2009 March | Film Schools Online

Top Film Schools

March 4, 2009 By admin

Welcome to FilmSchoolsOnline! We are an online directory and resource archive to assist the film student in obtaining the education in film and media that they to seek to make film history!

Premier Film Schools:

Full Sail Real World Education – School of Film (BS Degree-21 months)-Orlando FL

Welcome to the film school you’ve been looking for all your life. Located in beautiful Winter Park , Florida , Full Sail’s Film Bachelor of Science Degree Program has earned an international reputation of innovation and excellence. Learn all facets of filmmaking from directing and screenwriting, to cinematography and postproduction. More toys than you can imagine – 35mm film cameras, 6 soundstages, grip and dolly packages, a professional back lot, an HD televisions studio and more.

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The Brooks Institute of Photography-Santa Barbara,CA
Brooks’ complete film and video production program offers hands-on learning environment in professional filmmaking and production techniques in beautiful Southern California, everything from proposals and budgeting toscripting, directing, and editing.
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The Los Angeles Film School – Hollywood
The Los Angeles Film School blends real Film training utilizing the largest HD studio in the U.S. to teach students the latest production techniques. Working with realworld filmmakers with experience from working on movies such as Spider-Man, The Matrix, Blade Runner, and Fight Club, you will learn from the pro’s production and post-production techniques and the art of shooting 35mm, digital, and high definition films using state-of-the-art lighting and sound recording.

The Art Institutes -Video/ Film
begin your film career at the top film school in Digital Film & Video, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Film,and Video Production, Animation at the following locations..

Click on the School to find out more:

Online School
Inland Empire CA
Los Angeles CA-California Design College
Orange County CA
Sacramento CA
San Diego CA
San Francisco CA
Denver CO
Miami FL-The Miami International University of Art & Design
Fort Lauderdale FL
Jacksonville FL
Tampa FL
Atlanta GA
Chicago IL-Illinois Institute of Art
.Schaumburg ILIllinois Institute of Art
Indianapolis IN
BostonMAThe New England Institute of Art

Minneapolis MN
New York City NY
Las Vegas NV
Charleston SC
Charlotte NC
York,PA-Bradley Academy for the Visaul Arts
Philadelphia PA
Pittsburgh PA
Cincinnati OH
Portland OR
Tennessee TN
Dallas TX
Houston TX
Salt Lake City, UT
Seattle WA
Vancouver BC
Burnaby BC
Arlington VA

New York Film Academy-many locations-certifiactes Bachelors-Masters
The New York Film Academy is an intensive hands-on film and acting school devoted to providing the most intensive filmmaking, acting, producing, screenwriting, and animation instruction in the world

Locations: New York City, Universal Studios-Hollywood, Orlando-Miami FL, Harvard Massachussetts,
Florence Italy, Paris, France, Milan, Italy, Bilbao, Spain, Dublin, Ireland, Porto, Portugal, Budapest,
Hungary, Sardinia, Italy, Shanghai, China, Abu Dhabi, UAE

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CSB School of Broadcasting-many locations
checkout CSB faststart programs that get you hands-on experience in the shortest time possible training in Video Production, digital, film, braodcasting and more.

Locations
CA – Los Angeles Metro (Universal City)
CA – Los Angeles Metro (Pomona)
CT – Hartford (Farmington)
CT – New Haven (Stratford)
CT – Pawcatuck
DC – Arlington Va
FL – Miami (Doral)
FL – Orlando
FL – Palm Beach
FL – Tampa
GA – Atlanta
MA – Boston
NJ – Nyc Metro (Hasbrouck Heights)
NJ – Philly Metro (Cherry Hill)
NY – Long Island (Westbury)
TN – Nashville
TX – Austin
TX – Dallas
TX – Houston

Schools by State

Alabama________________________________________

Virginia College-Birmingham

Arizona_________________________________________

The Art Institute of Tucson
Advertising, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Digital Media Production,
Fashion Marketing, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design,
Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Visual & Game Programming,
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics

