Fast Track Apprentice Program

The Fast Track Apprentice Program is designed

to help novice and working filmmakers sharpen

their craft, discover their creative voice, and

Identify their niche within the faith-based film

industry. This immersive program blends structured

online learning with consistent hands-on production,

preparing participants to grow artistically, technically,

and professionally.

 

Program Overview

Participants in the Fast Track Program complete:

• Two 12-week online courses as part of the apprenticeship

• Two apprentice short films (one every 12 weeks)

• One 10-day studio film shoot with a professional production company, Studio 7

This progressive structure allows apprentices to apply what they learn immediately—moving from instruction to execution in real production environments.

 

Online Course Format

• Live online classes once per week

• One-hour sessions taught by TFI instructors

• Classes are generally scheduled on Tuesdays,

• Wednesdays, or Thursdays

• Start times are 6:00 PM or 7:15 PM

• (Central Standard Time)

At the end of each semester, apprentices participate

in an in-person film production in Frisco, Texas,

putting classroom learning into practice.

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Hands-On Learning Philosophy

The Fast Track Apprentice Program is built on the

belief that filmmakers learn best by doing. Through a combination of classroom instruction, mentorship, and hands-on production, apprentices:

• Develop their distinct creative voices

• Gain confidence through repetition and experience

• Build a growing body of work

• Learn professional workflows used in real productions

As part of the TFI Apprenticeship experience, participants produce a new film every 12 weeks, culminating in a studio-level production during the summer.

 

Courses Offered

Apprentices may choose from the following disciplines:

• Screenwriting

• Directing

• Acting

• Cinematography

• Producing

• Editing

Apprentices may enroll in up to two courses per semester, selecting a major and a minor focus.

Participants may begin the program at any point during the year and will be placed into an ongoing class aligned with their chosen discipline.