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Find and compare film schools, film degree programs, and workshops in the United States and abroad. And see our film career guides to help start or advance your career as a director, producer, editor, or writer.
  
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The Art Institutes - Film Programs
The Art Institutes offer programs in Digital Film & Video, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Film, and Video Production at the following locations:
Phoenix, AZ | Los Angeles, CA | Sacramento, CA | San Francisco, CA | Denver, CO
Ft. Lauderdale, FL | Jacksonville, FL | Tampa, FL | Miami, FL | Atlanta, GA | Chicago, IL |
Boston, MA | Cincinnati, OH | Portland, OR | Philadelphia, PA | Pittsburgh, PA |
Nashville, TN | Dallas, TX | Arlington, VA | Seattle, WA
(800) 557-7216
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New York Film Academy - Film School and Acting School
NYFA offers hands-on intensive 1 and 2 year courses in Filmmaking, Acting for Film, Producing, Editing, Music Video, Screenwriting, and 3D Animation as well as Movie Camps, Bachelor of Arts and Master of Fine Arts in Filmmaking. Our locations are: New York City | Universal Studios, CA | Disney MGM, FL Harvard, MA | London | Paris | Florence | Abu Dhabi |
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Featured Film School Sponsors
The Art Institutes - Film Programs The Art Institutes offer programs in Digital Film & Video, Digital Filmmaking & Video Production, Film, and Video Production at the following locations: Phoenix, AZ | Los Angeles, CA | Sacramento, CA | San Francisco, CA | Denver, CO Ft. Lauderdale, FL | Jacksonville, FL | Tampa, FL | Miami, FL | Atlanta, GA | Chicago, IL Boston, MA | Cincinnati, OH | Portland, OR | Philadelphia, PA | Pittsburgh, PA Nashville, TN | Dallas, TX | Arlington, VA | Seattle, WA (800) 557-7216
Brooks Institute of Photography A world leader in Photographic and Motion Picture/Video education. Located on the coast in southern California since 1945, Brooks also offers degree programs leading to careers in: Web Design, Graphic Design, and Illustration.
Academy of Art University The School Of Motion Pictures & Television cultivates a mastery of form, content, structure and solid fundamentals with the integration of digital media into the industry. San Francisco, CA
The Los Angeles Film School The Los Angeles Film School integrates hands-on filmmaking experience with a state-of-the art curriculum to provide instruction like no other school can. Professional filmmakers, with credits from movie such as Spider-Man, The Matrix, Blade Runner, and Fight Club, teach students production and post-production techniques and the art of shooting 35mm, digital, and high definition films using state-of-the-art lighting and sound recording.
Vancouver Film School Hands-on production experience, mentorship with working professionals, and a portfolio or demo reel showcasing your skills. All in just one year. VFS graduates contributed to The Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Caribbean, Clerks, Lost, and Battlestar Galactica and work for companies like Pixar, Electronic Arts, and Lucasfilm. Are you ready for the year that will change your life?
Full Sail University Welcome to the film school you've been looking for all your life. Located in beautiful Winter Park, Florida, Full Sail features intensive, accelerated training and degree programs in film and television production. You'll step onto our soundstages and learn from industry professionals - our instructors - as you get familiar with the equipment, processes, and techniques used throughout the film industry.
Madison Media Institute,Video and Motion Graphics Program In the video and motion graphics program, students work with programs that include DVD Studio Pro, Final Cut Pro, Dreamweaver, and LightWave, as well as with hardware such as digital video cameras, scanners, and light kits.
New York Film Academy - Film School and Acting School The New York Film Academy offers hands-on Film School courses, as well as intensive Acting School programs.
The Center For Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University CDIA is the academic leader in offering extensive, practical, hands-on, career oriented education and training in rapidly emerging digital arts fields like Digital Filmmaking and Photography. Waltham, MA | Washington D.C.
Columbia College Hollywood - Film Production Programs At Columbia College Hollywood we believe that the best filmmaker is one who understands all aspects of filmmaking. And the best way to understand these things is to do them. Columbia College is about hands-on learning!
Watkins Film School Students at Watkins FIlm School explore the artistic, technical, and business aspects of independent filmmaking. Concentrations are available in producing, directing, screenwriting, cinematography, and editing
Nashville, TN
Academy of Art University The School Of Motion Pictures & Television cultivates a mastery of form, content, structure and solid fundamentals with the integration of digital media into the industry. San Francisco, CA
College of Computing and Digital Media At Chicago's College of Computing and Digital Media, students can pursue a future in digital cinema and embark on the exciting world of filmmaking. Hands-on learning is emphasized, and students gain experience through internships and a unique Project Bluelight filmmaking program.
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Film Career Fast Facts:
- The U.S. film and video industry employs roughly 357,000 people.
- According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the film industry has a projected growth of 11% through 2016.
- There are more than 75 jobs in the film industry - from high-profile roles like director to gaffer and key grip.
- Foreign distribution is a growing area of revenue for the six major film companies.
- With the advent of the new computer-based technologies, "cable" markets and direct digital-delivery of motion pictures via satellite and the Internet are expected to increase dramatically over the next few years, creating an accelerated demand for original and re-run motion pictures.
- Digital technology is lowering production costs for some small-budget films, enabling more independent film studios to succeed.
- Employment in the film industry is concentrated in southern California, New York, and Vancouver, though studios and production facilities are located throughout North America.
- The majoritys of jobs in the film industry are with companies with more than 50 employees, despite the fact that most studios employ fewer than 5.
- In May 2006, the median hourly wage of producers and directors was $34.01.
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