Albuquerque Film Connection Film School
ALBUQUERQUE FILM SCHOOL BY THE ALBUQUERQUE FILM CONNECTION
Your ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO FILM SCHOOL ALTERNATIVE
Did you know you can go to a great film school in Albuquerque, New Mexico? You can, thanks to FILM CONNECTION! Our innovative Albuquerque Film School is the only one that gets you in the door of an actual Albuquerque film production company, working as a film student apprentice while you learn directing, producing, editing, camera, screenwriting and more. There's no better way in Albuquerque to enter the film industry than to apprentice in an Albuquerque film production company--and there's no better school to get you there than FILM CONNECTION.
Don’t make the mistake of spending 10-50 thousand dollars to go to film school at a film trade school somewhere, when you go to film school in a real production company in Albuquerque for far less money! Be smart--learn from the pros, get on the inside track, and get connected as you get educated. Our film school alternative is the smartest, most cost efficient way on the market today to get a quality film education.
To APPLY for our Albuquerque Film School, click here.
ALBUQUERQUE is the largest city in the state of New Mexico, and is also one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. Home to the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque rests in the central part of the state, straddling the famous Rio Grande. Rich in Hispanic heritage, Albuquerque offers many alternatives in both Hispanic and English media markets. Currently, Albuquerque is ranked 45th DMA in the nation.
The list of celebrities either born or raised in Albuquerque includes Bill Gates, Joe, Gavin and George Maloof, Ernie Pyle, Al and Bobby Unser, Ronnie Lott, Jeff Bezos, as well as musicians Scott Mabe Born, Eric Chamberlain, Xzibit, The Shins, Beth Moore-Love, Randy Castillo and actors Freddie Prinze Jr., Steve-O, Neil Patrick Harris, French Stewart, Barbara Edwards. It might be the water, or it might be the 5000 foot plus altitude of the city, but clearly great minds and talents have started the path to realizing their dreams from Albuquerque over the years.
Today there are over 20 television stations in English and Spanish that cover the Albuquerque/Santa Fe market. With local origination programming, including a healthy schedule of University of New Mexico Lobos sporting events, there are plenty of opportunities to get real job experience on professional video or film productions through either FILM CONNECTION Film or TV Schools mentor/apprentice programs. Upcoming films scheduled for location shoots in Albuquerque include Once Upon a Time in the Hood and The Eye starring Jessica Alba. Recently completed feature films that had location shoots in Albuquerque include The Transformers, Beerfest and Employee of the Month. In fact, the IMDB lists over 225 feature films, TV series and specials that have been produced in Albuquerque. So take in a dinner and a movie--some great restaurants to start the night out include Whisque, Gruet Grille, Sadie's, Rojo Bar & Grill, Tucano's Brazilian Grille and Orchid Thai Cuisine--and tomorrow send in your application to the Film Connection.
Imagine yourself working on one of these feature films….with FILM CONNECTION mentor/apprentice film program the only thing stopping you is yourself. Apply to FILM CONNECTION Film School today, and we’ll have you working on a real shoot before the month is up.
