Studio
Productions
IMA Productions provide new and emerging media artists a chance to develop their skills while gaining valuable industry experience. Not only do you leave finishing college courses that count towards degrees or certificates, but you'll also earn an IMDB credit.
Feature Films or Series Productions
"If you can think it, you can write it, then you can film it," Stanley Kubrick.
Any production whether a documentary or fiction story starts with research and writing. Register for our writing classes FTVM 120 or FTVM 121. Write your script, feature film, hour drama, sketch comedy, or sitcom. Pitch your script. If selected the IMA through the FTVM Department at San Bernardino Valley College will produce your project.
Classes to take to earn an IMDB Credit for these types of productions include:
FTVM 120 or 121 - Introduction or Intermediate Screen and Broadcast Writing
FTVM 235 - Cinema Production (Required Perquisite classes *FTVM 130 and FTVM 122.)
FTVM 233 - TV Studio Production (Required Perquisite class FTVM 130)
FTVM 234 - Short Film Production (Required Perquisite classes *FTVM 130 or FTVM 131 and FTVM 122.)
Other classes involved in these productions include:
FTVM 130 - Survey of TV Studio and Film Production
FTVM 131 - Cinematography
FTVM 122- Acting and Directing
FTVM 112 - Field Audio Production
See Course Catalog for full class description.
To Register Check out the Course Schedule.
*We may accept other college's courses if they match our courses content.
Some of our IMDB credits:
The Dino: A City in Focus - Documentary
Reality and Specialty Productions
These productions exclusively air on our region's PBS affiliate KVCR.
For Fall 2023 the Instittute of Media Arts will produce a series featuring Orange Show Speedway here in San Bernardino. For more information contact our department Producers Marlene Clara m.clara1259@student.sbccd.edu or Samantha Morales s.morales4913@student.sbccd.edu.
Classes involved with these productions include:
FTVM 114 - Editing 1
**FTVM 215 - Editing II
FTVM 216 - Color Correction
FTVM 130 - Survey of TV Studio and Film Production
FTVM 132 - Commercial Video Production
FTVM 198 - Media Practicum
"Untitled Music Show" This in studio show will feature local bands and performers from the Inland Empire that highlight their original work. Austin City limits meets MTV Unplugged or VH1 Storytellers.
To earn a credit on this show register now in the following classes:
FTVM 114 - Editing 1
**FTVM 215 - Editing II
FTVM 216 - Color Correction
FTVM 130 - Survey of TV Studio and Film Production
FTVM 132 - Commercial Video Production
FTVM 233 - TV Studio Production
See Course Catalog for full class description.
Register your band or musical act here
To Register Check out the Course Schedule.
** Class offered once a year check Course Schedule or Contact Faculty Chair Lucas Cuny at lcuny@valleycollege.edu or 909-384-8546.
Equipment
The Institute of Media Arts supports the aspirations of our local filmmaker community in the Inland Empire region, through access to a variety of filmmaking equipment.
Requirements to Rent:
- You must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in Film Production Liability Insurance
- You must have a major credit card
- You must be a member of the IMA
*Notes:
- Rentals subject upon equipment availability
- If you're an alumni member of IMA some items are available at no additional cost
- Contact Samuel Rodriguez, Multimedia Specialist to verify your alumni status. See contact info below.
*All proceeds of rentals go to support San Bernardino Valley College Media Arts students for supplies and scholarships.
| Arri Amira Package $200/day or weekend | Sony FS7 $100/day or weekend |
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Includes Camera/17-120 Canon Zoom |
Includes 18-110 Zoom |
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Rokinon Xeen Cine Lenses 24-35-50-85mm $150/day or weekend |
Rokinon Cine Lenses E-mount 24-35-50-85mm $125/day or weekend |
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O'Connor 1030d Tripod w/Fluid Head $100/day or weekend |
Studio HD550 Livestream Switcher 4K $500/day or weekend |
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| Flood Lights and Stands $25/week | Zoom H4N and XLR $25/week |
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Contact Nicolas Van Luven, Department Multimedia Specialist for scheduling and further details. nvanluven@valleycollege.edu or (909) 384-4400 ex. 1691
Media Incubator Services
The incubator offers small businesses, non-profits, and government entities video production services at affordable rates. Our video production crews are made up of Institute Staff and interns from the Film, TV, Media program.
Live Event Streaming $1000/day (+$100 per hour for pre-production set up.)
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Documentary About Company $1000
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Promotional Video $500
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PodCast Production $50/hr
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Note: In-kind pricing is available.
Contact Samuel Rodriguez, Department Multimedia Specialist for scheduling and further details. sarodriguez@valleycollege.edu or (909) 384-4400 ex. 1691
All proceeds of services go to support San Bernardino Valley College Media Arts students for supplies and scholarships.
