Macomb Community College starts offering film industry training

metromode, 1/15/2009

Now that Michigan's new film incentives are bringing more jobs to Metro Detroit, and there are definitely enough people here ready to work, the only left to do is prepare those workers.

Fade in on Macomb Community College. The college's Center for Continuing Education is offering a number of programs to help prepare more locals for film-industry jobs.

The Filmmaking Industry Training classes will be taught by a number of people with experience in the film industry, such as Jennifer Schaefer (a Michigan native who is the founder of PowerGirl Pictures), Laura Brody (costume designer) and Jeanne Van Phue (makeup artist). The classes will also teach how to locate and apply for these jobs.

The classes will be held for two weeks in early February and again in April. Each class costs $2,300.

For information or to register, send an email to continuinged@macomb.edu or call (586) 498-4000.

Source: Macomb Community College
Writer: Jon Zemke

Education , Film

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