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.

Students working together to produce cinematic works of art

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 still
    Join The Journey - Watch Here

    Founder Lisa McWilliams shares our current one-the-road experiences, with participant comments. TRT: 5:38

  • In A Place Like This still
    In A Place Like This - Watch Here

    Produced 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? still
    Dr. Phil or Dr. Do-Little? - Watch Here

    Produced at the MFS/Elgin workshop, the film explores town tensions that remain following a visit by television therapist, Dr. Phil McGraw. TRT: 10:46

Winner of "Audience Award" for Best Short Film by a Student - McAllen Art & Film Festival 2007

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.