Collins College-Tempe

California_____________________________________________________

The Art Institutes of California-many locations
this premier school offers a range of these programs:Advertising, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Digital Media Production, Fashion Marketing, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design, Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Visual & Game Programming,
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
Los Angeles CA
Orange County CA
Sacramento CA
San Bernardino CA
San Diego CA
San Francisco
Los Angeles CA-California Design College

Video Symphany-Burbank
Academy of Art University – San Francisco

The Brooks Institute of Photography-Santa Barbara,CA

Columbia College Hollywood – Tarzana
Expression College for Digital Arts – Emeryville
Platt (Media Arts) College – San Diego
New York Film Academy-Hollywood-Universal Studios

The Los Angeles Film School – Hollywood
Film Institute at the Musicians Institute
Cinema Arts Tech-Los Angeles
SAE Institute of Technology – Los Angeles

Canada
The Art Institutes -Toronto
The Art Institutes Vancouver
Advertising, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Digital Media Production,
Fashion Marketing, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design,
Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Visual & Game Programming,
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics

Colorado_____________________________________________________

The Art Institute of Colorado – Denver
Advertising, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Digital Media Production,
Fashion Marketing, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design,
Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Visual & Game Programming,
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics

Connecticut_____________________________________________________
The Art Institutes
Advertising, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Digital Media Production,
Fashion Marketing, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design,
Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Visual & Game Programming,
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
CSB School of Broadcasting
CT – Hartford (Farmington)
CT – New Haven (Stratford)
CT – Pawcatuck

McIntosh College
Gibbs College – Norwalk
Delaware_______________________________________________________________
The Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University-Washington D.C.

District of Columbia_____________________________________________________

The Art Institute of Washington Arlington
Advertising, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Digital Media Production,
Fashion Marketing, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design,
Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Visual & Game Programming,
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
CSB School of Broadcasting -DC – Arlington Va
The Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University-Washington D.C.
Howard University, John H. Johnson School of Communications – (202) 806-7690

Florida_____________________________________________________

Full Sail Real World Education – School of Film (BS Degree)
Welcome to the film school you’ve been looking for all your life. Located in beautiful Winter Park, Florida , Full Sail’s Film Bachelor of Science Degree Program has earned an international reputation of innovation and excellence. Learn all facets of filmmaking from directing and screenwriting, to cinematography and postproduction. More toys than you can imagine – 35mm film cameras, 6 soundstages, grip and dolly packages, a professional backlot, an HD televisions studio and more
The Miami International University of Art & Design Miami FL
Advertising, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Digital Media Production,
Fashion Marketing, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design,
Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Visual & Game Programming,
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
International Academy of Design & Technology (IADT)-TAMPA
Study digital filmaking at one of the premier art /design schools
CSB School of Broadcasting
FL – Miami (Doral)
FL – Orlando
FL – Palm Beach
FL – Tampa

New York Film Academy-Miami-Orlando

The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale – Fort Lauderdale
Advertising, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Digital Media Production,
Fashion Marketing, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design,
Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Visual & Game Programming,
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
The Art Institute of Jacksonville
Advertising, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Digital Media Production,
Fashion Marketing, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design,
Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Visual & Game Programming,
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
The Art Institute of Tampa
Advertising, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Digital Media Production,
Fashion Marketing, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design,
Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Visual & Game Programming,
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
Palm Beach Film School – West Palm Beach

Florida Metropolitan University-Melbourne

Georgia_____________________________________________________

The Art Institute of Atlanta – Video Production Program – Atlanta
Advertising, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Digital Media Production,
Fashion Marketing, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design,
Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Visual & Game Programming,
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
CSB School of BroadcastingGA – Atlanta

Illinois_____________________________________________________

The Illinois Institute of Art…. Chicago IL

Advertising, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Digital Media Production,
Fashion Marketing, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design,
Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Visual & Game Programming,
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
The Illinois Institute of Art….. Schaumburg- Hoffman Est IL
Advertising, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Digital Media Production,
Fashion Marketing, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design,
Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Visual & Game Programming,
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
Flashpoint Academy-Chicago

International Academy of Design & Technology-Chicago/Schaumburg

Southern Illinois University, Cinema & Photography – Carbondale

Indiana_____________________________________________________
The Art Institute of Indianapolis
Advertising, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Digital Media Production,
Fashion Marketing, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design,
Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Visual & Game Programming,
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics

