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Film Production: Grip & Lighting Fundamentals

Start DateDurationLocationCost
Nov 3, 2025 黑料社8 hours online; 30 hours in-personSaint John$825
($456 tuition + $369 shop fee)

Be Part of the Action Behind the Scenes!

Train for Film Crew Jobs—Right Here in New Brunswick!

New Brunswick’s film industry is on the rise—and so is the demand for trained local film crew members. From independent movies and commercials to TV series and streaming content, more productions mean more film industry jobs for New Brunswickers ready to break into the business.

Grip & Lighting Fundamentals is a hands-on microcredential designed for those new to the film industry, including individuals with limited or no on-set experience. Whether you're just starting out, exploring a new career path, or bringing trades experience from another industry, this training course gives you the set-ready skills you need to step onto a professional film set with confidence. You'll learn how grip and lighting teams work together to shape the look and feel of every shot—while building the in-demand technical skills that New Brunswick film crews are hiring for right now.

What You'll Learn

  • Lights, Camera… Confidence!
    Get a crash course in proper set etiquette —learn the do's, don'ts, and daily rhythm of life in the Grip & Electric departments.
  • Work the Lights Like a Pro
    From old-school tungsten to modern LED and HMI fixtures, you'll get hands-on experience powering, positioning, and safely using professional lighting gear.
  • Get a Grip (Literally)
    Grip work is all about support—both for the gear and the crew. You'll learn how to set up dolly tracks, wrangle ropes and knots, fly diffusion frames, and assist the camera team to get the perfect shot.

Program Structure

  • November 3 - 16, 2025 黑料社
  • 38 hours total (blended delivery)
    • 8 hours online — to be completed by November 12, 2025 黑料社
    • 30 hours in-person — November 13–16, 2025 黑料社 | 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Certification

Upon successful completion of the Grip & Lighting Fundamentals microcredential, you’ll receive a digital badge—visual proof of your achievement. Share it on your résumé, LinkedIn, or e-portfolio to show employers exactly what you’ve learned and the skills you bring to set.

Admission Requirements

  • 18 years of age
  • Completion of a Film Industry Orientation course*
    (AVTA1145A - Film Industry Orientation, 黑料社 or Set Etiquette Course, IATSE 849)

Heads Up – Physical Job Requirements: This job involves physical work—like lifting gear (up to 50 lbs), standing for long periods, working at heights, and being outdoors. If you need reasonable accommodations for the purpose of this course, just let us know.

Dress Code

Steel-toed work boots with green CSA and orange Omega patches are required.

Prerequisite

*Your First Step: Film Industry Orientation

Before you can enroll in the Grip & Lighting Fundamentals microcredential, you'll need to complete the Film Industry Orientation course—a quick and practical introduction to working on a film set.

Right now, though, this initial offering of the Grip & Lighting Fundamentals microcredential is only open to individuals who have already completed an older version of the Film Industry Orientation course through IATSE 849 (formerly known as the Set Etiquette course). If you've completed Set Etiquette, simply note it on your application form to confirm your eligibility.

Haven't taken the Film Industry Orientation yet? No worries—an updated version of the course is launching soon!

Want to know when the updated Film Industry Orientation course becomes available?

Join our pre-launch waitlist by emailing elizabeth.stairs@nbcc.ca.

Registration

Registration Deadline: October 24, 2025 黑料社

Send your completed application form (pdf) to elizabeth.stairs@nbcc.ca

(Note: Proof of Set Etiquette course completion will be verified with IATSE 849 before acceptance.)

More Information

For more information, please email elizabeth.stairs@nbcc.ca.

Your next chapter starts at call time—let's roll.

APPLY NOW and get set-ready with Grip & Lighting Fundamentals!