Global Audiovisual Training Center

Online English courses and technical training programs to meet the training demands of professionals in the film and entertainment industries around the world.

English for Audiovisual Industry Professionals

Learn and practice your English by studying topics, functions and jargon of cinema and the audiovisual industry. In these courses, audiovisual industry professionals develop the English comprehension and speaking skills needed to work on international productions and to advance their careers.

English Course for Audiovisual Industry Professionals GATC

Regular Technical English for Audiovisual Professionals

English for Storytellers: How to Create a Compelling Pitch for Your Project
English for Screenwriters: How to Write Effective Loglines
English for Assistant Directors 1.0: Effective on-set communication
Survival English for Audiovisual Professionals

Intensive Technical English for Audiovisual Professionals

Private English Lesson Package

Technical Training in Audiovisual

Faced with the unprecedented demand for audiovisual content in all formats, in addition to the anticipated sustainable growth of the audiovisual industry, many countries are investing in training and upskilling their creative industry workforces. 

Professional Development Program for Below-the-Line Technicians

Courses are conducted on-line in English by experienced, recognized industry professionals in two possible interactive formats:

2-3h

Master classes

16h

In-depth training

Open to recent film school graduates and below-the-line technical professionals.

Students may be selected by a sponsor together with GATC.

What is Below-the-Line (BTL)?

BTL crew members make up the largest number of positions that are required for a production to operate smoothly.

A Standard BTL Program includes the following courses:

  • Locations Manager
  • First Assistant Director
  • Second Assistant Director
  • Script Supervisor
  • Props Supervisor
  • Production Coordinator
  • Line Producer
  • Sound Designer
  • Special Effects Makeup
  • Costume Designer

Other courses available upon request.

The Global Film & TV Program

The Global Film & TV Program is an annual, unique, 5-day immersion experience in Los Angeles in November for up to 25 professionals from around the world.

Through an intensive agenda of meetings, master classes and conferences, participants learn about the US and global industries, improve project pitching skills, and participate in the American Film Market, the premiere global audiovisual content marketplace.

In its previous 13 editions, this Program has trained more than 200 international audiovisual professionals from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Turkey, India, Australia, New Zealand, Lebanon, Chile, China, South Africa, Ghana, Spain, Peru, Mexico, Ecuador, Nigeria, Korea, and Vietnam.

Partners

MPA
Olsberg SPI
Spain Film Comission
DGCine
IFTA

About

GATC is a global audiovisual training center based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Founded in 2008 by Steve Solot, as LATC with an initial focus on the Latin American region, GATC expanded rapidly to other regions as the boom of online platforms for audiovisual content around the world created an increased need for qualified professionals.

GATC Global Audiovisual Training Center

Contact Us

For more information or to request a proposal about the Programs, contact us.