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Exploring Careers in Filmmaking After Completing CSB Media Arts Center

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Are you passionate about storytelling, cinematography, or editing? Do you dream of seeing your name in the credits of a film or creating compelling content that captivates audiences? At CSB Media Arts Center, we prepare aspiring filmmakers with hands-on training that gets them industry-ready in months—not years. Once you’ve completed your program, a world of opportunities in the filmmaking industry awaits you. Let’s explore the exciting career paths that could be available to you.

1. Video Editor

A crucial part of filmmaking, video editing brings a director’s vision to life. With the skills you gain at CSB Media Arts Center, you’ll be ready to edit films, commercials, music videos, and digital content. Whether working for a production house or freelancing, your ability to piece together footage, enhance visuals, and sync sound will make you a sought-after professional.

2. Cinematographer / Director of Photography (DP)

Cinematographers are responsible for crafting the visual style of a film. With hands-on experience in lighting, camera operation, and shot composition from CSB, you could work on independent films, documentaries, or even major productions. Cinematographers collaborate closely with directors to bring scripts to life through compelling visuals.

3. Film Director

If you have a vision and a passion for storytelling, directing could be your calling. Directors oversee every aspect of a film’s production, from script to screen. Your training at CSB Media Arts Center will give you practical experience in directing actors, managing film sets, and bringing creative ideas to life.

4. Screenwriter

Great films start with great scripts. If you love storytelling and writing, becoming a screenwriter might be the right path. Screenwriters craft narratives for movies, TV shows, and online content. With your knowledge of filmmaking, you’ll understand how to write scripts that are not only compelling but also practical for production.

5. Producer

Producers are the masterminds behind a film’s success. They handle budgeting, hiring talent, and coordinating the production process. With the real-world experience gained at CSB, you’ll have the skills to organize shoots, manage teams, and bring creative projects to completion.

6. Content Creator / YouTuber

The digital age has opened doors for filmmakers beyond traditional cinema. Many CSB graduates leverage their filmmaking skills to create content for YouTube, social media, and online platforms. If you’re entrepreneurial and creative, you can build your own brand and produce content that resonates with audiences worldwide.

7. Documentary Filmmaker

Documentary filmmaking allows you to tell real stories that inform and inspire. With the technical and storytelling skills you develop at CSB, you can produce documentaries that bring important issues to light and make a meaningful impact.

8. Corporate & Commercial Videographer

Businesses need high-quality video content for marketing, training, and promotions. As a corporate videographer, you can work with companies to produce commercials, branded content, and internal videos. Your ability to craft engaging visuals will make you a valuable asset to businesses looking to enhance their media presence.

9. Film Marketing & Distribution Specialist

Understanding how to promote and distribute films is just as important as creating them. If you have a knack for marketing, you can help filmmakers get their work in front of the right audiences, whether through film festivals, streaming platforms, or theatrical releases.

10. Freelance Filmmaker

Many CSB graduates choose the freelance route, working on various projects from music videos to independent films. The skills you acquire will enable you to network, pitch projects, and build a successful career as an independent filmmaker.

Your Future Starts Here

The filmmaking industry offers endless opportunities for creative and driven individuals. At CSB Media Arts Center, we equip you with the technical skills, industry knowledge, and hands-on experience to turn your passion into a successful career. Whether you aspire to work on major film productions or create your own content, your journey starts with the right training.

Are you ready to launch your filmmaking career? Apply to CSB Media Arts Center today and take the first step toward your dream job in the film industry!

To learn more about CSB Media Arts Center’s Filmmaking program visit: gocsb.com/filmmaking

We have campus locations in:

Hartford, CT/Springfield, MA Area
New Haven, CT/Westchester, NY Area
Philadelphia Area
West Palm Beach, FL Area

Meet Chelsea Sherrod, SNY’s UConn women’s basketball sideline reporter with deep Connecticut roots – Graduate of CSB Media Arts Center

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Graduate Chelsea Sherrod

Eight years removed from her own time as a college basketball player, Chelsea Sherrod still feels a pregame rush.

“Live games, live TV, there’s nothing like it,” said Sherrod, the UConn women’s basketball sideline reporter for SNY. “You can write and you can prepare. Sometimes you just have to know what is happening and go with the flow.”

Sherrod will be an increasingly present figure — inquisitor, informer, entertainer, generally a conduit from program to fan — on TV screens across Connecticut as the Huskies get deeper into Big East play.

Hired in December 2023, she is just over a year into her role as a reporter/host at SportsNet New York (SNY), which has telecast UConn games since 2006. Sherrod, who went to Stratford High and played basketball at Albertus Magnus before graduating in 2016, was named the Huskies’ sideline reporter shortly before the 2023-24 postseason.

The network was done carrying games by that point. But with conference play forming the bulk of UConn’s remaining schedule, Sherrod’s think-on-your-feet role will explore for viewers the how-and-why of Geno Auriemma and his team.

“The story lines can change so quickly,” Sherrod said. “It’s like playing a game. That’s how I prepare. Ahead of my hits, it feels like I’m getting ready for a game. You have little butterflies, you hype yourself up and you’ve got to lock in. It’s so loud in the arena. There’s the music, the bands, the fans, the producers in your ears. And it’s like, OK, let’s do this.”

It’s no surprise that Sherrod, 29, is in a role and a career that is part performative and part investigative and rooted in the sport of her youth. She is the oldest daughter in a Connecticut family well known for its pursuits in athletics and music.

“We’re fortunate to have two really loving parents and they’ve really been our biggest advocates and always allowed us to explore different avenues and pushed us to pursue what we’re most passionate about,” said Brandon Sherrod, Chelsea’s older brother, who is an assistant coach under James Jones with the Yale men’s basketball team. “I’d be remiss if I didn’t give them all the credit.”

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CSB Media Arts Center – “Around The Campus Podcast” featuring our Broadcast Media Program student Anthony.

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“When you learn in college you learn with a book through reading. When you learn at CSB, you learn by doing!”….follow your passion for the Sports Broadcast Media Industry like student, Anthony and how he worked his way up to CBS Sports Network. Anthony shares his experience about why he came to @Gocsb . Did our Broadcast Media Program meet his expectations? Listen as Anthony shares his story and hear what he’s doing now, after his media training at CSB.

To learn more about the CSB Media Arts Center Broadcast Media Program visit: https://gocsb.com/broadcast-media/

We have campus locations in:

Hartford, CT/Springfield, MA area
New Haven, CT/Westchester, NY area
Philadelphia area
West Palm Beach, FL area