. Enroll in our Bluefield-Beckley-Oak Hill Film School today, and discover why many of our graduates get hired.
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
Fill out the form to contact admissions and learn about your opportunities.
"*" indicates required fields
*Not all programs are available in every state. Consult an Admissions Representative to learn more.
Film Connection © 2025 | All Rights Reserved | Built with 💙 by DesignTork
