Film Fundamentals
Michigan now has one of the most lucrative film incentives in North America. Hollywood is coming to Michigan! If you have ever had a desire to work in film or are looking for a new career Delta College LifeLong Learning has partnered with the Education and Training Connection (ETC) to offer a class for you!
Film Fundamentals is the core class of the Filmmaking Industry Training Programs. The Film Fundamentals class will teach you everything you need to know about being in the business of film. You will feel confident to step on to a film set and know exactly what you need to do.
• Intro to film making
• Film set etiquette
• Filmmaking terminology
• Production Assistant essentials
• Intro to cinematography
• Specializations within film industry
• Resume building for the Film Industry
• Locating and applying for positions
• Union relations in the Film Industry
• Filmmaking business fundamentals
• Filmmaking Practicum: Create, produce & edit your own short film
The Film Fundamentals class is taught by award winning producer Jennifer Schaefer. Jennifer is a Michigan native who has spent the past 10 years in Los Angeles working as a producer in the motion picture industry. Jennifer relocated to her home state to train others in the fascinating business of film.
Course Number: CBL-1251-FA401
Cost: $1295
Date: 10/24/09-11/22/09
Time: Sat & Sun; 9:00am-5:00pm
Location: Main Campus
Course Number: CBL-1251-WN300
Cost: $1295
Date: 2/1/10-3/5/10
Time: Monday, Wednesday & Friday; 6:00pm-10:00pm
Location: Main Campus
A few film opportunities in the area:
Another movie being filmed in Bay City - MLive.com
"Bending Spoons" brings film crews, opportunities to Saginaw - MLive.com
Michigan Film Office
Crew Opportunities
Cast Opportunities