Join the Upper Midwest Film Office for their 3 Day Film Making Experience at Door 9 in Chisholm from September 27th – September 29th 2024! Admission to the class is $50 per person with a limited number of seats available. Attendees will:

  • Learn the basics of shooting a film. (crew positions, setiquette, flow, etc..)
  • Work alongside working filmmakers in the making of a scene, and rotate to different roles throughout the weekend
  • Gain practical on-set film production experience
  • Learn how the various departments such as Grip & Electric, Sound, Camera, and Art work together and how best to assist in those departments
  • Build invaluable professional connections within the MN film community
  • Be eligible for paid PA positions on incoming film productions!

Want to know more about the Upper Midwest Film Office? Visit their official website and see what they are all about!

Sign up for the 3 Day Film Making Experience by using the link provided below!

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3 Day Film Making Experience Schedule

Friday, September 27

  • 12 pm – 5 pm, presentation from UMFO and Lost Forty Studios, and introductions to instructors.
  • From the concept of our project all the way through our plan of execution, you’ll meet the instructors and learn on-set protocols for each department so that everyone is prepped and ready to make our film!

Saturday, September 28 & 29th

  • Call-time at 10 am, wrap at 5 pm. (specific times subject to change)
  • “There’s nothing like a good ol’ film light in a fogged-up studio.”
    Filming in controlled environments, all participants will be hands-on under the guidance of the department leads, switching between departments throughout the day, making it happen.
  • Post-Production
  • “That’s a wrap!” Students will be sent a link to the final product to reference!
    INSTRUCTORS – TBD

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