{"id":2548,"date":"2024-07-24T09:13:30","date_gmt":"2024-07-24T13:13:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/?page_id=2548"},"modified":"2026-07-07T16:42:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T20:42:25","slug":"introduction-to-filmmaking","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/design\/introduction-to-filmmaking\/","title":{"rendered":"Film and Video Short-term Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<hr> <div class=\"text-larger mb-4\"> CFCC offers a variety of continuing education film courses designed to help you build skills, expand your experience, and advance your creative and professional goals in the film and video industry. <\/div> <p class=\"text-center\"> <a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/cfcc-register.fundfive.com\/filtered\/course\/film\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Search &#038; Register for Upcoming Courses\"> Search &#038; Register for Upcoming Courses <\/a> \n<ul>\n<li>No application for the college is needed<\/li>\n<li>The cost of the course is $280 &#8211; $395<\/li>\n<li>Students must be at least 16; Students under 18 need a parental permission form\n<ul>\n<li>If you are 16 or 17, you must complete <a href=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2024\/09\/minor-permission.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> a minor permission form <\/a> with your registration. Email completed forms to <a href=\"m&#97;&#105;lt&#111;&#58;w&#111;rkf&#111;rc&#101;&#105;nf&#111;&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117;\"> w&#111;rkf&#111;rc&#101;&#105;nf&#111;&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117; <\/a> .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul> <div class=\"p-4 my-4 rounded\" style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7 !important; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-top: 6px solid #00467f !important; font-size: 16px !important;\">  <div class=\"row align-items-center mb-3\">  <div class=\"col-sm-12 mb-0\"> <h4 style=\"color: #00467f !important; font-weight: 700 !important; font-size: 1.35rem; margin-bottom: 0; letter-spacing: -0.3px;\">Classes held at<\/h4>\n<\/p> <\/div>  <div class=\"cinespace-logo-container\" style=\"max-width:80%;display: inline-block;\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"265\" src=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/05\/Cinespace_Logo-1024x265.png\" alt=\"CFCC\/Cinespace Partnership for Film and Video Production\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/05\/Cinespace_Logo-1024x265.png 1024w, https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/05\/Cinespace_Logo-300x78.png 300w, https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/05\/Cinespace_Logo-768x198.png 768w, https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/05\/Cinespace_Logo-650x168.png 650w, https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/05\/Cinespace_Logo.png 1409w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/> <\/div>  <\/div> <p style=\"color: #333333 !important; margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n\t\tCFCC offers a unique opportunity to learn at Wilmington\u2019s established film and television production facility. Students gain valuable insight into the film industry through hands-on training on a professional soundstage using industry-standard equipment.\n\t<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"color: #00467f !important; font-weight: 700 !important; font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 8px;\">New Classes Starting Soon:<\/h5>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 20px; color: #333333 !important;\">\n<li>Grip and Electrical Rigging for Stage<\/li>\n<li>Intro to Special Effects<\/li>\n<li>Production Assistant Training<\/li>\n<li>Camera Department Operations<\/li>\n<li>Set Construction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"color: #00467f !important; font-size:17px; font-weight: 700 !important; margin-bottom: 0; font-style: italic;\">\n\t\tComplete the \u201cRequest Information\u201d form to join the email list!\n\t<\/p> <\/div> <p><\/p>\n<hr> <div class=\"iwi-accordion\">  <div id=\"film-bios\" class=\"\"> <h2 class=\"iwi-target-container-bios accordion-alt-heading\"> <a href=\"#\"> Learn from Industry Professionals <\/a> <\/h2> <div id=\"container-bios\" class=\"accordion-alt-container rounded-lg shadow-sm\">  <div class=\"text-larger mb-2\"> Krystina Figg (Grip Rigging) <\/div> <p>Krystina Figg brings over 25 years of professional experience in filmmaking to Cape Fear Community College, where she is committed to helping students connect creative vision with practical filmmaking skills. Throughout her career, Figg has contributed to some of the film industry\u2019s most acclaimed productions, including Avatar, Dunkirk, The Hateful Eight, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Killers of the Flower Moon, Bob Marley: One Love, and Superman. Beginning her career in broadcast television during college and later advancing into leadership roles within the grip department, she has built a reputation for technical excellence, collaboration, and mentorship while working alongside some of the industry\u2019s most respected filmmakers. <\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3\"> <div class=\"text-larger mb-2\"> David Hill (Special Effects) <\/div> <p>With more than 40 years of experience in the motion picture industry, David Hill has worked as a Special Effects Technician, Supervisor and Coordinator on major feature films, television shows, commercials, and live productions. Throughout a career spanning four decades, he has specialized in practical effects, including atmospheric effects, mechanical effects, animatronics, pyrotechnics, and on-set safety. His career reflects a deep understanding of both traditional and practical effects and modern production methods. Notable works include, &#8220;The Hunger Games,&#8221; &#8220;Armageddon,&#8221; &#8220;The Conjuring,&#8221; &#8220;The Notebook,&#8221; and &#8220;Scream 5.