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Special Make-Up Effects & Filmmaking Classes in Western Pennsylvania

At Douglas Education Center, we offer creative programs for those looking to turn their passions into life-long careers. Following your dreams can be nerve-wracking, but Douglas Education Center makes it easy with opportunities for portfolio building, career services, and networking with industry professionals.

Whether you’re into creating monstrous looks that make or break a movie or you’re a storyteller with a passion for sharing meaningful messages, collaboration is key when looking to work in the filmmaking industry. That’s why Tom Savini’s special make-up effects program and George A. Romero’s filmmaking program frequently collaborate to allow students to grow in their craft. Learn more about our special make-up effects school and film school in Western Pennsylvania at Douglas Education Center.

Tom Savini’s Special Make-Up Effects Program

Earn your degree in special make-up effects in just two years at Douglas Education Center. If you have a passion for creativity, now you can have an outlet to turn your most complex ideas into reality. Established in October 2000 by the “Godfather of Gore” himself, students have the chance to learn from Tom Savini, a pioneer in the special make-up effects industry. Savini is most well-known for his unique perspective on how special make-up effects can change the course of the horror genre.

Savini has worked closely with George A. Romero for years, and that relationship continues through our creative programs. Students have the chance to team up with George A. Romero’s Filmmaking Program to bring their craziest, most innovative ideas to life. Here, students learn to work efficiently with other filmmaking roles to ensure everyone’s vision comes across on the screen while maintaining time management and strict deadlines. In addition, students gain experience in a diverse range of basics in special make-up effects, including the following and more:

Creating the perfect camera-ready looks
Airbrushing techniques
Prosthetic application

With smaller-sized classrooms and the tools to develop a portfolio showcasing your best art, Douglas Education Center gives you an outlet for your creative expressions.

George A. Romero’s Filmmaking Program

Everyone has a story to tell, and you can bring yours to the big screen with George A. Romero’s filmmaking program. Earn your associates in filmmaking with our intensive, 16-month curriculum. Students learn collaboration skills with many individuals throughout the filmmaking process, including special make-up effects artists, sound creators, video editors, and more. Through in-class exercises, real filmmaking experience, and video teachings from George A. Romero himself, students can develop understanding and first-hand practice of every aspect of filmmaking from directing to post-production.

We use the most advanced filmmaking equipment available to keep students updated on the most recent advancements in the film industry. We also equip our classroom with the tools and resources needed to turn it into a real film studio. Students have the opportunity to work in a real sound stage, make-up room, post-production facility, theater, and more. In addition, our program allows students to work with instructors who have experience in the film industry and network with professionals to get their names out there even before graduation. Dive into your passion and create meaningful stories, bringing them to life exactly as you envisioned with our filmmaking program.

Start Your Future with Douglas Education Center

While other schools may offer four-year programs for filmmaking and special make-up effects, Douglas Education Center is one of the only schools to provide a 16-month course schedule. This allows students to learn everything they need to know quicker, giving them the chance to start searching for career opportunities even faster. With a dedication to personalized and intensive education, students can make friends and life-long mentors that will guide them throughout their careers. Contact us today to learn more about our special make-up effects school and film school in Western PA.

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