Cape Fear Community College expands film training with new short-term classes

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Cape Fear Community College has launched a series of short-term training courses designed to prepare students for jobs in the film and television industry.

According to the college, the continuing education courses focus on hands-on training in several areas of film and video production and do not require students to apply for admission to the college.

The classes will be held at Cinespace Studios in Wilmington and cover topics including grip rigging, electric rigging, locations management, special effects, visual storytelling and acting for the camera.

CFCC said the courses will be taught by instructors with experience in the film and television industry. The college said newly hired faculty have worked on productions including One Tree Hill, The Hunger Games, Pretty Little Liars and Avatar.

“This short-term training program creates accessible pathways for students to develop and hone skills in filmmaking,” CFCC President Jim Morton said in a news release.

The courses range in cost from $280 to $395.

College officials said the program is intended to provide students with practical experience and workforce training for careers in film and television production.