Wardrobe Department for Films and Movies
What does a Films Wardrobe Department do? Life in the wardrobe department can be a whirlwind experience just like many careers in the film industry. Dressing major stars, tracking down the perfect piece of jewelry, and making alterations on the fly can be an exhilarating, if not downright scary, experience. But it doesn’t matter if […]
Career in Film Directing
Welcome to the Film Connection Directing Program…the film school alternative that trains you to be a director as it helps you to make real-world film connections in your city or town. That’s right—with the Film Connection, you will be put right in front of the people doing the hiring as you learn to be a […]
Sound Department in Film
Capturing dialogue and the sound of the particular environment that’s being shot, such as the field the protagonist is cycling through or the echo of a grand hall are recorded by the Sound Department on-set. For these professionals, dubbed “production sound mixers,” equipment includes the boom microphone, digital mics, special equipment to measure sound, digital […]
What is a Casting Director?
What Does a Casting Director do? The casting director plays a vital role in selecting the actors who appear in a film, TV series, or commercial. In major motion pictures, some of the lead roles are already cast—either because the film’s director or screenwriter has their mind set on a particular actor for a particular […]
Film Production
What is Film Production? The role of film production in creating a feature film can vary from production to production but essentially the producer is the professional who figures out everything that needs to be done and finds the people to do what’s needed. It’s the producer who finds and discovers the story, or comes […]
How to Become a Production Accountant?
In the entertainment industry or any industry at all, the bottom line is to make money. Sure, thrilling audiences around the world is a happy by-product. But if you lay out more money than you bring in, you won’t be in the movie business for very long, and you can forget about that successful film […]
Career as a Film Location Manager
Careers in Film: What it Takes to be a Location Manager As with most things involved in a filmmaking career, the location process starts with the script. The script will dictate what the location should be—how it looks, how it feels and what kind of shots are necessary. It’s the location manager’s job to know […]
What is Screenwriting?
Want To Be A Screenwriter? Film Connection Will Hook You Up With A Professional Screenwriter To Be Your Private Mentor. The Film Connection Screenwriting School will teach you both the creative and the business sides of the screenwriting process. You will train, one-on-one, under the direct supervision of your mentor, an active screenwriting professional, in […]
Film Hair & Makeup Artist
On one side, we have the hairstyles of Edward Scissorhands, Harry and Lloyd from Dumb and Dumber, and who could forget Mary’s “gelled” hair in There’s Something About Mary? Charlize Theron in Monster, Brad Pitt’s Benjamin Button, and Johnny Depp’s Mad Hatter all take a seat in the makeup chair. Queen Amidala, of the Star […]
Careers in Film & Cinematography
Let’s get real: the whole reason you are planning to go to film school is to get a job in the film industry, right? (Of course, if you are a professional student, or just downright weird, this may not apply.) So it’s no coincidence that getting you a job in the film business is exactly […]
CAREERS IN SUSPENSE / THRILLER FILMMAKING START HERE
Usual Suspects. Rope. Shutter Island. There’s no denying it—we love movies that keep us on the edge of our seats. This is why suspense/thriller movies are frequently at the top of our most-watched lists. What Career Paths exist for Suspense and Thriller Filmmakers? Do you dream of being the next Alfred Hitchcock, Martin Scorsese or […]
Careers in Comedy Filmmaking
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Some Like It Hot. The Hangover. Blazing Saddles. The Pink Panther. From the Marx Brothers to Austin Powers, from slapstick comedies to romantic comedies, we love films that make us laugh. What Career Paths are Available for Making Comedy Films? Do you like the idea of your films making people smile […]
