Master the art of film production alongside an industry insider in a working Minneapolis & St.Paul studio. 1 mentor, just for you. Learn in the real world, build industry connections.
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If you thought there were no innovative Minneapolis-St. Paul Film Schools, you don’t know FILM CONNECTION. Our revolutionary program is the only one that gets you inside an actual Minneapolis-St. Paul film production company, where you will learn directing, producing, editing, camera, screenwriting or general production while working as a film student extern. Make no mistake, the smartest way to break into the film business in Minneapolis-St. Paul is by starting inside a Minneapolis-St. Paul film production company as a film extern. We’re the ones who can make that happen for you.
Why pay 50 thousand dollars or more to go to film school at a film trade school, when you can spend far less money and go to film school in a real production company in Minneapolis-St. Paul? Be smart, and get vital industry connections as you get educated by the pros. Our film school alternative is the smartest, most cost-effective way to launch your filmmaking career.
Accelerated timelines. Custom-made class descriptions and schedules. Working elbow to elbow with a professional, learning about the industry from the inside. Yes, there is required reading, quizzes, and exams - this is an educational institution after all. But everything else is tailored around you.
Nicknamed the Twin Cities, the metro area anchored by the state capital St. Paul and the adjoining city of Minneapolis hosts a combined population of over 3.5 million–making it the 13th largest metro area in America and the 16th biggest DMA. Besides hosting numerous film and television production companies, Minneapolis-St. Paul also offers both urban backgrounds and gorgeous natural scenery, making it ideal for location filmmaking. Many major movies, commercials, television shows and documentaries have been filmed in this area; if you want a career in filmmaking but don’t want to relocate to the craziness of Los Angeles, then the Minneapolis-St. Paul area can be an excellent choice for you.
The amount of professional film and television production activity in Minneapolis-St. Paul makes it a great connection point for both film students and filmmaking professionals–and that’s exactly what FILM CONNECTION is all about. Come find out why many of our graduates find permanent industry employment, sometimes getting hired even before they’re finished with school.
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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