Film Production

Start Dates & Ontario Colleges Program Codes: 

• Fall Start (September): 0116

CIP Code: 50.0602

What do Avengers End Game, Dune, Bullet Train, and Star Trek all have in common? Grads of the Confederation College Film Production program (Conflix) worked on these productions. You could join this impressive list!

Confederation College's two-year diploma program in film production offers a comprehensive film school that covers virtually every aspect of filmmaking. From directing and screenwriting to cinematography and editing, our program provides a solid foundation in film theory and practical skills. Conflix is a leader in North America for training the next generation of film graduates.

With a high teacher-to-student ratio and the latest equipment, you receive more instruction from industry-experienced faculty and better access to gear than many film schools in Canada. Our experiential learning approach ensures you'll learn by doing: write, plan, direct, shoot, edit, mix, colour grade, and deliver your final cut. You'll create up to four student films during the program, starting immediately in your first year. You will have 24/7 access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment such as the industry-heralded Arri Alexa and Arri Amira cameras, professional editing labs, a soundstage, and a green screen stage for virtual production techniques.

Find your people.  Create your vision.  Make a difference.

Top Highlights

• Every student gets to direct their films with a full crew, making our program an excellent film directing school.
• The program supplies all the film equipment, so students do not need to rent any gear to make their films.
• Access to state-of-the-art production facilities 24/7, including editing labs and sets.
• Year-end film festival allows students to showcase their work on the big screen in our Dibaajimogamig theatre space, featuring a 4K screen and surround sound, so the community has a chance to see your film and provide valuable experience for film festivals and screenings.
• Fourth-semester students travel to Toronto to learn more about the film business and meet past grads, experiencing the world of film production university.
• Find out more & see student film projects at conflix.com.
   

Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

1. Employ a Fine Arts perspective in the creation of film.
2. Participate as a craftsperson on film and video productions.
3. Construct a project through all stages of pre-production, production, postproduction and distribution using professional film and video production protocols and methods.
4. Apply technical skills in cinematography, photography, production, sound recording and postproduction.
5. Perform all work in compliance with film industry operating procedures, regulations and safety requirements.
6. Use current and emerging technologies in the creation of film production projects.
7. Apply basic business principles to film production practices.
8. Work co-operatively in film and video productions.
9. Apply universal themes, conflict, character, and story ideas to produce a screenplay.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Passionate about movies, storytelling, music and the arts.
• Willing to work hard to see their name in the credits of an Oscar-winning film, dynamic and exciting music videos, award-winning documentaries, and engaging social storytelling.
• A keen interest in directing, screenwriting, cinematography, or sound.
• Eager to learn hands-on in a collaborative environment with other aspiring artists.
• Creative, detail-oriented, and a strong desire to work in the film industry, whether in Hollywood or independent film production.

Check out Conflix: The Podcast, available on all major streaming services. 

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Graduates of our filmmaking degree program go on to a variety of positions, including:

• Production Assistant
• Editing Assistant
• Camera Assistant
• Sound Assistant
• Director
• Writer
• Editor
• Director of Cinematography
• Sound Designer
• Art Director
• Producer
• Grip

Many of our graduates are freelance (self-employed) and/or establish their own production companies, with some even making their mark in Hollywood. This showcases the success of our filmmaking college's alumni.