Master the art of film production alongside an industry insider in a working Mankato studio. 1 mentor, just for you. Learn in the real world, build industry connections.
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Calling all filmmakers! Now you can call action in good ole Mankato, Minnesota. That’s right. We said it. We are Film Connection Film School in Mankato, MN, bringing a whole new breed of Film School right to your front door. Sound Impossible? It’s beyond possible. We find a local Film Industry Mentor to guide you through in a hands-on way that the common film school only wishes they could teach. Film Connection. Totally different. Totally alternative.
Mankato, Minnesota is located in the southern part of the state, about an hour and a half southwest of the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, and is home to about 36,000 people. Although relatively small in size, it is also home to several production companies and is central to both urban and rural areas, making for diversity in locations for filming. If you are considering a career in filmmaking as a film director, film producer, film editor, or cameraman–but would rather avoid the craziness of Los Angeles or New York–Mankato makes an excellent alternative spot to learn filmmaking, thanks to FILM CONNECTION.
Movies, commercials, TV productions, and documentaries are regularly filmed in Minnesota, including around the Mankato area. Some of the movies that have been filmed in this region include Drop Dead Gorgeous, A Serious Man, Fargo, and The Mighty Ducks, to name a few. Additionally, various television series have done episodes in the region, including The Biggest Loser, WWF Raw, and Mystery Science Theater 3000.
FILM CONNECTION Film School of Mankato offers an inexpensive, six-month course that places you with a working film or television professional who serves as your personal instructor. You’ll receive valuable hands-on training while making industry connections that can lead to permanent employment. Come and find out why many FILM CONNECTION graduates get hired before or shortly after graduation. Check out our Mankato film school alternative, and see what we can do for you!
Some of our graduates have gone on to become film directors, script writers, and production company owners. Others are creating and producing their own films across genres like documentary, drama, comedy, action, and animation
I got great movie recommendations that gave me many creative influences. My mentor gave constructive feedback on my script. I learned about how to work on a film set and collaborate with other art departments. I enjoyed my experience with Film Connection.
Josh Chacko – Arlington, Washington
After working in media for a couple of years, I decided to take my skills to the next level in filmmaking. I was fortunate to have joined Film Connection; they supported me from day one with my registration and all the necessary paperwork
Noah Gonzalez
“Working through the second act was tough, but my mentor really helped me unlock the emotional arc of the story.”
Kayla M.
Film Connection does a fantastic job placing you on REAL sets with EXPERIENCED directors, opening doors to build meaningful connections with your mentor and ensuring ongoing learning. You truly get out of the program what you put in.
Octavio Preciado
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