about the client

  • Ringling College of Art and Design's Studio Lab combines academic excellence and film industry connections to provide students professional level experience. The Studio Lab was founded in 2010 and is a collaboration between Ringling College and co-founders Sam Logan of Future of Films, LLC and David Shapiro of Semkhor Networks, Inc. This new web section will include historical information on the Lab, guest artist photos, Q&A footage, schedules, interviews and more.
  • Visit website: www.sringling.edu

what we did

Our goals were to develop and execute a comprehensive strategy to expand the Ringling Film School. We came up wuth the solution by creating a program that integrated the College into the entertainment industry and with the economic development goals of he region.

overview

  • Ringling is dedicated to providing its students with an education that will allow them to have successful careers. To achieve this goal, Ringling is focused on forging partnerships with talent and companies involved in all areas of the arts.)
  • Ringling College of Art and Design's Studio Lab combines academic excellence and film industry connections to provide students professional level experience. The Studio Lab was founded in 2010 and is a collaboration between Ringling College and co-founders Sam Logan of Future of Films, LLC and David Shapiro of Semkhor Networks, Inc.

results

  • Enrollment expanded fro, 24 to over 100
  • Listed in the Variety top 25 Film Schools
  • Secured the largest single economic development grant in Sarasota County (1.75 mm) to develop a Post Production
  • Established and investment group (SEMKHOR was co-investor) to develop a 35,000 sq. ft commercial Sound Stage facility that will encompass the Post Production studio and be directly integrated directly into Ringling's academic program
  • Developed a wide range of of top-tier industry relationships that directly benefit the curriculum as well assist with economic development goals