Media

Media Development Courses

In 2023 SPSCC Corporate and Continuing Education launched Kraken Studios with a goal of assisting local and global media developers in creating professional, industry standard content. We serve educators, public relations professionals, narrative and documentarian filmmakers, as well as streamers, advertisers, and anyone else who has a need, passion, or desire to tell stories or share information. We’ve curated a catalogue of courses designed to advance targeted skills from the start to finish of any media project.

Not sure where to start? Consider our Breaking into the Film Business course for only $10 to hear from industry pros, what they do, and how they got their start!

Media Software and Post-Production

We offer several courses that can help you refine your media project. Whether you are creating an eLearning, advertisement, or feature film, honing your skills in post-production will allow you to produce the best product possible. We offer courses in: 

Media Career and Industry Departments

Are you looking to learn more about what it’s like to work on a film set? Whether you know where your passions lie, of you are simply looking to learn more about the craft, we have courses available to help you get started on your path in the industry. 

Start your journey by taking one of our Film Foundations courses to explore what the world of media could mean to you.

We also offer courses focused on specific departments that will help you learn immediate skills for positions on film sets taught be current working professionals in the field. Learn how to step on set with confidence in:

Not sure what these departments do? Join our Breaking into the Film Business class!

Streaming and Web Content Creation

Media is shifting, and having an online presence is essential whether you are a small business, public entity, or an aspiring influencer. Let us help you up your game in:

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Looking for someone to develop content for you, or to fill out your media development team? Kraken Studios can assist with everything from pre-production to final deliverables. Check out our services!

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One-on-One: Coaching, Training, or Consultating

Looking for One-on-One coaching, training, or a consultation on a media or film topic? Whether you are just curious about the industry, seeking private instruction to be set ready, or actively working on a project and need a some quick guidance, we've got you covered! Check out our experts and topics below and book a session and tap into real-world experience that no film school syllabus can replicate.

  • Eric Gibson. Caucasian male in casual dress.

    Eric Gibson

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    Screenwriting (Portal in the Pines, Incantation, Devil's Acid)

    Directing (Portal in the Pines, Incantation)

    Producing (#ChadGetsTheAx, Room 203, Cabin Girl, Portal in the Pines)

    Specialty topics: Distribution | Budgeting | Union Sets | Payroll | Low budget film making | Producing | Directing

    Eric Gibson is a Louisiana-based writer, director, producer, and actor with over a decade of hands-on credits spanning features, shorts, and television. From writing and directing Portal in the Pines and Incantation to line producing titles like Room 203 and #ChadGetstheAxe, Eric has worn nearly every hat on a film set — and worn them well.

    What makes Eric's perspective uniquely valuable is where he's built his career: not in Hollywood, but in Louisiana, where he's been an active force in proving that serious, marketable film work can be made anywhere. He's part of a growing generation of filmmakers creating thriving production ecosystems outside the traditional industry centers.

    Whether you're trying to break in as a writer, navigate your first producing credit, find your footing on set, or figure out how to make films work in your own backyard — Eric's been there, done it, and can show you the ropes.
     

  • Eve Butterly. Caucasian woman.

    Eve Butterly

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    Script Supervising (Land Man, 1883, Salem, Prison Break)

    Eve’s script supervising credits include The Good Guys, The Chosen, Salem, Dusk Till Dawn, Prison Break, Dallas (2012), Queen of the South, 1883, Bass Reeves, and Landman. She has worked with directors such as Jonathan Frakes, Richard Linklater, Tim Matheson, Greg Nicotero, Peter Weller, Timothy Busfield and Jennifer Lynch. In 2019, she directed the feature film Lily is Here, and the short film 2Ships.

    Outside of her work on specific projects, she also developed a digital script supervising program, has served on the board of Women in Film/Dallas, Texas Association of Film/Tape Professionals and Women In Communication, Inc./Dallas, and has given presentations on script supervising at KD College, UT Arlington and SXSW, and is a card-carrying member of IATSE Local 484.

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