Learn film production alongside an industry insider in a working Lake Charles 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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Believe it or not, we brought a film school to Lake Charles, LA. Not any old crappy film school but the most cutting edge hands-on film school alternative on the planet. Film Connection brings the film school to you on a silver platter. Well, maybe not silver because we aren’t expensive…a pewter platter. Yeah, that’s it. We’ll take you on a guided tour of how to make it in the biz with mentors and hands-on experience that’s priceless. But like we said, we won’t break the bank so you can have priceless for way less than you would expect. Film Connection. Smarter. Faster. Better.
Located in the southwest corner of Louisiana near the lake of the same name, the city of Lake Charles hosts a population of about 71,000 people. It’s located near the beautiful Gulf Coast, and is conveniently close to major cities like Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and the Houston/Galveston area of Texas, making it a great area for location filming. In addition, Lake Charles benefits from Louisiana’s film-friendliness, with both state and local film offices to facilitate shooting and generous tax incentives to encourage filmmakers to come here. If you are considering a career in filmmaking as a film director, film producer, film editor, or cameraman, FILM CONNECTION can help you tap into these connections without having to relocate somewhere like Los Angeles or New York.
Motion pictures, television shows, documentaries, and commercials are regularly shot all over Louisiana, including the Lake Charles area. Some of the movies that have been filmed in Lake Charles and nearby regions include Passion Fish, The Beyond, Secretariat, I Love You Phillip Morris, and the classic films Easy Rider and The Drowning Pool–just to name a few.
FILM CONNECTION Film School of Lake Charles offers an inexpensive, six-month course that pairs you with a working film or television professional who will serve as your personal instructor. You will gain real, hands-on experience on film and video shoots, making vital industry connections along the way. In fact, many FILM CONNECTION graduates get hired before or shortly after graduation. You owe it to yourself to see what we 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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