Notre Dame Department of Film, Television, and Theatre – Notre Dame

Kansas_____________________________________________________

University of Kansas, Department of Theatre and Film – Lawrence

Louisiana_____________________________________________________

University of New Orleans, Drama & Communications – New Orleans | (504) 280-6317

Maryland_____________________________________________________
The Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University-Washington D.C.
University of Maryland-Baltimore
The Sheffield Institute for the Recording Arts – Baltimore
Computer Career Institute at Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, Columbia

Massachusetts_____________________________________________________

The New England Institute of Art Brookline MA..
Advertising, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Digital Media Production,
Fashion Marketing, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design,
Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Visual & Game Programming,
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
CSB School of Broadcasting-Boston
Clark University Computer Career Institute – Braintree, Cambridge, Framingham, Woburn

The Center For Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University – Waltham
The Center for Professional Development at The New England Institute of Art

Michigan_____________________________________________________

Motion Picture Institute of Michigan – Troy

Minnesota_____________________________________________________

The Art Institutes International Minnesota
Advertising, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Digital Media Production,
Fashion Marketing, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design,
Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Visual & Game Programming,
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
Brown College
Minneapolis College of Art and Design – Minneapolis
Minnesota School of Business/Globe College
Locations: Brooklyn, Oakdale, Plymouth, Rochester, Richfield, Shakopee, Waite Park

Missouri_____________________________________________________

Avila University- Kansas City
Kansas City Art Institute – Kansas City

Nebraska_____________________________________________________

University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts – Lincoln

Nevada_____________________________________________________

The Art Institute of Las Vegas
Advertising, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Digital Media Production,
Fashion Marketing, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design,
Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Visual & Game Programming,
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics

University of Nevada – Las Vegas, Fine Arts Departments, Department of Film – Las Vegas

New Hampshire_________________________________________________
McIntosh College-Dover

New Jersey_____________________________________________________

CSB School of Broadcasting
NJ – Nyc Metro (Hasbrouck Heights)
NJ – Philly Metro (Cherry Hill)

New York Film Academy – Princeton University
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Visual and Performing Arts – Madison
The Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University-Washington D.C
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New Mexico__________________________________________________

Kaplan Career Institute-Albuquerque

New York_____________________________________________________

The Art Institute of New York City, – New York City
Advertising, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Digital Media Production,
Fashion Marketing, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design,
Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Visual & Game Programming,
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
CSB School of Broadcasting-Long Island

Gibbs College-Melville
Gibbs College-NYCity
Mildred Elly-Latham
New York Film Academy – New York City
Pratt Institute – Brooklyn
The College of Westchester – White Plains
3D Training Institute – New York City
Alfred School of Art & Design at Alfred University, Division of Expanded Media – Alfred
Technology Career Services-New York

North Carolina_____________________________________________________

The Art Institute of Charlotte
Advertising, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Digital Media Production,
Fashion Marketing, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design,
Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Visual & Game Programming,
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics

School of Communication Arts @ Digital Circus – Raleigh
North Carolina School of the Arts, School of Filmmaking – Winston-Salem

New Hampshire____________________________________________

Hesser College-Concord,Salem,Nashua, Manchester, Portsmouth

Ohio_____________________________________________________

The Art Institute of Ohio-Cincinatti
Advertising, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Digital Media Production,
Fashion Marketing, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design,
Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Visual & Game Programming,
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics

Brown Mackie College- Cincinnati
Ohio University, School of Film – Athens
University of Toledo, Department of Theatre and Film – Toledo
International College of Broadcasting-Dayton
Oklahoma_____________________________________________________
The Art Institute Online
University of Tulsa, Film Studies – Tulsa
Oregon__________________________________________________________________
The Art Institute of Portland
Advertising, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Digital Media Production,
Fashion Marketing, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design,
Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Visual & Game Programming,
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics

