Welcome to the NCM Academy Subscription

We offer several ways to learn, our subscription is by far the most exciting and economical one. Below are details of what is included in the subscription.

Your Workshop Subscription Includes:

  • All workshop materials, assignments, activities, and Q&A sessions

  • Exclusive bonus content, activities and surprises throughout the year

Once you subscribe, your materials will begin arriving right in your inbox. You’ll also receive our monthly newsletter at the start of each month, filled with extra tips, inspiration, and new creative activities.

In addition, your subscription gives you access to special events and activities not available to the general public (registration may be required). See the full list of inclusions below.

Your subscription is valid for one year from the date of purchase. Please note that subscriptions are non-refundable, and we kindly ask that workshop materials not be shared.

Workshop & Activity Details:

  • Developing Your Story Online Workshop - 2nd Monday @ 11:00

    • Q&A/Assignment Review

    • Assignment: Create a one page bullett outline for your story, Include setting, plot. conflict. theme (beginning, middle, end)

    • Link provided in confirmation email

  • Marketing 101 Online Workshop - 2nd Monday @ 11:30

    • Q&A/Assignment Review

    • Assignment: Create a simple marketing plan for anything on the NCM website

    • Link provided in confirmation email

  • Presenting to the Camera Online Workshop - 2nd Monday @ 12:00

    • Q&A/Assignment Review

    • Assignment: Create a 30 second presentation (talking directly to the camera). No b-roll

    • Link provided in confirmation email

  • Understanding YouTube (as a viewer) Online Workshop - 2nd Monday @ 12:30

    • Q&A/Assignment Review

    • Assignment: Create a playlist on your channel (linking to other material)

    • Link provided in confirmation email

  • The Art of Intervieweing Online Workshop - 2nd Monday @ 1:00

    • Q&A/Assignment Review

    • Assignment: Record a 3 minute single camera interview with you and a guest

    • Link provided in confirmation email

  • Animation Essentials In person Workshop - 1st Tuesday @ 4:00

    • Q&A/Assignment Review

    • Assignment:

    • Activity: Learning software to create a video bumper

  • Creating Audio Stories for Kids In person Workshop - 2nd Tuesday @ 1:00

    • Q&A/Assignment Review

    • Assignment: Write a one page Third-person objective with at least two characters. Record yourself reading it as all parts

    • Activity: Developing scripts

  • Voice Acting Essentials In person Workshop - 2nd Tuesday @ 4:00

    • Q&A/Assignment Review

    • Assignment:

    • Activity: Recording voice over scripts

  • Watch Party In person Activity - 3rd Tuesday @ 3:00

    • Activity: Watching a short film or video and deconstructing

  • Video Creation Essentials In person Workshop - 3rd Tuesday @ 4:00

    • Q&A/Assignment Review

    • Assignment:

    • Activity - 5x5 / 10x10 / B-Roll Capture (You must have a cellphone to participate in this activity)

  • On Camera Acting Essentials In person Workshop - 4th Tuesday @ 4:00

    • Q&A/Assignment Review

    • Assignment:

    • Activity: Recorded scripted acting performance

  • Film Crew Activity In person Workshop - 4th Tuesday @ 4:00

    • Q&A/Assignment Review

    • Assignment:

    • Activity: Running production for scripted acting performance

  • Filmmaking Esssentials In person Workshop - 4th Tuesday @ 5:30

    • Q&A/Assignment Review

    • Assignment:

    • Activity - Greenscreen/VFX

  • Podcasting Essentials In person Workshop - 2nd Wednesday @ 4:30

    • Q&A/Assignment Review

    • Assignment: Create an opening, closing, and sponsor break

    • Activity: Record your podcast with guest (sign up for up to three recordings)

  • EditFest In person Activity - 3rd Wednesday @ 3:30

    • Activity: Editing footage to a prompt