FORT WORTH, Texas — The Fort Worth Film Collaborative rolls out the red carpet Nov. 4 at Tarrant County College Northeast (828 W. Harwood Road, Hurst) to highlight the developing film industry in Texas with a special advanced screening of Taylor Sheridan’s newest TV series, “Landman.”
The free event is open to all who are interested in pursuing a career in the entertainment industry and will highlight specialized film certification programs offered at TCC. The evening begins at 5 p.m. with a meet-and-greet of film faculty and industry professionals plus tours of the campus’ studio and a live production set showcasing TCC’s Radio/TV/Film, Dance and Drama departments. The ”Landman” screening follows, then an industry Q&A with 101 Studios executive John Hermansen and Film Collaborative graduates.
The Fort Worth Film Collaborative is a fast-track certificate program in partnership with the Fort Worth Film Commission, 101 Studios and TCC. It aims to educate, train and invest in local talent to build a robust Texas-centered film industry.
“Education is essential for growing our film business,” said Taylor Hardy, director of the Fort Worth Film Commission. “Our partnership with TCC is getting statewide recognition for collaboration that creates jobs and brings more productions to town.”
TCC Chancellor Elva LeBlanc: “Our commitment as the educational arm of the Collaborative continues. Partnering with the Fort Worth Film Commission and 101 Studios, we’re paving the way for local talent to embrace the growing film industry.”
The program has grown to more than 200 enrollments since its start last fall. Director Sean Fousheé and two program graduates recently testified before a Texas Senate Finance Committee hearing to assess the economic impact of the state’s film incentives.
Fousheé considers the Collaborative “vital to growing a strong and vibrant film industry in the state.” He said the goal isn’t to train students to send to Hollywood, but rather to invest in a Texas-centered film industry. “We’re accomplishing that at TCC!”
“As the film industry continues to grow in our region, we’re focused on providing students with practical, hands-on experience and access to real world opportunities,” said TCC Board of Trustees member Jeannie Deakyne (District 3). “The Fort Worth Film Collaborative allows us to meet the needs of the industry while opening doors for our community members to explore rewarding careers in film production.”
Dr. Jan Clayton, interim president of TCC Northeast, said TCC’s “high-quality, short-term and relevant classes help students quickly learn and immediately earn.”
The program will add four certifications next year. In addition to the current Grip and Lighting, Hair and Makeup and Light Commercial Set Construction, certifications in Camera Department, Sound Department, Art Department and Costume Department will be offered. All can be completed in as few as three months.
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Radio, Television & Film — TCC
Fort Worth Film Collaborative Certificate Program — TCC
Tarrant County College is one of the nation’s largest higher education institutions and boasts the second lowest tuition of Texas’ Top 10 community colleges. A comprehensive two-year college with six campuses in Tarrant County and online classes, TCC offers a range of opportunities for learners of all ages and backgrounds, including Associate of Arts and Associate of Applied Science degrees; workforce and economic development programs; technical and skilled trades programs; and customized training for area businesses and corporations.