GRIP & ELECTRIC
Grip & Electric Short Course
March/April 2024 (Dates to be announced)
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Have you dreamt of working in film?
Our Film Industry Grip and Electric Training, led by the renowned Gaffer Steve Mathis, known for his work on Moulin Rouge! and Reservation Dogs, offers a unique 2-weekend course focusing on the vital technical and practical skills required in a film's grip and electric department.
This course is ideal for individuals who already have some on set experience and are seeking to build their career in G&E.
Conducted at Filmmakers Ranch in Oklahoma City, the course emphasizes practical, hands-on learning. Over two weekends, you will explore various grip and lighting techniques, delve into the use of different materials and equipment, and understand support structures. Additionally, the course will cover finishing touches related to film lighting and grip work.
By the end of this class, you will be equipped with the foundational knowledge and skills to start your career in the film industry's grip and electric department, ready to learn and adapt swiftly on the job.
The Oklahoma Film Industry Needs More Crew
With the content boom from the streaming platforms, there are more TV shows and movies hiring than ever before and we don't have enough trained crew to supply them all. Now is your chance to launch your dream career and we're going to show you how to succeed.
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HANDS ON
In our Film Industry Grip and Electric Training course, you'll gain invaluable hands-on experience directly under the guidance of a master film electrician and gaffer. We provide all the necessary tools and materials, ensuring that when you step onto a film set for the first time, you're equipped with the fundamental knowledge and skills required to jumpstart your career in the grip and electric department.
TAUGHT BY TOP FILM GAFFER STEVE MATHIS
Okie Gaffer Steve Mathis is arguably one of the top Gaffters in the world. His credits include Halloween, Back to the Future, Mrs. Doubtfire, Moulin Rouge!, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Thor: Ragnarok, Wonder Woman 1984, and the feature film Reagan, currently shooting in Guthrie, Oklahoma and starring Dennis Quaid.
SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY
Gain access to the Film Crew Institute’s private Facebook Group just for film industry professionals. Tap into the power and knowledge of a like-minded community as you build your career. All the information and resources you need to launch a successful career working in the film & television industry.
MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
Once the course starts, if after the first weekend, you aren’t completely satisfied with the Film Carpentry course, simply let us know within two days for a full refund. No questions asked. We don't like being hassled when we want our money back, and we extend that same courtesy to you.
JOB OFFERS AND MONETARY AND INCOME RESULTS ARE BASED ON MANY FACTORS. WE HAVE NO WAY OF KNOWING HOW WELL YOU WILL DO, AS WE DO NOT KNOW YOU, YOUR BACKGROUND, YOUR WORK ETHIC, OR YOUR BUSINESS SKILLS OR PRACTICES. THEREFORE WE DO NOT GUARANTEE OR IMPLY THAT YOU WILL GET A JOB IN THE FILM AND TELEVISION INDUSTRY, THAT YOU WILL DO AS WELL, OR MAKE ANY MONEY AT ALL. THERE IS NO ASSURANCE YOU’LL DO AS WELL. IF YOU RELY UPON OUR FIGURES AND EXAMPLES; YOU MUST ACCEPT THE RISK OF NOT DOING AS WELL.
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