Only Believe Academy
Our Mission
The Only Believe Academy mission is to encourage and inspire students to take control of their
own destinies by believing in themselves and taking actionable steps toward fulfilling their
purpose. The film school succeeds in this by providing an immersive curriculum to aspiring film
and television professionals.
Campus, Facilities & Equipment
Only Believe Academy is housed within OBE Studios in Northwest Indiana. Our campus
includes over 10,000 square feet of classrooms, labs, and production stages and are equipped
with professional-grade gear and software used in professional production environments.
Students train using innovative technology from industry leaders including Avid, Sony, ARRI
and many more.
Programs Offered
Acting Series
The Acting Series consists of three courses designed to introduce students to the craft of acting.
Students will learn the fundamentals of acting, acting techniques, how to audition and industry
etiquette and professionalism.
This course lays the foundation for studying the discipline and art of acting, through exercises,
games, reading, discussion, scene work, analysis and text dissection. Students will learn and
perform monologues and partner scenes and learn how to audition, self- tape and table read. All
student performances will be filmed and students will receive an acting reel and headshots at the
end of the term.
Pre-Production Series
(Students will choose three courses)
The Pre-production Series consists of three courses designed to introduce students to the pre-production process. Students will choose between the screenwriting series and the technical production path. Screenwriting students will learn the steps in story development, character development and story outlining and write their own original script. Pre-production students will learn the process of how to bring a project to life once a script is completed. Students will also learn industry etiquette and professionalism.
This course will introduce students to the business aspect of creating and producing content. The
instruction, which includes modules on securing intellectual property, above-the-line deals and
distribution models, will also examine the history, evolution and current state of various business
practices that will take students from project inception through release.
This course explores the history and contribution of Production Design in film, television and
new media, as well as the application of art, design and architecture to moving image
storytelling. Students learn about the role of the Production Designer in the production process,
including their role in set design, set dressing and lighting. The work of established designers is
examined through research, film design assignments, set visits and guest speakers.
This workshop style course will allow first time screenwriters to develop their own screenplay.
Throughout the course students will conceptualize, develop and compose the first draft of an
original script. The successive courses will focus on rewriting the original script. Students will
also learn how to register their work and secure copyright protection.
Production Series
Production students will learn the roles and responsibilities of film crew members with special
attention given to camera operation, sound mixing and directing. Students will also learn
industry etiquette and professionalism.
The primary goal of this course is to emulate production set experience. Fellows learn to prepare
for each in-class exercise as they would prepare for an actual shoot. This course requires
Fellows’ initiative, preparation and leadership – an integral part of the Cinematographer’s job –
and develops Fellows’ ability to delegate and coordinate the Cinematographers’ crew: Gaffer,
Key Grip, Dolly Grip and Camera Operator. During this course each Fellow will Co-DP one in-
class shoot and crew for 13 more, all under the direct supervision of the instructor.
This course provides an introduction to the art of storytelling. Students will critically analyze
short films and examine all elements of directing craft and visual language. Students will leave
this course understanding how a director crafts a story through shots, movements and edits.
This course provides a hands-on approach to production sound engineering.
Post-Production Series
(Students will choose three courses)
The Post-production Series consists of three courses designed to introduce students to the post-production process. Students will choose to specialize in three of the post-production areas.
Students will also learn industry etiquette and professionalism.
This course provides a hands-on approach to post-production color correction and grading.
This course provides a hands-on approach to film editing using AVID Media Composer and
other software.
This course provides a hands-on approach to post-production sound editing.
This course provides a hands-on approach to developing post-production special effects.
This course provides a hands-on approach to developing post-production visual effects.
For more information, contact us at onlybelieveacademy44@gmail.com.
Looking to book your next production with OBE Studios?
We will be happy to answer any questions you may have. We are a multimedia entertainment company specializing in film, television, and music. Contact us to book your next production with OBE Studios.