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What is included with my tuition? Are there any hidden fees, application fees, books fees, studio fees, lab fees, or equipment fees?

No there are no hidden fees. For your tuition price every student will get:

• A private mentor (teacher) in a real film or video production company.
• Our course curriculum taught by that mentor (teacher).
• The opportunity to be a filmmaking apprentice apprentice in that studio so as to make real world connections as you train and take the film course curiculum.
• Your very own Student Services Representative that calls you (the student) frequently and helps you find yourself work and helps you with homework. (We also call to make sure that you are going to class !)
• Each student, upon enrollment, gets their own website and a course in how to promote and market themselves 
• Upon graduation, a certificate of completion that verifies your successful fulfillment of the Film Connection course. 

How often will I attend the Film Connection Film School Course?

Typically, 2x per week for 6 months. After the 6 months you get ONE FULL YEAR of enrollment in our Stay Connected program for no extra charge. If you want to go more than 2x per week we can arrange that with your mentor after acceptance.

When do your semesters start?

We are pleased to offer OPEN ENROLLMENT to all students. This means you can start at any time, year round. We encourage you to do the Film Connection Film Program either as an alternative to regular school or as a companion course to high school, college, or other trade school you may be enrolled in. The Film Connection is also flexible around your current day or night job. Whether you're fullt ime or part time, our film program can work for you.

Is this a structured course? Or is this just a “FETCHING COFFEE INTERNSHIP”?

First, this is a structured course in film directing, producing, editing, general production, and more.

Second, this is NOT AN INTERNSHIP. It is an APPRENTICEHSIP….BIG DIFFERENCE. As a Film Connection Student you will be taking our course one-on-one in private sessions and doing lab work. But here is the really great news, you will also be given the opportunity to do internship work as you apprentice. These two taken together, apprenticing and interning allow you to learn the trade as you pay your dues and make connections in the studio that you are training at.

How many lessons are in your course?

There are 20 comprehensive lessons in our course. For more information, check out our Film Course Curriculum

What if I don’t like my teacher?

We will transfer you after you have completed 4 lessons, as many times as you need to be transferred until you are happy, as long as there are no excessive truancies or absences. 

Is everyone accepted into the program?

No. You will be invited into the program if you make a lasting first impression at your free open house interview with your film mentor. But don't worry, our admissions staff will prepare you for your interview the day before you go in, so as to help you "hit a homerun" and get accepted.

What is the difference between a mentor and a teacher?

Mentors usually help with career advice and guidance and teachers teach a course. Typically, the best teachers are also “mentors” (Remember the movie “Dead Poet’s Society”?). With us, your teacher also serves as your mentor. You get both a teacher and a mentor all in one working professional film director, film producer, film editor, screenwriter, and more.

Can I associate with my mentor after I graduate?

Of course! If you are invited back, we not only have no problem with that, we encourage it! We encourage all of our students to show up to every class, never be late, be dutiful and helpful and BUILD A RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR MENTOR/TEACHER that will last a lifetime.

Is this too good to be true?

We are the real deal. Please listen to what real students say about us in our Testimonials section. None of them are scripted. They are talking about us in their own words. None of the students or mentors were paid to talk about us. They just like us for who we are....