Accredited Technical Vocational School for
Independent Filmmakers

Hands-on film school by filmmakers, for filmmakers

“I really loved my experience at MPI. The focused hands on training and amazing instructors gave me the confidence to start my own production studio.” -Marco Aluia

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to offer aspiring filmmakers a training ground from where they can develop their craft, access professional tools of the trade and determine a logical career path all within a cost effective and supportive environment. Working industry professionals teach life skills and core values to mold our students for careers in the entertainment industry. By offering continuing career assistance and mentoring, we empower the next generation of creative entrepreneurs while meeting the needs of potential employers or clients.

OUR GRADS WORK ON FILMS WORLDWIDE

As Michigan’s oldest and most trusted vocational training school, Motion Picture Institute continues to be the launching point for hundreds of film professionals now working on set in film jobs all over the world from L.A. to Paris. We encourage you to tour our film school campus and visit our Wall of Fame showcasing graduate work on-set in feature films, producing reality tv shows, and of course, independent filmmaking.

Motion Picture Institute is licensed by the State of Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Economic Opportunity (LEO.) Proprietary School Unit since 1998. The trade school was founded by independent filmmakers Doug Schulze and Kurt Mayry in 1995.

Motion Picture Institute is also a member of the Ohio-Michigan Association of Career Colleges and Schools (OMACCS) and Digital Animation, Film and Television (DAFT).

OUR GRADS WORK ON FILMS WORLDWIDE

As Michigan’s oldest and most trusted vocational training school, Motion Picture Institute continues to be the launching point for hundreds of film professionals now working on set in film jobs all over the world from L.A. to Paris. We encourage you to tour our film school campus and visit our Wall of Fame showcasing graduate work on-set in feature films, producing reality tv shows, and of course, independent filmmaking.

Motion Picture Institute is licensed by the State of Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Economic Opportunity (LEO.) Proprietary School Unit since 1998. The trade school was founded by independent filmmakers Doug Schulze and Kurt Mayry in 1995.

Motion Picture Institute is also a member of the Ohio-Michigan Association of Career Colleges and Schools (OMACCS) and Digital Animation, Film and Television (DAFT).

OUR GRADS WORK ON
FILMS WORLDWIDE

As Michigan’s oldest and most trusted vocational training school, Motion Picture Institute continues to be the launching point for hundreds of film professionals now working on set in film jobs all over the world from L.A. to Paris. We encourage you to tour our film school campus and visit our Wall of Fame showcasing graduate work on-set in feature films, producing reality tv shows, and of course, independent filmmaking.

Motion Picture Institute is licensed by the State of Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Economic Opportunity (LEO.) Proprietary School Unit since 1998. The trade school was founded by independent filmmakers Doug Schulze and Kurt Mayry in 1995.

Motion Picture Institute is also a member of the Ohio-Michigan Association of Career Colleges and Schools (OMACCS) and Digital Animation, Film and Television (DAFT).

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