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Looking for Filmmakers, No degree Requiered!
To become a great filmmaker, many people think you have to attend an expensive film school in California or New York. However, some of the

Alternative Paths: From Homeschool to Media Career in Charlotte
If you are a homeschooling family in Charlotte, you already know that the traditional path isn’t the only way to succeed. When it comes to

The Chemistry of Film, or “Why Films Don’t Look Like They Did”
Film is a physical medium made of silver halide crystals and organic dyes. When light hits film, the reaction is chemical and nonlinear. As light

Film Assembly (editing): Instructions NOT included.
In the film world, they say a movie is written three times: once on paper, once on set, and finally in the editing room. Editing

Short Films that Started Careers
From Small Projects to Big Breaks Making your first short film is the best way to learn filmmaking. You do not need a degree to

Skills First
Years ago, the most influential people in education were the gatekeepers of the four-year degree. It is easy to picture a university dean holding the














