&#8221; <\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3\"> <div class=\"text-larger mb-2\"> Kasey Kiser (Locations Management) <\/div> <p>Kasey Kiser is originally from Shelby, NC, and moved to Wilmington in 2001, where he developed a passion for filmmaking. He began his journey as a student in Cape Fear Community College\u2019s Film and Video Production Program in 2003, which helped launch his professional career. Since then, he has worked in the Locations Department for various productions in Wilmington, including &#8220;One Tree Hill,&#8221; &#8220;Eastbound and Down,&#8221; &#8220;Sleepy Hollow,&#8221; &#8220;Tammy,&#8221; &#8220;Max Steel&#8221; and many others. Most recently, he worked on all six seasons of Netflix\u2019s &#8220;Cobra Kai,&#8221; serving as the Location Manager for the final season. While he continues to work professionally in the industry, he is excited about the opportunity to bring his skills back to the students at CFCC.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3\"> <div class=\"text-larger mb-2\"> Jeff Loy (Special Effects) <\/div> <p>Since beginning his film career in Wilmington in 1984, Jeff Loy has worked on more than 100 productions in roles including Set Dresser, Electrician, Best Boy Grip, and, for the past two decades, Special Effects Technician. His background also includes serving as Production Manager at Thalian Hall, where he oversaw technical operations, supported professional touring productions, and designed lighting for more than 300 performances. In 2021, Jeff became the owner of Carolina Effects, a full-service special effects workshop that continues to support the film industry with practical effects solutions. His expertise spans rigging, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, metal fabrication, pyrotechnics, budgeting, scheduling, and production management, providing students with real-world insight from an accomplished industry professional.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3\"> <div class=\"text-larger mb-2\"> Sydney Penny (Acting and Directing) <\/div> <p>Widely recognized for her performances in film sensations such as &#8220;Pale Rider&#8221; opposite Clint Eastwood and &#8220;Two Women&#8221; (&#8220;La Ciociara&#8221;) opposite Sophia Loren, Sydney Penny has also achieved international fame for her leading performances in both English and French in the film &#8220;Bernadette&#8221;. Ms. Penny garnered a Letter of Commendation from Pope John Paul II for her performance in &#8220;Bernadette&#8221; and has also been nominated for two Emmy awards in network television for her long running roles on &#8220;All My Children&#8221; and &#8220;Santa Barbara&#8221;. In addition, she was on the popular hit series &#8220;Pretty Little Liars&#8221; and portrayed an ex-CIA officer in the worldwide sensation &#8220;Largo Winch&#8221;.\n    <\/p> <\/div>  <\/div>  <\/div> <p><\/p>\n<hr> <div class=\"p-2 py-4 mb-3\">  <div class=\"iwi-accordion\">  <div id=\"tech-physical-reqs2\" class=\"\"> <h4 class=\"iwi-target-container-requirements2 accordion-alt-heading\"> <a href=\"#\"> Course Technical &#038; Physical Requirements <\/a> <\/h4> <div id=\"container-requirements2\" class=\"accordion-alt-container rounded-lg shadow-sm\"> <strong>To be successful in this course, students must be able to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mt-2\">\n<li>Students must have reliable access to A desktop or laptop computer, High-speed internet connection, A current web browsee.<\/li>\n<li>students must be able to Log in to and navigate the college\u2019s Learning Management System (LMS), Access course materials, including videos, documents, and external links, Submit assignments electronically Monitor grades and instructor feedback.<\/li>\n<li>Communicate effectively through written digital formats (email, discussion boards, messaging).<\/li>\n<li>As a writing class, Students are expected to demonstrate basic proficiency in reading, writing, and communicating in English.<\/li>\n<\/ul> <\/div>  <\/div>  <\/div>  <\/div> <hr> <div class=\"col-md-6 p-3\">  <div class=\"arh bgcover text-center\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/film-video-production-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2023\/12\/Film.jpeg);\"> <a class=\"bg-overlay-med\" href=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/film-video-production-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">  <div class=\"p-2 center-vertical\"> <span style=\"font-size:80%;text-transform:none;\">Interested in a degree?<\/span><br \/>Check out Film and Video Production Technology, A.A.S<\/h5> <\/div>  <\/a> <\/div>  <\/div> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Search &#038; Register for Upcoming Courses No application for the college is needed The cost of the course is $280 &#8211; $395 Students must be at least 16; Students under 18 need a parental permission form If you are 16 or 17, you must complete a minor permission form with your registration. 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