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If you thought there were no film schools in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, or the Mitchell area, look again! We’re FILM CONNECTION, the only Sioux Falls Film School that gets you working inside an actual Sioux Falls film production company as a film student extern. You’ll learn directing, producing, editing, and more as you work on real film and video shoots alongside the pros. Make no mistake, in Sioux Falls, the smartest way to get started in film is to work as a film extern in a Sioux Falls film production company–and that’s where we come in!
The city of Sioux Falls is a vibrant, growing city, having grown by over 27% in the last decade alone. Currently, Sioux Falls host a population of around 158,000 people, with a surrounding metro area of around 238,000. About an hour and a half west along I-90, the town of Mitchell hosts a quieter community of around 15,000 people. Together, these towns offer a variety of filmmaking opportunities, including urban areas, historic landmarks, and the falls along the Big Sioux River, from which Sioux Falls derives its name. If you are looking at a career in film as a film director, film producer, film editor, or cameraman, Sioux Falls holds more opportunities than you might think.
Movies, commercials, TV shows, and documentaries are filmed all over South Dakota regularly, including in the Sioux Falls-Mitchell area. Some examples include the films Almost Destiny, Class President, and Under the Influence. Regionally, the greater South Dakota area has been the film site for such movies as Into the Wild, Starship Troopers, Hidalgo, and the classic TV series Gunsmoke.
With our many professional connections and relationships forged over the years, FILM CONNECTION is in a unique position to get you on the inside track of a film career. Our secret is the mentor-extern approach, where your instructor is a working film or TV professional who gives you one-on-one training, helping you make valuable connections along the way. Many FILM CONNECTION graduates go on to permanent jobs in the industry. You owe it to yourself to 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
“After this course, I don’t just shoot video — I shape visuals.”
Howard P.
“I came in unsure and left with a new career path — this changed my life.”
Scott H.
“Creating a pitch deck helped me organize and present my script like a pro.”
Parker Z.
“The program didn’t just teach me how to write — it taught me how to think like a screenwriter.”
Morgan K.
“Thank you for the one of the greatest experiences of my life. My mentor is an awesome guy with great professionalism and knowledge!”
MJ Watson
“I leave this course ready to be hired — and useful on any set.”
Jamie D.
“The legal class saved me from making rookie mistakes with my contracts.”
Casey D.
“The difference between a passion project and a pitchable one is now clear.”
Riley I.
“I didn’t just write a script — I found my writer’s voice.”
Avery W.
“Every position on set taught me how stories get told — one task at a time.”
Taylor C.
“Thank you for the one of the greatest experiences of my life. My mentor is an awesome guy with great professionalism and knowledge!”
MJ Watson
“Now I know what kind of filmmaker I want to be.”
Morgan R.
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