Advanced Filmmaking Fanshawe College

Overview

Throughout the Advanced Filmmaking Postgrad.Cert degree offered at Fanshawe College students are exposed to the breadth of crew positions spanning pre-production through post production. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to enter the film and television industry in a variety of jobs.

Write, direct, shoot and edit multiple films in this exciting and challenging filmmaking program. Your prior technical, theoretical and creative knowledge will be built on as we introduce you to the wide range of possibilities available as a part of a filmmaking crew.

Our industry-trained and connected faculty will guide you through the technical and artistic aspects of documentary and narrative filmmaking, as you produce short films in collaboration with classmates and students in other programs. One-on-one mentorships with faculty through each stage of production is a cornerstone of this program.

Gain a strong understanding of the Canadian film industry, learn from our esteemed guest lecturers and network with industry experts and gain professional experience through a semester-long internship.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of Fanshawe’s Advanced Filmmaking program have the knowledge and skills to contribute to the creative, dynamic and exciting film and television industry as an independent filmmaker, media content creator, director, producer, or freelance crew member.

Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Advanced Filmmaking Program:

Production (Office): 

• Where all of the planning and organizing happens ahead of production and during. Responsible for logistics of the productions, distributing shooting schedules and scripts, organizing equipment and supplies as well as coordinating travel, accommodation and work permits for cast and crew.

• Some careers in this area are: Office Production Assistant, Production coordinator, Production manager.

Production (Set):

• Film Crew – anything from camera assistant to set dresser, just look at the credits at the end of a film. In AFM we will help you find the area that interests you, and you will earn a certificate allowing you to apply for work on IATSE shoots; IATSE is the largest film crew union in the country.

• Some careers in this area are: Camera assistant, Grip, Electric, Set dresser, and Production Assistant.

Post-production:

• Depending on the size of the project, you could see yourself working as an editor or assistant editor. Picture editing, Colouring or creating Visual Effects; These positions can be freelance or full-time. 

• Some careers in this area are: Assistant Editor, Picture Editor, Sound Editor, Colourist and VFX artist.