Film: Hollywood Comes to Macomb!
Whether you're starting with our Film Fundamentals Training or taking it to the next level with our specialization coursework, Macomb CCE film training will get you there!
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Our instructors, led by award-winning producer and Midland native Jennifer Schaefer, are Subject-Matter Experts (SME) currently in the motion picture industry.
All training is hands-on and applicable to what is currently happening in the motion picture industry. Participants receive a certificate demonstrating their proficiency in the specific skills required to be employed in the fast expanding Michigan film industry.
Learn more about our film industry training instructors by visiting www.imdb.com
Have you completed your Film Fundamentals Training and are looking for more? Specialization courses are available now! Now is the time to expand your knowledge in specialized areas of interest, utilizing skills you may already possess and learning what is needed to be successful on a film set for your department of choice.
- Art Department: Production Design
- Production Management/ Assistant Director- Winter 2010
- Script Supervision- Winter 2010
- Sound Design
- Wardrobe: Costume Design
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And NEW to our bevy of coursework is the Set & Prop Design series of classes for those looking to get their hands dirty and immersed in creating faux environments and props for sets, from film to stage to themed entertainment venues.
Hands-on experiences will show you how to create anything from giant ice cream cones to light weight man hole covers or gargoyles, to meet the clients needs and requests.
And if working the camera and making the film is where you want to be then Lights, Camera, Action!Calling all beginner and intermediate producers and directors to discover the process of independent film making.
Instructor Dirk Eichhorst is a screenwriter-director with nearly 18 years experience on over 120 movie, DVD, and commercial projects in many genres.
And if the creation of the characters, plot and complete story is where you wish to be our Screenwriting I & II is perfect for beginners and those with Screenwriting experience to see your story come to life! Of course, without the actor we wouldn't have performers! Whether stage or screen, visit our course offerings in the performing arts. Discover how acting for film and stage is different, and in some cases the same and learn firsthand the business of acting. Our acting instructors have vast stage and screen experience, with venues such as The Purple Rose Theatre, Go Comedy Improv, and more!
Visit the Macomb County Film office and see whats happening in Macomb! http://www.filmmacomb.org/
Check with your local MiWorks! office to see if you qualify for funding for our film industry training courses.
A good director creates an environment, which gives the actor the encouragement to fly.
Kevin Bacon