University of Tulsa, Film Studies – Tulsa

Pennsylvania_____________________________________________________
The Bradley Academy for the Visual Arts
Advertising, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Digital Media Production,
Fashion Marketing, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design,
Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Visual & Game Programming,
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
The Art Institute of Philadelphia – Philadelphia
Advertising, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Digital Media Production,
Fashion Marketing, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design,
Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Visual & Game Programming,
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh
Advertising, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Digital Media Production,
Fashion Marketing, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design,
Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Visual & Game Programming,
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
Kaplan Career Institute-Harrisburg

Connecticut School of Broadcasting
The Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University-Washington D.C.
DeSales University, Department of Performing and Fine Art, TV/Film – Center Valley
Pittsburgh Filmmakers, School of Film, Video & Photography – Pittsburgh
Saint Joseph’s University, Department of Fine and Performing Arts, Film Studies
Temple University, Film & Media Arts – Philadelphial

Rhode Island_____________________________________________________

New England Institute of Technology – Warwick
South Carolina________________________________________________

The Art Institute of Charleston

Tennessee_____________________________________________________

The Art Institute of Tennessee-Nashville
Advertising, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Digital Media Production,
Fashion Marketing, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design,
Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Visual & Game Programming,
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics

CSB School of Broadcasting-Nashville
International Academy of Design & Technology-Nashville

Watkins Film School – Nashville
Milligan College, Performing, Visual and Communicative Arts
SAE Institute of Technology> – Nashville

International Academy of Design & Technology-Nashville
Texas_____________________________________________________
The Art Institute of Houston
Advertising, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Digital Media Production,
Fashion Marketing, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design,
Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Visual & Game Programming,
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
The Art Institute of Dallas – Dallas
Advertising, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Digital Media Production,
Fashion Marketing, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design,
Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Visual & Game Programming,
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics

CSB School of Broadcasting
TX – Austin
TX – Dallas
TX – Houston

American InterContinental University – Houston

University of Texas at Austin – College of Communication, Department of Radio, Television & Film -
Austin

Utah_____________________________________________________

Art Institutes -Draper -Salt Lake City
Advertising, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Digital Media Production,
Fashion Marketing, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design,
Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Visual & Game Programming,
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics

Virginia_____________________________________________________

The Art Institute of Washington-Arlington
Advertising, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Digital Media Production,
Fashion Marketing, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design,
Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Visual & Game Programming,
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
CSB School of Broadcasting

The Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University-Washington D.C.
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Cinema Program – Richmond
Hollins University, Art Department, Film & Photography – Roanoke

Liberty University- Lynchburg
Hollins University, Coed Graduate Program in Screenwriting & Film Studies – Roanoke
Regent University, Department of Cinema Arts, Television Arts and Theatre Arts – Virginia Beach

West Virginia________________________________________________________

The Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University-Washington D.C.
Washington_____________________________________________________

The Art Institute of Seattle – Seattle
Advertising, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Digital Media Production,
Fashion Marketing, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design,
Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Visual & Game Programming,
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
Seattle Film Institute – Seattle

Wisconsin_____________________________________________________

University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, Department of Film – Milwaukee

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Acting Schools

March 4, 2009 By admin

If you are looking to start a career in acting then there are a multitude of acting schools to attend.
If you’re looking for training in acting classes that use method acting or an acting class that may train
you for stage acting their are specific training modes the actor can pursue. If you want to reach for the bright lights of Hollywood then a film acting school may be what you are looking for with training in an acting school in new york or acting classes in Los Angeles. Often students are looking for the best acting schools which depending on the training methods involved whether improvisation, stage acting, or film acting schools have the coursework to bring a student’s talent to the surface.

Search through our list of schools for degrees in acting or or shorter term classes or programs and request info directly from schools.

New York Film Academy-Hollywood,, New York City,Harvard-Mass,Disney MGM StudiosFlorida
Rome,Paris,Italy,France,Japan,Spain, England,China, Budapest

INTENSIVE ONE-YEAR PROGRAMS
• One-Year Acting
HANDS-ON INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS
• 8 Week Acting Workshop
• 4 Week Acting Workshop
• 1 Week Acting Workshop
• 12 Week Evening Acting Workshop

CONSERVATORY PROGRAMS
• Two-Year Conservatory Acting

The Art Institutes -Filmmaking/Video Production/ Film
begin your film career at the top film school in Digital Film & Video, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Film, and Video Production, Animation at the following locations.

