Film School
If You Go
The first session of the series is Tuesday, June 29, 5:30 p.m.
Kristen Schlotman moderates a discussion on acting, with special guest D. Lynn Meyers from the Ensemble Theater.
FREE, register now.
For more information on the workforce development seminars, visit filmcincinnati.com
This week, Film Cincinnati launches a new workforce development virtual seminar series that examines the inner workings of filmmaking. The series, which starts June 29, is dedicated to inclusion and diversity in the film industry while giving those interested in filmmaking advice on how to enter the business.
“Ninety-eight percent of people in this industry will never walk the red carpet. Movies are made by hardworking tradespeople,” says Kristen Schlotman, executive director at Film Cincinnati. “The purpose of this training series is to educate a new audience that there is a space for them in this industry.”
Features and benefits of the seminar series include
A breakdown of the industry department by department
Direct access to Film Cincinnati and local crew leaders
Attendance is free, and recaps of the sessions will be available online
The series begins on Tuesday, June 29, with Kristen Schlotman moderating a discussion on acting, with special guest will be D. Lynn Meyers from the Ensemble Theater. Meyers is a leading casting director for the film industry, working on such movies as Hillbilly Elegy, The Killing of a Sacred Deer and Carol.
Film Cincinnati is recognized as a non-profit 501(c)(3). As one of the oldest film commissions in the country, Film Cincinnati is dedicated to attracting, cultivating, and promoting film, television, and commercial production in Cincinnati. Marketing Cincinnati to Hollywood; fostering a production-friendly environment back home; cultivating community within the local crew base; and lobbying for legislation are a few of the many ways Film Cincinnati works to nurture the production ecosystem within the Queen City. As the industry leader in Cincinnati, engineering the infrastructure for sustainable industry success and becoming a premier destination for filming are the unrelenting purposes of Film Cincinnati.