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Our Foundation Certificate Courses give you the essentials in writing, directing and producing taught by industry professionals to get you started making a movie. Only 5 evenings over 5 weeks, these courses fit your after work schedule. This limited-time offer is the best filmmaking deal you will find and the best fun you’ll have, except for, you know…a 3-way.

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Producer’s Foundation Certificate

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Director’s Foundation Certificate

Documentary Foundation Certificate

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 Buy 3 then call us at 416-572-4372 and we’ll register you for a 4th, for free!

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