Click on the School to request information:

Online School
Phoenix AZ
Inland Empire CA
Los Angeles CA-California Design College
Orange County CA
Sacramento CA
San Diego CA
San Francisco CA
Denver CO
Miami FL-The Miami International University of Art & Design
Fort Lauderdale FL
Jacksonville FL
Tampa FL
Atlanta GA
Chicago IL-Illinois Institute of Art
.Schaumburg ILIllinois Institute of Art
Indianapolis IN
BostonMAThe New England Institute of Art

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New York Film Academy-Los Angeles, New York City, Massachussetts, Florida and many
more…..
Study film, acting, producing, cinematography, and other programs at this world renowned school.
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The Brooks Institute -Santa Barbara,CA
Brooks’ complete film and video production program offers hands-on learning environment in professional filmmaking and production techniques in beautiful Southern California, everything from proposals andbudgeting to scripting, directing, and editing.

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New York Film Academy-Los Angeles, New York City, Massachussetts, Florida and many
more…..
study film, acting, producing, cinematography, and many other programs
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Madison Media Institute-Video Production-Madison WI
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International Academy of Design and Technology-Tampa ,Chicago,
Nashville,Orlando-Video Production
This multicampus school has many locations and features Film and Video in its Tampa Location
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Center for Digital Imaging Arts at BostonUniversity- Click your location
Boston,Washington DC
Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University has over 10,000 square feet of classrooms, labs, andhigh-end digital filmmaking and photography studios on Moody Street in Waltham, an eclectic hub for art, entertainment and independent filmmaking
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Gibbs College-Norwalk-
Filmmaking

Schools by State________________________________________________

Alabama________________________________________

Virginia College-Birmingham

Arizona_________________________________________

Collins College-Tempe

California_____________________________________________________

The Art Institutes of California-many locations
this premier school offers a range of these programs:Advertising, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Digital Media Production, Fashion Marketing, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design,Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Visual & Game Programming,
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
Los Angeles CA
Orange County CA
Sacramento CA
San Bernardino CA
San Diego CA
San Francisco
Los Angeles CA-California Design College

Video Symphany-Burbank
Academy of Art University – San Francisco

The Brooks Institute of Photography-Santa Barbara,CA

Columbia College Hollywood – Tarzana
Expression College for Digital Arts – Emeryville
Platt (Media Arts) College – San Diego
New York Film Academy-Hollywood-Universal Studios

The Los Angeles Film School – Hollywood
Film Institute at the Musicians Institute
Cinema Arts Tech-Los Angeles
SAE Institute of Technology – Los Angeles

Colorado_____________________________________________________

McIntosh College
Gibbs College – Norwalk
Delaware_______________________________________________________________
The Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University-Washington D.C.

District of Columbia_____________________________________________________

Florida_____________________________________________________

Full Sail Real World Education – School of Film (BS Degree)
Welcome to the film school you’ve been looking for all your life. Located in beautiful Winter Park , Florida , Full Sail’s Film Bachelor of Science Degree Program has earned an international reputation of innovation and excellence. Learn all facets of filmmaking from directing and screenwriting, to cinematography and postproduction. More toys than you can imagine – 35mm film cameras, 6 soundstages, grip and dolly packages, a professional backlot, an HD televisions studio and more
The Miami International University of Art & Design Miami FL
Advertising, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Digital Media Production,
Fashion Marketing, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Media Design,
Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Visual & Game Programming,
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
International Academy of Design & Technology (IADT)-TAMPA
study digital filmaking at one of the premier art /design schools
CSB School of Broadcasting
FL – Miami (Doral)
FL – Orlando
FL – Palm Beach
FL – Tampa

