Too Good to Be True?
SO YOU'RE THINKING "THIS ALL SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, WHAT'S THE CATCH?"
Well think again!
Now, you're not alone with these thoughts, in fact we hear them quite often. In many cases, it's the student who has done their research and compared us to overpriced and over-hyped film schools who questions us the most. While you have every right to be skeptical in today's world, our concept of a film school that teaches you filmmaking on real productions under the private training by a professional filmmaker, director, producer, editor or screenwriter has been going strong for over 25 years. What we do may sound impossible….BUT IT ISN'T…WE DO IT EVERY DAY AND CAN PROVE IT TO YOU, without your risking a dime.
Read on:
We at The Film Connection Film Institute have set up our enrollment process so you and your family see the production company and meet your future mentor in person first. That's right, once you have talked to our Admissions Dept. and they've approved you, the Film Connection will arrange for you to attend an open house orientation interview so you (and your family) can get answers to all of your questions, face to face, for absolutely no charge of any kind. No fees, no start up money, no deposits, no coins, no dollars, no nothing. For ZERO cost, ZILCH. Got it?
IF YOU HAVE THE TIME WE HAVE THE FILM PRODUCTION COMPANY (AND MENTOR FOR YOU):
Still skeptical? Please review the following seven enrollment steps with your family and don't hesitate to show this to anyone who is helping you with your tuition costs (should you choose to attend the Film Connection):
STEP ONE: Sign up here [CLICK to APPLY FOR FREE]
STEP TWO: One of our Admissions representatives will contact you by phone within 24-48 hours after you apply. Or you can call us at 310 456-9623 and ask to speak to an Admissions Counselor. NO COST FOR THIS EITHER
STEP THREE: Talk to your family about The Film Connection and share with them how we are different than all the other filmmaking programs and film schools out there. You might even show them this page and tell them: STILL NO COST.
- We are the only film school that puts you in the door of an actual film or video production company.
- We are the only film school that trains you one on one. Imagine yourself on the set or a location shoot, seated next to a professional filmmaker/director/producer/editor/screenwriter, while you learn filmmaking with no other students in the room. This is a private learning experience.
- We cost only $7,750.00 - Books and Materials and Job Placement assistance included. (You still don't pay anything yet, tuition payment is not required until all your questions are answered to your satisfaction and you decide to attend the Film Connection Film Institute.
Next, show these 4 pages to your family:
STEP FOUR: If you are utilizing Financial Assistance, apply for it for free by calling our Financial Assistance Dept. at (310) 456-9623 XT. 226. Then talk to your Head Of Admissions the day before you Open House Interview so as we can prepare you for your interview. If you are not utilizing Financial Assistance, no problem, then just ignore the Financial Assistance part of this step and talk to your Head of Admissions the day before you interview so we can prepare you for your interview with the film or video production company. COSTS TO DATE--ZERO!
STEP FIVE: Go to your OPEN HOUSE INTERVIEW either alone or with your family, follow our guidelines and get yourself accepted into our program. AGAIN, NO COST.
STEP SIX: If you and your family liked what you saw and if you were accepted by your mentor, enroll. OK, THIS IS WHEN YOU PAY.
STEP SEVEN: Begin you apprenticeship inside the real film production company.
Some FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
(and the answers to those questions)
1) It says that you have to be accepted by the mentor for entry into your program, don't you accept everyone?
No we don't. Our mentors are actual working filmmakers who have agreed to give back their gift of knowledge to you or your child. That said, they are looking to privately train only those students that show enthusiasm, motivation, and a hard work ethic. When you or your child attends the OPEN HOUSE INTERVIEW the mentor is also interviewing you to see if he or she wants to train you or your child. Whether you get accepted or not depends entirely on your work ethic and attitude. Nothing else.
2) It says you don't have any application fees. Is that really true?
YES. The Film Connection does not have any application fees, up front fees, holding fees or any other kind of preliminary charges of any kind. Period. The only thing you pay is your tuition and any applicable interest charges associated with your account if you decide to use a financing option. The Film Connection is an accredited and licensed school and is full compliance with federal and state laws and is HEOA Compliant. We also have a REFUND POLICY, which you can view here [CLICK HERE TO REVIEW REFUND POLICY].
3) Is the Film Connection accredited?
Yes. By two different agencies. The National Private School Accreditation Alliance and the United States Bureau of Art Schools. You can visit the USBAS by clicking here.
4) So let me get this straight, I get to go down to the production company first and meet the mentor and talk about scheduling, your curriculum, the program before I pay even one single penny?
Yes, yes, yes. There is NO money exchanged before you see the program with your own eyes first.
5) Wait a minute, are they going to ask me for money at the film or video production company?
NO, NO, NO. The Film Connection is a fully accredited school and you will NOT be asked for ANY MONEY of ANY KIND at the open house interview.
6) Okay, but what if I go to the film company for the open house interview and I don't like what I see?
No problem. Then you are free to check out other schools. With us, there is no obligation of any kind. If you don't like what you see, you can simply walk away. No cost, no obligation.
7) But what if I want to check out another studio after the first one? Can I check out two or more studios that work with your school?
If there is another production facility available, yes. But please understand the apprenticeships that we offer our rare and difficult to come by. Because our one-on-one training is offered by busy industry professionals inside their busy production facilities we only have a select few openings per month. Chances are if we set you up with an interview it is not only the best option available, but may be the only one. With that in mind, we will do our best to accommodate you and your needs with a second option per our discretion.
8) Can you explain how your apprenticeship is different than a regular Internship?
Absolutely. Interns are gophers, helpers, errand runners. They fetch coffee. And while being an intern is a good thing it is not the best way to learn a trade because interns "help first-learn second". But Film Connection Apprenticeships are set up in a completely different way. As a Film Connection Apprentice you will actually study from our structured course curriculum in private, one on one session with a professional filmmaker who is both your mentor and your teacher. You will learn film production, editing or screenwriting by studying how things get done on actual film and video shoots. For a complete list of what you will learn, please click here.
9) Can I go around my current job or other schooling?
Yes. Most students start off going to the production facility 2x per week and then increase to 3-5x per week as they delve deeper into the fascinating world of filmmaking.
10) Come on, this sounds too good to be true. Is it?
Let us show you how TRUE this is. Let us prove ourselves to you. Let us show you that we are a school of integrity, professionalism, and that we are honest about everything we claim.
Let The Film Connection help you realize your dreams. If you go to an overpriced film school you will be wasting your money and can even wind up with some serious debt which is like carrying around a 600 pound gorilla while you're trying to start your career in film. Going to school with us is not only the smartest way and will save you a ton of money, but it is the way recommended by the these film professionals:
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