FIT | Film Industry Training
S3 Entertainment Group, Michigan’s leading film production company has created FIT Film Industry Training program in order to train Michigan residents to be qualified film crew members here in Michigan.
The first step to the FIT classes is attending a free information session where we go through each course, internships, job placement, and the film industry in Michigan. Our next information session(s):
* Saturday, March 13 @ 10:00am
To register for an information session click here
All of the sessions will be held at FIT Film Industry Training Studio facility, located at 1100 Woodward Heights in Ferndale.
FIT Film Industry Training program as heard on Channel 955 Detroit by Shannon from Mojo in the Morning!
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Each course is taught over 40 hours during a two week period, with classes held from 5:30pm to 9:30pm Monday through Thursday. Plus an 8 hour class on Saturday. Classes are held at the FIT Studio Classroom located in Ferndale. Here you’ll have hands-on access to the largest inventory of film production equipment in the State of Michigan.
The FIT program consists of six courses paired with related internships:
General Film Industry Training Overview
This class is designed as an in-depth exploration of potential employment opportunities in the Feature Film, Television, Commercial, and Digital Media fields.
Next Class Begins: March 8 – March 18
Class will run Monday through Thursday (5:30-9:30pm) and all day Saturday. Week 2, Monday through Thursday (5:30-9:30pm).
Introduction to Film Industry Production Accounting
This class will teach students with a good working knowledge and experience in bookeeping and accounting how to apply those skills to production accounting.
Next Class Begins: May 17-May 27
Class will run Monday through Thursday (5:30-9:30pm) and all day Saturday. Week 2, Monday through Thursday (5:30-9:30pm).
Grip/Electrician/Generator Operator Course
This class is designed to teach each student the basic skill sets necessary to work in an entry-level position in the Grip or Electric Departments and to become a certified Generator Operator on Feature Films, Television, and Commercial Productions.
Next Class Begins: June 7 – June 17
Class runs Monday through Thursday (5:30-9:30pm) and all day Saturday. Week 2, Monday through Thursday (5:30-9:30pm).
Introduction to the Film Art Department
This class will teach each students the basic skill sets necessary to work in some of the more specialized service jobs in the film and television production business.
Next Class Begins: TBD Fall 2010
Class will run Monday through Thursday (5:30-9:30pm). Week 2, Monday through Thursday (5:30-9:30pm) and all day Saturday Feb. 20.
This class is designed to teach each student the basic skill sets necessary to work in an entry-level, non-union position in the Special FX Departments of Films, Television, and Commercial Productions
Next Class begins: TBD
Class will run Monday through Thursday (5:30-9:30pm) and all day Saturday, December 5. Week 2, Monday through Thursday (5:30-9:30pm).
Introduction to the Camera Department
This class will teach students the basics about the various camera systems — film and digital — and the workflows associated with each.
Next class begins: TBD
Class will run Monday through Thursday (5:30-9:30pm) and all day Saturday, January 16. Week 2, Monday through Thursday (5:30-9:30pm).
Here’s a short video from AARP about some of our other students
For more information, please contact us at FIT@s3eg.com