Film Production Grip Training Program - LaGuardia Community College

SERVICES

Learn about LaGuardia’s exciting new Film Production Grip Training Program! Explore the many roles of a grip and develop the skills necessary to begin a career in the well-paid and growing industry of film production.

HOW TO APPLY

Attend an information session
- You will be given a walkthrough of the assessment and application process
- You will have the opportunity to ask questions
Complete a short online assessment by December 21, 2023
Submit an application by December 21, 2023
- Selected applicants will then be invited to participate in the interview process which will take place between January 8 – January 22, 2024
Complete a virtual interview
Selected applicants will be notified of acceptance into the Bridge Program by January 25, 2024
- Bridge Course begins January 30, 2024 and ends on February 29, 2024
- Completion of the Bridge Course guarantees admittance into the Film Grip Training Course, which begins March 5, 2024 and ends May 21, 2024

ELIGIBILITY

18 years old
High school diploma or equivalency
New York tristate area resident
Available to attend Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

COURSES

Bridge to Film Production Grip Training (Construction & Site Foundation)

Build your foundational knowledge and start developing the daily skills necessary to work on a professional film set as a grip. You will become familiar with core competencies such as construction terminology, set etiquette, best practices, and safety rules and procedures used while working on a set as well as electric and power tools. This course prepares you for the Film Production Grip Training course. (30 hours)

Instructor: Brian Walls

Film Production Grip Training Course

Grips are active in all stages of professional film production and help to keep sets safe and highly efficient. Learn how to operate tools and develop the skills that are needed during the course of a professional production in this hands-on training that mimics an actual film set. (60 hours) Pre-requisite: Bridge to Film Production Grip Training.

Instructors: Seth McAllister & Christopher Tonkin

Information Session – Film Production Grip Training Program

Learn about LaGuardia's exciting new Film Production Grip Training Program! In-person and virtual information sessions, hosted by Program Manager Program details, admission requirements, candidate assessment and interview process Q & A All residents in the tri-state area are welcome. For more information contact Gregory Hernandez at (acefilmtraining@lagcc.cuny.edu).