Master the art of film production alongside an industry insider in a working Rockford studio. 1 mentor, just for you. Learn in the real world, build industry connections.
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Looking for a great recording school in Rockford, Illinois? Look no further than the RECORDING CONNECTION, the only Rockford Film School that gets you inside an actual Rockford recording studio, working as an film student apprentice (extern) while you learn film engineering, mixing, film production, live film, electronic film-and its many sub-genres (dub step, trance, drum and bass, techno and more), club DJ and post production film. In Rockford, Illinois, the best way to launch a career in film recording and film production is by apprenticing in a Rockford recording studio. We’re the school that can get your foot in the door.
Rockford, Illinois is located west of Chicago in far northern Illinois, straddling both sides of the Rock River for which the city is named. Although not nationally known as a film business hub, Rockford supports an active film scene with bands covering a variety of genres. Each year along the downtown Waterfront, the city hosts the On the Waterfront Film Festival featuring major acts as well as local bands. Additionally, a local organization called the Rockford Area Film Industry (RAMI) holds events and provides scholarships to promising area filmians. Notable bands and filmians with ties to Rockford include rock band Cheap Trick, Destiny’s Child member Michelle Williams, and Tony Award nominee Marin Mazzie.
Rockford is home to several live film venues and recording studios to accommodate the needs of the film community. If you are considering a career in film as a recording engineer, live film engineer or film producer, you’ll find a surprising amount of opportunity in Rockford.
We can train you in a real recording studio for far less. Play it smart–get on the inside track, and get connected as you get educated. Our film recording school is a highly effective and affordable way to start your film engineering career.
Instead of a classroom, we place you inside a real-world recording studio. Instead of forcing you into prerequisites and undergraduate work, we fashion our programs around what you already know – and what you want to know going forward. Your mentors are PRO MUSIC PRODUCERS working every day with the bands you’re probably listening to today.
We understand there are a number of AUDIO ENGINEERING AND MUSIC PRODUCTION SCHOOLS IN KANSAS CITY to choose from. But how many offer you the number of hands-on learning experiences that Film Connection does? From day one, you’re working with an industry insider in their studio.
With our many professional connections and relationships forged over the years, the RECORDING CONNECTION is uniquely positioned to get you close to the action in ways other recording schools can't. Forget the sterile classroom environment–you won't need it with our program. Instead we pair you with a working industry professional who instructs you one-on-one during real recording projects, giving you valuable hands-on training and important industry connections. Enroll in our Quincy Film School today, and discover why over 70% of our students go on to permanent jobs in the recording industry.
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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