Filmmaking Degree
Paint the World in Motion Pictures
Our Filmmaking program puts professional tools in your hands, right away, through our labs, soundstages, and rental house.
Learn to create films from start to finish, and explore different production roles, from director and cinematographer to sound designer and editor. Then, share your films through numerous contests, film festivals, and regional television segments with the support of award-winning faculty and Career Counselors who help guide you.
Why Choose Champlain for Filmmaking?
Get Rolling
Develop your skills and put them to work. Gain experience by participating in workshops, competitions, festivals, and retreats.
The Tools You Need
You’ll have access to state-of-the-art software and camera equipment – like RED cameras – in and out of class.
Get Global Experience
Take your filmmaking classes abroad by participating in film trips to countries such as Italy, Saudi Arabia, The Gambia, and Sweden.
Get Hired Early
Our talented film majors are frequently hired within the community, often after their first year.
Program Highlights
- From Italy to Saudi Arabia, film on location as part of a short-term study abroad
- Graduate with a professional-grade portfolio of work ranging from short films to documentaries
- Collaborate on projects across majors through the Creative Studio Experience
- Explore the business side of the film industry in addition to the creative production side
Your Career Outlook
You’ll Find a Career In…
- Script coverage
- Directing
- Producing
- Editing
- Programming
- Screenwriting
- Production management
Career Outlook
of Filmmaking majors in the Class of 2024 achieved career success within six months after graduation.
According to Glassdoor.com, filmmakers earn competitive salaries, reflecting the high demand for their specialized skills.
Jobs for producers and directors are growing faster over the next decade than average according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Anthropic
Through a new partnership with Anthropic, a leader in AI safety and research, Champlain is integrating AI literacy and innovation into the student experience. You’ll learn how to think critically, work responsibly with AI, and use it to solve real-world challenges. Gain future-proof skills across every discipline and be ready for what’s next in AI and beyond.
