Motion Picture Industry Orientation - InFocus Film School
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Motion Picture Industry Orientation (MPIO)

Developed in partnership between Creative BC, MPPIA, and industry labour organizations, the Motion Picture Industry Orientation course is a comprehensive, mandatory course that provides you with the information you need to know before working on a film set.

Topics include growth and trends in the BC motion picture industry, the collaborative nature of the industry, demands and challenges of working in film, on-set protocols and language, film job classifications and descriptions, reading and understanding a call sheet, importance of interpersonal skills, on-set safety considerations and best practices.

NOTE:

This program does not require approval by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. As such, PTIB did not review this program.

COURSE INFORMATION

Duration: 1 Day
Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Capacity:35 students
Course Fee: $75

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DETAILS TO REMEMBER

  • This course is currently being delivered in an online format.
  • This is the classroom portion of the course. There is an online test that you will need to complete after you have attended the classroom training. Details will be provided in class.
  • You will receive a reminder email approximately two days before your course begins.
  • Click here for information on refunds and rescheduling.

UPCOMING DATES

Our next class dates are:

September 14
September 21
September 29
October 5
October 12
October 19
October 26

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Please note that certificates are issued by Actsafe. A printable, digital copy of your certificate will be issued upon completion of the online exam.

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