New York Film Academy-Miami-Orlando

Florida Metropolitan University-Melbourne

Georgia_____________________________________________________

Illinois_____________________________________________________

The Illinois Institute of Art…. Chicago IL

International Academy of Design & Technology-Chicago/Schaumburg

Southern Illinois University, Cinema & Photography – Carbondale

Notre Dame Department of Film, Television, and Theatre – Notre Dame

Kansas_____________________________________________________

University of Kansas, Department of Theatre and Film – Lawrence

Louisiana_____________________________________________________

University of New Orleans, Drama & Communications – New Orleans | (504) 280-6317

Massachusetts_____________________________________________________

The Center For Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University – Waltham
The Center for Professional Development at The New England Institute of Art

Michigan_____________________________________________________

Motion Picture Institute of Michigan – Troy

Minnesota_____________________________________________________

Missouri_____________________________________________________

Avila University- Kansas City
Kansas City Art Institute – Kansas City

Nebraska_____________________________________________________

University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts – Lincoln

Nevada_____________________________________________________

University of Nevada – Las Vegas, Fine Arts Departments, Department of Film – Las Vegas

New Hampshire_________________________________________________
McIntosh College-Dover

New Jersey_____________________________________________________

CSB School of Broadcasting
NJ – Nyc Metro (Hasbrouck Heights)
NJ – Philly Metro (Cherry Hill)

Kaplan Career Institute-Albuquerque

New York_____________________________________________________

North Carolina_____________________________________________________

School of Communication Arts @ Digital Circus – Raleigh
North Carolina School of the Arts, School of Filmmaking – Winston-Salem

New Hampshire____________________________________________

Hesser College-Concord,Salem,Nashua, Manchester, Portsmouth

Ohio_____________________________________________________

University of Tulsa, Film Studies – Tulsa

Rhode Island_____________________________________________________

New England Institute of Technology – Warwick
South Carolina________________________________________________

The Art Institute of Charleston

Tennessee_____________________________________________________

CSB School of Broadcasting-Nashville
International Academy of Design & Technology-Nashville

Watkins Film School – Nashville
Milligan College, Performing, Visual and Communicative Arts
SAE Institute of Technology> – Nashville

CSB School of Broadcasting
TX – Austin
TX – Dallas
TX – Houston

American InterContinental University – Houston

University of Texas at Austin – College of Communication, Department of Radio, Television & Film -
Austin

Utah_____________________________________________________

Virginia_____________________________________________________

West Virginia________________________________________________________

The Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University-Washington D.C.
Washington_____________________________________________________

Wisconsin_____________________________________________________

University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, Department of Film – Milwaukee

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Scholarships/Financial Aid

March 4, 2009 By admin

Look through this range of sites that provide scholarship info and grants/financial aid for students:

Financial Aid: The U.S. Department of Education will provide about 70 percent of all student aid
($67 billion) to help pay for postsecondary education this year. Few realize how easy it is to
qualify for aids or loans. More than 12 million students apply for aid annually, and about 9
million receive a grant or loan usually not qualifying becasue of too much income. For more
information or to apply for financial aid online, visit:http:www.ed.gov

Scholarships Grant Search:-www.fastweb.com

Cash Awards: The College Television Award has a major TV Academy Foundation competition,
recognizes college/university student film/video productions with $30,000 in cash prizes. Visit
soon for guidelines, as entry submission period is Sept. 1 – Dec.15:
www.emmys.org/foundation/collegetvawards.php

Film Media Scholarship: Film program undergraduate and graduate scholarships and grants of
up to $10,000 each are available from The Charles & Lucille King Family Foundation:
www.kingfoundation.org/

Potential funding sources for film education as well as independent filmmaking endeavors:
www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/3film.htm

Film info: Resources for scholarships, fellowships and postdoctoral awards in media
communications, including various film media disciplines:scholarships.fatomei.com/

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Film/TV Job Descriptions

March 3, 2009 By admin

Film / TV Job Descriptions

There are a multitude of opportunities but getting that first shot at a job that gets you into the industry
is key in Filmmaking. Here is set of definitions of Jobs and Careers in Filmaking

Courtesy of Get Into Hollywood.comLiterary Agent:
The group of people responsible for helping creative talent obtain employment. This talent usually includes: actors, writers, directors & producers. They pitch their clients to show runners and studio executives in hopes of securing them a job. They also negotiate contracts and nurture the career of their clientele.

