{"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":"2026-05-28T09:30:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T13:30:06","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>\n<!-- REMOVE UNITL CLASSES HAVE BEEN DECIDED\n<br \/>\n\n<hr>\n\n\n[cell text-larger mb-4]Introduction to Filmmaking[\/cell]\nUnleash your creativity and learn the art of filmmaking from industry professionals. Whether you\u2019re considering film school, aiming for a career in the industry, or simply love movies, this 8-week course will give you hands-on experience exploring the various departments in film production and the way they collaborate on set.\n\nThis course introduces students to the fundamentals of filmmaking. Coursework covers film history, industry job outlook, screenwriting, cinematography, lighting, and editing.\n\nStudents will:\n\n\n<ul class=\"px-3\">\n\t\n\n<li>Understand different job opportunities on a film set and the collaborative nature of filmmaking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\t\n\n<li>Acquire basic skills in filmmaking techniques, including screenwriting, camera operation, lighting, and editing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\t\n\n<li>Participate in the hands-on process of filming a scene from pre-production to post-production.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul> <div class=\"p-2 py-4 mb-3\"> [cell iwi-accordion]\n    [cell2 id=\"tech-physical-reqs\"]\n    \n\n<h4 class=\"iwi-target-container-requirements accordion-alt-heading\"> <a href=\"#\"> Course Technical & Physical Requirements <\/a> <\/h4>\n\n\n    [cell3 id=\"container-requirements\" accordion-alt-container rounded-lg shadow-sm]\n    <strong>To be successful in this course, students must be able to:<\/strong>\n    \n\n<ul class=\"mt-2\">\n        \n\n<li>follow direction in a fast-paced environment, Perform tasks that may require standing, walking, bending, and lifting (up to 40\u201350 lbs), Communicate clearly and effectively with instructors, peers, and crew members, Navigate indoor and outdoor filming environments, including uneven terrain, low-light settings, and confined spaces, Hear and respond to verbal cues and directions in active or noisy environments, Handle equipment responsibly and follow proper setup and breakdown procedures.<\/li>\n\n\n    <\/ul>\n\n\n    [\/cell3]\n    [\/cell2]\n    [\/cell] <\/div> <hr>\n\n\n[cell text-larger mb-4]Video Content Creation Essentials[\/cell]\n\nLearn how to produce compelling short-form videos using just your smartphone and a few affordable tools. Perfect for aspiring creators, influencers, and small business owners, this course teaches you how to make engaging content for platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.\n\nThis course will introduce students to the fundamentals of video production for social media. Coursework covers camera basics, lighting, sound, storytelling, editing, and platform-specific strategies.\n\nStudents will:\n\n\n<ul class=\"px-3\">\n\t\n\n<li>Learn to plan, shoot, and edit professional-looking videos using accessible equipment and software.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\t\n\n<li>Understand audience engagement strategies and best practices for each major platform.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\t\n\n<li>Create and share original short-form videos tailored to personal or professional goals.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<hr>\n\n\n--> <div class=\"text-larger mb-4\"> Screenwriting <\/div> <p>Develop compelling scripts for film and video with a local production company. Students explore storytelling techniques used in professional filmmaking. Through guided writing exercises and table reads with actors, students gain real-world insight into the pre-production process. By the end of the course, students will have a polished, production-ready short script or a revised feature-length script.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/01\/HoneyHeadFilmsLogo.png\" alt=\"decorative\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/01\/HoneyHeadFilmsLogo.png 500w, https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/01\/HoneyHeadFilmsLogo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/52\/2026\/01\/HoneyHeadFilmsLogo-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>Students will:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"px-3\">\n<li>Learn the art of storytelling and develop their own screenplay.<\/li>\n<li>Engage in unique and challenging peer-led review sessions.<\/li>\n<li>Participate in a table-read with professional actors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.honeyheadfilms.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Honey Head Films <\/a> , an award-winning Wilmington-based production house. <\/p> <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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