Master the art of film production alongside an industry insider in a working Wheeling studio. 1 mentor, just for you. Learn in the real world, build industry connections.
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There’s nothing like sitting in a dark movie theatre when the lights come down. There’s just not. It’s a magical experience.
Do you long for a career in the movies? Are you lost for where to start?
Well, the Film Connection Film School in Wheeling, West Virginia can help you out.
The Film Connection finds currently working Hollywood filmmakers and introduces you to them. It’s ostensibly an externship program for aspiring filmmakers.
Do you have the next great blockbuster film franchise? Well, the Film Connection wants to help you make it a reality. We’ll team you up with a screenwriter, an editor, and two mentors to help make your dream a reality.
We’ll also set you up with a meeting with a Hollywood studio executive. When would you ever have a chance at a meeting with a studio executive?
Yeah, stew on that. Think about it. You done thinking?
Yeah, that’s what I thought you’d say. You’re totally right. It is the chance of a lifetime.
Located at the northern tip of West Virginia along the Ohio River, the town of Wheeling is home to around 29,000 people. Although small in size, this town has a fairly strategic location, being close to plenty of beautiful scenery as well as convenient to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the north–making it a great area for location filming as well as a pleasant small-town alternative to living in the big city. A number of entertainment professionals have ties to Wheeling, also–including actors John Corbett, Bobby Campo, Joanne Dru, and Joyce Dewitt.
Numerous movies, documentaries, and television shows are filmed in West Virginia, thanks in part to generous financial incentives offered by the state to filmmakers. Wheeling is no stranger to this filming activity; some of the movies that have been shot in Wheeling and surrounding regions include Unstoppable, Reckless, Courier, and The Night of the Hunter, to name a few. If you’re pursuing a film career as a film director, film producer, film editor, or cameraman, Wheeling offers more opportunities than you might think.
The secret to FILM CONNECTION’s success is our mentor-extern approach, in which we pair you with a working film or TV professional who personally instructs you on real film and video shoots. This puts you close to the action in ways other film schools can’t match, helping you make valuable industry connections that can lead to future work. In fact, we see many of our graduates go on to permanent jobs! You could be next! Enroll in Wheeling FILM CONNECTION today, and let us get you started.
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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