Executive Producer:
This person is hired by a studio to help manage every aspect of a television show. The executive
producer is the highest level of producer on a given show. This person is usually a writer, but can also
be a non-writing producer. In television, this individual is often the series creator. Essentially all of theproducers, directors and actors answer to the executive producer.

Show Runner:
A writing executive producer who is in charge of the creative direction of a show. This person hires the writing team, signs off on all aspects of the storylines and scripts, and signs off all decisions regarding the look of the show; including wardrobe, set dressing, props and art direction.

Teleplay Writer:
A writer who is given an outline of an episode and is required to turn that outline into a script. They
also create characters, dialogue, dramatic situations, and written aspects of a TV series.

Director:
The director is the head of the production unit and is responsible for directing the actors and for
translating the teleplay into cinematic images in accordance with his/her vision. Not only must they
establish a good relationship with their actors, they must also understand all technical issues
regarding television.

Producer:
A producer is hired by both the Executive Producer and the Studio. This person is the liaison between
these two entities. They are responsible for all financial aspects of the television show. They are also
very instrumental in hiring and managing all below-the-line crew members. It is their responsibility for keeping the show on budget.

Associate Producer/Production:
The Associate Producer helps the producer with all “line” aspects of the production. They deal with
scheduling the production, hiring crew and ordering all equipment for the show.

Associate Producer/Post:
This person is also known as the “Post” producer. They are responsible for all aspects of post
production, including picture editing, music scoring, title session, final color correction, all audio
editing and final audio mixing.

Production Coordinator:
This person is responsible for setting up and organizing the production and writer offices; acts as
liaison between the production office and the set, and prioritizing information for expeditious handling the producer and production manager and/or associate producer.

Unit Production Manager/UPM:
The UPM is hired by the producer to coordinate and supervise all administrative, financial, and
technical details of television production. This individual assists the producer in hiring the crew and
makes all the first contacts for dates, locations, and fees. During production, he or she approves
changes in scheduling and the budget, serves as intermediary between the producer/management and crew, and oversees the activities of the entire crew.

Production Accountant:
Individual responsible for keeping track of all financial costs and transactions incurred in the making
of a television show. Works closely with the UPM in preparing preliminary budgets and monitors the
budgetary status of the production. Generates a “hot cost” report that outlines where an episode is
financially on a daily basis.

First Assistant Director/1st AD:
Responsible for maintaining order and discipline on the set, keeping production moving to meet
scheduling goals, establishing the crew and shooting calls, and oversees the selection and
management of the extras. This person runs the set and is responsible for keeping the director on
course with the production day.

Second Assistant Director/2nd AD:
Responsible to the 1st AD for preparing and distributing the daily paperwork, call sheets, production
reports, SAG contracts, etc. This individual sees to it that the cast and crew is in the right place at the
right time, maintains the schedule for each shooting day, and selects positions and directs movement
of the extras.

Second Second Assistant Director/2nd 2nd AD:
This person assists the 1st and 2nd A.D. in running the set. Their main job is the manage the extras and
to establish with the director the movement and action of the extras.

Script Supervisor:
Maintains an accurate shooting script and recording in detail all information related to each take,
including length of shot, scene and take number, camera placement, and printable takes, as well as
any notations on dialogue, action, props, set dressing, wardrobe, make-up, and hair in order to provide continuity during shooting and to facilitate editing.

Production Assistant:
A production assistant is an entry level position within the television industry. This position is
responsible for assisting the producers and the production staff with all aspects of production. They
answer phones, schedule meeting, copy scripts, deliver scripts.

Casting Director:
Person who finds, auditions, and negotiates for the services of actors. He or she breaks down the script by role, characteristics, and age. Compiles list of potential candidates, checks their availability,
contacts agents, and schedules all auditions and call backs.

Production Designer:
Individual works closely with producers and director to determine how they see the show, and by
choice of colors, textures, and materials determines the overall “look” and contributes to the
emotional tone of the show. The Production Designer supervises the search of locations, designs sets,
oversees the drawing up of blue prints and the building and dressing of all sets.

