SERVICES
Explore the many roles of a grip as you develop the skills necessary to begin a career in the well-paid and growing industry of film production.
HOW TO APPLY
The Film Production Grip Training Program is not open for enrollment at this time. For information on future programming please contact acefilmtraining@lagcc.cuny.edu.
ELIGIBILITY
- 18 years old
- High school diploma or equivalency
- New York tristate area resident
- Available to attend evening classes two nights a week.
COURSES
This program is not offering course enrollment at this time. Please check back soon. For more information call (718) 482-7244.
CAREER PROFILE
Salary
- Key Grips: $463.62 (Day Rate)
- 2nd Grip: $405.04 (Day Rate)
- 3rd Grip: $387.28 (Day Rate)
Sources
PARTNERS
Local Union 52 – facilitates class sessions.
CONTACT US
Phone:
(718) 482-7244
Email:
acefilmtraining@lagcc.cuny.edu
Room:
C-222
Office Hours:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
FAQs
No experience is required
No. Classes are only held on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Only one absence is excused.
Briefly, for dolly grip workflow. This class will NOT emphasize the use of cameras.
No, this program is for 90 hours. You need over 300 hours to get into the union.
