Master the art of film production alongside an industry insider in a working Quincy studio. 1 mentor, just for you. Learn in the real world, build industry connections.
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We’ve got a program that’s as strong as the Mighty Mississippi. We’re Film Connection film school in Quincy, IL and we've developed a network of production professionals to serve as mentors for our program, all you need to do is pick your path of study!
You can go the behind-the-scenes route. This program will pair you up with local mentors who will help you develop the area of filmmaking that most interests you.
For a more comprehensive program, try our directors route. This program is longer (8 months instead of 6) and will eventually put you and your idea front and center with a top Hollywood executive. Our sit-down meetings and subsequent feedback are something that not even the most seasoned Hollywood insiders get to see in their lifetimes. You will have a filmmaking experience that gives you real-world experience and industry contacts.
Quincy, Illinois is a river town and a border town, located in western Illinois along the Mighty Mississippi River. Quincy is part of a micropolis, a cluster of several area towns straddling the Mississippi, with a combined area population of over 100,000 people between Illinois and Missouri. Across the river lies Hannibal, Missouri, the boyhood home of writer Mark Twain and the inspiration behind the books Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. Beautiful countryside and access to big cities like Chicago and St. Louis make Quincy, Illinois a surprisingly convenient area for location filmmaking. If you want to be a film director, film producer, film editor, or cameraman, Quincy is not as remote from the scene as you might think--especially with FILM CONNECTION helping you.
Among the film/television productions shot in Quincy and the surrounding regions include films like The Informant, The Silence of the Lambs, and Mission: Impossible, as well as television shows such as Revolution 618 and the 2002 documentary Voices of the Veterans.
With FILM CONNECTION's unique approach, you'll be placed with a working film or television pro in the Quincy area, one who serves as your mentor and instructor for the duration of our six-month course. You'll work on real film and video shoots, gaining valuable experience and vital contacts with other industry pros who do the hiring. Many of our graduates get hired, some even before they finished school. We can do the same for you! Check out FILM CONNECTION of Quincy and see what we can do to help 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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