Master the art of film production alongside an industry insider in a working South Bend studio. 1 mentor, just for you. Learn in the real world, build industry connections.
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We’re Film Connection film school in South Bend, Indiana and we’re the best film program around. Why? Because we prepare our students for a career in the filmmaking industry by giving them real-world experience. The cornerstone of our program is professional mentorships. Whether you’re working on our 6-month behind-the-scenes course or our more extensive 8-month directors course, you’ll be partnered up with working professionals who will meet with you in their studios or production houses. Students in the director program are also flown out to L.A. during the last week of their studies to meet with industry mentors who will sharpen their pitch in preparation for a meeting with an industry executive. No other school will or can offer such an immersive experience.
South Bend, Indiana, along with nearby Elkhart, are two cities located in northeastern Indiana, close to the Michigan border, a short drive east of Chicago, and about two and a half hours north of Indianapolis. Taken together, their combined population is about 150,000 people. The South Bend-Elkhart area’s close proximity to several major cities, along with the presence of several film or television production companies locally, make this area a good alternative to get a film school education without having to relocate.
Some of the movies that have been filmed in the South Bend-Elkhart area, and surrounding regions, include Con Air, Rudy, Public Enemies, Goodfellas, Pearl Harbor, A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010 remake), and Richie Rich–just to name a few.
With strong professional connections and relationships forged over the years, FILM CONNECTION is in a unique position to help you get started in the film or television industry. We place you with a local working film or television professional right there in South Bend or Elkhart, who gives you hands-on experience, one-on-one mentoring, and vital industry connections. Our system works, too! Over seventy percent of our graduates get permanent positions in the industry. Come and find out what we can do for you!
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
I had a great experience with Film Connection and my mentor, Donny Baker, from ES Studios. He taught me everything I needed to know about being a director/producer and the importance of always being prepared for the shoot
Jorge Fuentes Quiroz
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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