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Digital Cinema

Adults & High School Juniors and Seniors
 

Receive hands-on training with 4K cinema and HD television equipment to learn all aspects of script-to-screen production including: direction, cinematography, field audio, lighting, Avid Media Composer editing, color grading, graphics, and post-production sound. Two-year class participation includes numerous production crew shoots as well as the completion of narrative short films.

Program Highlights
  • Write, produce, and direct original short films showcasing creative and artistic talents
  • Work on a professional sound stage with advanced equipment and methods used in industry
  • Work individually and in crews to create cinematic short films and/or engaging documentaries.
 
Career Focus
Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education
 
Red Carpet Film Festival   |   Clean Shorts Film Festival   |   National Competitions
 

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2025 RCFF Short Films

Dearest Dot
Forget me Not
Lucidity
Mary
Medium Difficulties
Overmorrow
The Carver
Tombmates
Red Carpet Film Festival Tickets Go On Sale April 21.
The 2025 Red Carpet Film Festival (RCFF)  is scheduled for Thursday, May 15, 2025. Since 2008, MNTC's Digital Cinema and Graphic Design programs have collaborated to produce a fully-realized short-film event called the Red Carpet Film Festival. Countless hours of research, planning, "pitch day," design, production, and more go into the production of student films. Join us in an evening to celebrate our talented students.

 

Read More about Red Carpet Film Festival Tickets Go On Sale April 21.
Amy Smith

Amy Smith

Instructor, Digital Cinema
Ben Hlavaty

Ben Hlavaty

Instructor, Digital Cinema

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All career programs start with an online application process.
All other career program applications for the 2025-2026 school year are closed.
 
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