Art Director:
This person works with the studio and the executive producers to create a “look” for a show. This
person designs the sets that are later built for a television series.

Set Designer:
Responsible for the execution of detailed drawings of the sets and construction elements within the set to be built. He or she drafts blue prints from descriptions of drawings from the Production Designer or Art Director and thereafter oversees the construction of sets.

Construction Coordinator:
After receiving the set plans from the Set Designer, this person is responsible for managing the crew
that builds the sets. They also budget the build and monitor all set costs.

Set Decorator:
Works closely with the Production Designer to achieve the visual look of the show. Individual decorates with furniture, drapes, textures, etc. Set dec also supervises set dressing crew.

Director of Photography/DP:
Works closely with the Director in translating the screenplay into moving images. They orchestrate the lighting, framing and shooting of the show in close consultation with is three key supporting crew
members: Camera Operator, Gaffer, and Key Grip. He or she is responsible for all production
photography.

Camera Operator:
Operates the camera and is responsible to the DP for composition, focus, camera movement, and
anything that comes within the domain of photography.

Gaffer:
Individual responsible to the DP for all lighting set ups and procedures on a production. Works closely
with the DP and Key Grip in the selection, placement, and desired level and balance of the lighting on a
set or location.

Key Grip:
Responsible to the DP and gaffer for providing and placing all diffusion, for facilitating or actuating
camera movement, and for moving, erecting, and striking scaffolding. As head of the grip crew, the Key Grip supervises transporting, rigging, placing, operating, moving, lifting, carrying, and striking of all grip equipment and accessories, as well as sometimes assisting other departments in handling and
moving their equipment.

Best Boy Grip:
Assistant to the Key Grip. Best Boy takes care of the equipment, brings on extra manpower, orders,
supplies, etc.

Dolly Grip:
Person who handles the dollies and cranes. A dolly is a platform on which a camera is placed. It has a
hydraulic arm that lowers and raises, and it has wheels.

Prop Master:
Person responsible for preparing the prop breakdown and budget for selecting, positioning, and
maintaining all props. Props are items that are carried or handled by the Actors, including food and
drink, office or household supplies, money, weapons, tools, toys, games, and so on.

Costume Designer:
Person responsible for researching and designing the costumes and accompanying accessories for the
actors & actresses and oversees the making fitting, acquisition, and rental of all wardrobe items.

Key Costumer:
Individual who is responsible to the costume designer for the selection, acquisition, rental, and care of all wardrobe items. This person also prepares a costume breakdown and, in consultation with the
costume designer and production manager a wardrobe budget.

Key Make-Up Artist:
Individual in charge with the application of makeup on the actors, actresses, and extras. The Make-up
Artist is also responsible for preparing a makeup schedule and for supervising and coordinating with
other members of the makeup department, including assistants, body makeup artists, special effects
makeup and hair stylists.

Key Hair Stylist:
Styles and it required, cuts, colors, and washes the hair and wigs of all actors and actresses.

Sound Mixer:
Responsible to the director for recording and production sound, and for the quality of the mixed and
recorded sound during production. He or she operates the mixing console, recorded and associated
equipment.

Boom Operator:
The person responsible for to the production mixer for operating and maintaining the microphone
boom along with the attached shotgun microphone.

Publicist:
The individual responsible to the producers and production company for publicizing the television show in the various media – print, radio, television, etc.

Editor:
Person who selects and assembles the footage to create a story progression in accordance with the
director’s vision. The editor works closely with the director in viewing dailies to determine what takes
are best used to tell the story.

Assistant Editor:
Person who handles all of the details in the editing room so the editor is free to make creative
decisions. This includes digitizing the footage into the editing system, making sure that every shot is
accounted for, dealing with the lab, and handling all technical issues that may occur with the editing
system.

Composer:
The Composer composes the music score for the production in order to heighten and intensify the
emotional tone of the tv show

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Film Careers

March 3, 2009 By admin

Film Careers

There are a multitude of opportunities but getting that first shot at a job that gets you into the industry is key in Filmmaking. Here is set of definitions of Jobs and Careers in Filmaking