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
Learn film production in Tennessee directly from an industry pro, in the real world, not a classroom. One-on-one mentorship. Build Industry Connections and Gain Real Experience.
Lots of film schools claim they can get you on the path to a film career, but the Tennessee Film Connection is the only film school in the state that actually delivers. How? By keeping you out of the classroom completely! Our unique training certificate program places you in a real film production company as a working extern, learning one-on-one from a seasoned film industry professional. Your classes take place on-the-job and on the set, where you can gain valuable work experience and make important industry connections while you learn! By the time you graduate, you are effectively already an industry insider, well ahead of the other film school students who spent all that time sitting in the classrooms.
Whether you want to be a cinematographer, film editor, screenwriter or director; whether you live in Chattanooga, Nashville or Memphis; whether you want to start our own production company in Tennessee or break into Hollywood to make your own films; whatever your plans for a film career, the Tennessee Film Connection is your gateway to get there!
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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