Film industry workforce training starting

Film industry workforce training classes on a variety of topics begin this month at Hinds Community College’s Rankin Campus. Classes range from five weeks to two-day seminars and cover everything from technical skills to location scouting.

Electric(ian) for the Film Industry
August 23 – September 15, 2011;
Tues. & Thurs., 6-9pm
$200

Grip for the Film Industry
September 27 – November 1, 2011;
Tues. & Thurs., 6-9pm
$200

Location scouting for the Film Industry
September 9-10, 2011;
Friday 6-9pm, Saturday 9-4pm
$50

Wardrobe assistant for the Film Industry
September 23-24, 2011;
Friday 6-9pm, Saturday 9-4pm
$50

Production assistant and Craft Services for the Film Industry
October 7-8, 2011;
Friday 6-9pm, Saturday 9-4pm
$50

Art department assistant for the Film Industry
October 21-22, 2011;
Friday 6-9pm, Saturday 9-4pm
$50

Extras casting for the Film Industry
November 4-5, 2011;
Friday 6-9pm, Saturday 9-4pm
$50

Registration is available through Anna Kline at the Mississippi Film Office: akline@mississippi.org or 601.359.3297.