Welcome to The Mobile Film School
Recently recognized as Movie Maker Magazine's "Film School of the Week," Mobile Film School (MFS) is a highly collaborative, multi-disciplined film and video arts program. Administered and led by industry professionals, we’ll take film/video education on the road, bringing our comprehensive program to under-served communities, particularly in rural areas. Offering a wide variety of creative and technology-based programming, MFS will foster future filmmakers who, frame by frame, will contribute to the America's rich cinematic and cultural tradition.
The Mobile Film School's Three Commitments:
- Bringing media arts education to under-served communities
- Creating long-term mentoring relationships with students and seasoned industry professionals
- Cultivating an appreciation of local history and culture using storytelling in film.
Watch Our Recent Films:
-
Join The Journey - Watch HereFounder Lisa McWilliams shares our current one-the-road experiences, with participant comments. TRT: 5:38
-
In A Place Like This - Watch HereProduced in the MFS/Manor workshop, this film focuses on a Manor family and their rambling, endangered farm house. TRT: 13:38
-
Dr. Phil or Dr. Do-Little? - Watch HereProduced at the MFS/Elgin workshop, the film explores town tensions that remain following a visit by television therapist, Dr. Phil McGraw. TRT: 10:46
In A Place Like This Wins the Audience Award at the McAllen Art & Film Festival
The Mobile Film School congratulates the Manor students for winning the AUDIENCE AWARD for In A Place Like This at the 2007 McAllen Film and Arts Festival.
