Master the art of film production alongside an industry insider in a working Palm Springs studio. 1 mentor, just for you. Learn in the real world, build industry connections.
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Sunny Palm Springs is now the location of a film school. Our alternative film school that is. At Film Connection film school in Palm Springs, CA we tailor-make your education for you with a hands-on approach. Your industry Mentor will guide you through the step-by-step approach we take to filmmaking. So after eight months, you have all the tools and connections you need to break into the film biz without going into massive debt. Film Connection. Everything you need and more.
Palm Springs, California is an upscale resort town located in the desert about 2 hours east of Los Angeles. Although Palm Springs isn't widely known for its film schools, the area is home to several film or TV production companies, is serviced by its own film office, and even hosts a reputable international film festival. Not far from the city towers the majestic Mt. San Jacinto, rising over 10,000 feet above the desert. With such a diversity in the beautiful scenery for film locations, and with L.A. a short drive away, Palm Springs can be an excellent small-town alternative for people who are considering a career in filmmaking as a film director, film producer, film editor, or cameraman.
Movies, commercials, TV shows, and documentaries are filmed all over the Palm Springs area regularly, making it ideal for those filmmakers who love California but are not interested in living in Los Angeles. Just a few of the movies that have been shot in Palm Springs and vicinity include Oceans Eleven, The Scorpion King, Mission Impossible III, Into the Wild, Next, Letters from Iwo Jima, and The Fast and The Furious.
Television production in Palm Springs is huge as well. TV productions such as Hidden Palms, The Bold and the Beautiful, and Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D List have been shot here, as well as episodes of The Mentalist, Beverly Hills 90210, Cops, The L Word and Murder, She Wrote.
Palm Springs' beautiful scenery, its film/television activity, and its prime location within the range of L.A., San Francisco, and Las Vegas make it ideal for film students and filmmaking professionals alike. Check us out and see how FILM CONNECTION of Palm Springs, California can help you launch 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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