Learn film production alongside an industry insider in a working Elmira 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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Put that money back in your wallet! We just saved you from wasting it on a useless film school. Those traditional programs can’t give you the contacts in the filmmaking industry that Elmira Film Connection can. We pair our students up with working professionals who mentor them in their studios or production houses. You can select our behind-the-scenes program to learn the technical aspects of filmmaking. Or, if you’re going after the big time, try our director's program. You’ll see your idea all the way to Hollywood where you’ll pitch it to an industry executive. Your schooling should be an investment for your career and that’s what we train you for.
Located in the southern tier region of upstate New York, the town of Elmira rests near the Pennsylvania border and hosts around 30,000 people. Although a small town by most standards, the Elmira area is home to several production companies, and is convenient to a wide range of great locations for filming--including mountains, lakes, forests, and several major cities. If you're considering a career as a film director, film producer, film editor, or cameraman, there are opportunities to be found in Elmira, and FILM CONNECTION can help you tap into those opportunities.
Movies, commercials, TV shows and documentaries are filmed all over New York on a regular basis, including in Elmira and the surrounding areas. Some of the films that have done location shooting in this region include The Thomas Crown Affair, Wings on the Wind, Proud, The Sure Thing, Liebestraum and Shades of Darkness, to name a few.
FILM CONNECTION of Elmira utilizes the mentor-extern approach. During our inexpensive, 6-month course, you'll be paired with a working film or television professional who serves as your personal instructor and mentor, guiding you through hands-on training on real film and video shoots. Along the way, you'll make valuable connections with other industry pros--connections that can lead to future employment. Check us out and find out why many FILM CONNECTION graduates get permanent jobs in the industry! You could be next!
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
“After this course, I don’t just shoot video — I shape visuals.”
Howard P.
“I came in unsure and left with a new career path — this changed my life.”
Scott H.
“Creating a pitch deck helped me organize and present my script like a pro.”
Parker Z.
“The program didn’t just teach me how to write — it taught me how to think like a screenwriter.”
Morgan K.
“Thank you for the one of the greatest experiences of my life. My mentor is an awesome guy with great professionalism and knowledge!”
MJ Watson
“I leave this course ready to be hired — and useful on any set.”
Jamie D.
“The legal class saved me from making rookie mistakes with my contracts.”
Casey D.
“The difference between a passion project and a pitchable one is now clear.”
Riley I.
“I didn’t just write a script — I found my writer’s voice.”
Avery W.
“Every position on set taught me how stories get told — one task at a time.”
Taylor C.
“Thank you for the one of the greatest experiences of my life. My mentor is an awesome guy with great professionalism and knowledge!”
MJ Watson
“Now I know what kind of filmmaker I want to be.”
Morgan R.
“The feedback I received on my dialogue changed how I think about character voice.”
Drew H.
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