AFCI University Courses

AFCI will be delivering 4 courses as part of Cineposium in Enghien les Bains, France. 
The Association of Film Commissioners International is committed to providing you with the educational tools needed to efficiently and effectively succeed in this competitive work environment. The AFCI has created a three-tiered education program that provides valuable information and training opportunities for everyone, from the newest employee to the most veteran commissioner. 
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Beginning August 1^st (pre-register NOW!)
Film Commission Fundamentals is an online course which is a pre-requisite course to Film Commission Professional. Plan on approximately 8 hours of time AT YOUR PACE over 30 days to complete this online entre into the world of film commissioning.
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Sunday, September 11
Film Commission Professional will be taught by SUE HAYES, formerly with Film London and now an industry consultant, and LISA STROUT, Film Commissioner with the state of Massachusetts and formerly with the state of New Mexico. Both are veteran film commissioners with years of international filming experience.
Lunch and program materials are included.
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The Film Commissioner as Economic Developer The Film Commissioner as Economic Developer takes a professional look at established economic development techniques, including ways to assess and develop key business relationships to create community value and the use of ED tools and resources that will help you to achieve greater success. Group activities will demonstrate how to handle economic impact data, create effective reports, and ways in which you can use economic information for grant and proposal writing. You’ll also discuss and evaluate incentive programs and strategize what’s right for your jurisdiction.
Lunch and program materials are included.
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Monday, September 12
Leadership for Film Commissioners will be taught by GREG ORME, a thought leader in the fields of organisational leadership and strategy. Lunch and program materials are included.
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