The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Avatar. Willow. Edward Scissorhands. The Terminator. Jurassic Park. The Alien movies. The Day the Earth Stood Still. Jason and the Argonauts. From Star Wars to Star Trek, and from The Princess Bride to Godzilla, science fiction and fantasy films convey us to new worlds and provoke our imaginations.

What Careers exist for Sci-Fi Filmmakers?

Do you dream of being the next Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, James Cameron or Stanley Kubrick? If you do, one thing is for certain: you’re going to need more than just a basic film education. You need to learn the ins and outs of the film business, and that comes by getting into a film production company and spending time in the places where movies are actually made. This is why the Film Connection offers you a one-of-a-kind learning experience, placing you as a student extern inside a real film company. Your mentor-instructor will guide you one-on-one through the entire filmmaking process, showing you the ropes on the latest equipment and software. You’ll learn the magic of special effects, the secrets of sci-fi and fantasy storytelling, how to get the most out of your actors, and how to shoot and edit your film. Perhaps most importantly, by learning in a real-world environment, you’ll gain exposure to many film industry professionals who can help advance your career as a filmmaker.

Learn the business of filmmaking from within the film industry itself! No other film school on the planet gets you closer to the action. Take a look at our course curriculum page to see all that you will learn.

Since its inception over 30 years ago, the Film Connection has been continually updating and refining its curriculum to reflect the latest in filmmaking techniques and technological advances. The reason our program is so effective is that it gives you hands-on access to the most up-to-date technology in real-world situations, and allows you to learn filmmaking from someone who knows the business inside and out. Our program also gives you direct access to other industry professionals, enabling you to make vital industry connections for the future. We don’t just introduce you to the film industry; we help you become an industry insider while you learn the ropes.

Your future in science fiction and fantasy filmmaking awaits. What are you waiting for? Apply now!