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High Expectations, Incredible Results

At Compass, we expect a lot from our students. Our program is rigorous...

It's all about the Story

Love telling stories? Well that's what filmmaking is all about. And it...

Earn an Associates of Applied Science Degree in Film and Media Production in 14 Months

Compass packs an entire two years worth of college content, dedicated solely...

Intense...but worth it!

CCCA's 14-month program is definitely intense.  But is it worth it? ...

Hands-on Education

CCCA's curriculum emphasizes hands-on experience.  After all, what better...

Learn from Industry Professionals

Compass' dedicated faculty members love teaching film because they love...

Make Films!

CCCA's students work on numerous video projects throughout the fourteen-month...

Passionate about film? Us, too!

Here at CCCA, we love film.  We love making films, we love teaching films,...

Compass College of Cinematic Arts

Film school is a journey. Follow your path. Draw your own map. A compass will keep you pointed in your true direction.

Find your direction at Compass College of Cinematic Arts.

We believe a creative mind deserves a creative education.

Each film is made by a collaboration of talent. We approach education the same way. Our exceptional students and dedicated faculty engage in a 14-month, accelerated journey. It’s a discovery that began in your mind—the seed of creativity, the burning desire to make films. You’ll see and feel it take root in the classroom and go from idea to script. You’ll see your story move to location, to set, to post-production suite, and finally to the screen.

You have the desire. We’ll help you channel it. Focus it. We’ll help you achieve it because you can become it—a filmmaker. Seriously. You’ll graduate with the knowledge and experience to engage the future.

There’s an artist in you. You know it. We know it. That’s why you found this website. Now you can find yourself in a place to visualize your dreams: film school. Let the artist in you become the filmmaker in you, and let your journey begin at Compass College of Cinematic Arts.

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