Official educational partner of the ERoss School of Film & TV
CLASSES
PROGRAM DETAILS
WELCOME!
Storytelling is our global cultural currency. It is how we learn, connect, inspire, and shape the world around us. Working in TV & film storytelling is exciting, however, creating a sustainable career in this industry can be challenging. There is no set path to success; everyone's journey is unique.
It takes a team of people to create every film & TV project. Learning the artistic and technical skills to excel, and build a trusted network of collaborators, takes time and practice. Catalyst is where these relationships are made. Our participants have gained jobs, signed with agents, sold projects, and built careers.
THE ULTIMATE GOAL: A SUSTAINABLE CAREER
Catalyst courses are unique because we focus on the full cycle of what it takes to build a long-term career. Our Storieroad program is a step-by-step pathway of meetings, workshops, seminars, festivals, and events focused on:
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Wellness
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Housing
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Time
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Inspiration
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Education
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Financing
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Production
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Distribution
Through Catalyst, you will have the opportunity to showcase your stories, advance your career, learn new skills, and grow your professional network. We are your safe starting point and a trusted guide along the way.
AGE GROUPS & EXPERIENCE LEVELS
Our Prishtina location offers training for over 180+ types of film and TV jobs for all ages 17+ and all experience levels. We bring the artistic elements (above-the-line) and the technical elements (below-the-line) of production together into one place.
ENROLLMENT DATES
Enrollment is currently open for all courses
TEACHERS
Catalyst teachers are mix of local, European, and American industry professionals with decades of experience working for major networks such as HBO and Netflix, as well as other studios and independent projects.
COST
250 euro per month for ages 17 and older
LOCATION
Classes are held in-person at our ICK Kosovo location
SCHEDULE
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Class is twice per week
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Sunday & Tuesday
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You can choose to attend either 17-1830 or 1830-20
LANGUAGE
All classes are taught in English. This includes all scripts, communications, and interpretations.
VIDEO RECORDING
There are no recordings. Classes are not recorded for later use.
THE FILM & TV
CAREER CYCLE
THE CATALYST TEAM
Please note: This is only our operations staff for the Tirana Training Center. This is not the teaching staff. To view the course teachers, please visit the individual course pages for details.
Philip Gilpin, Jr.
CEO
Born in Boston, MA, Philip started his 20+ year creative career exploring theatre & film while earning his BS in Physics and Mathematics at Boston College.
Philip moved to Los Angeles and learned the inner workings of the industry as a business affairs analyst at HBO where he worked with on major series including “The Sopranos”, “Sex and the City”, and “The Wire”.
Philip has also served on the Board of Governors of the Upper Midwest Chapter of the National Academy Of Television Arts & Sciences.
Thom Woodley
Curriculum Director
THOM WOODLEY helped usher in the online video revolution with the launch of his show THE
BURG, the first full-length sitcom online; THE ALL-FOR- NOTS (with Michael Eisner and Mark Cuban), ALL’S FAIRE, and IFC’s GREG & DONNY.
Career highlights include leading
business at CollegeHumor; designer of story app Episode Interactive; writer of a 007 video
game; Head of Content at vertical video app Rizzle; ad campaigns including the Dos Equis Most Interesting Man in the World campaign. Founded Unprecious Studios for microbudget films, 2024.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Screenwriting, Script Doctoring and Story Evaluation
• Microbudget Video Production
• Vertical Video Production and Distribution
• Online Video Distribution
• Social Media Marketing
• Traditional Advertising
Shikha Ahuja
Education Director
Shikha has a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in English (Hons) and Bachelor's in Education from a renowned university in India.
She is an IBEN member and works with the IB as a Workshop Leader and a School Visit Team Member, thus providing learning opportunities for teachers in Africa, Europe and the Middle East. Shikha's IB journey began in 2011 and she has taught and led the PYP team in different international IB schools in India, Gabon, Austria and Albania. Originally from New Delhi, India, she prides herself on her cultural roots.
Shikha is very passionate about educating young minds and her education philosophy stems from George Evans quote - “Every child can learn not just the same day and not the same way”.
Lidion Kulla
Director, Albania
Lidion Kulla is a journalist, author, and anchor man at Scan TV in Albania. With 18 years of experience in the media industry, he has built a reputation for insightful reporting, compelling storytelling, and authoritative anchoring. His work reflects a deep commitment to delivering accurate and engaging content to his audience.
Pamela Cederquist
Lead Producer
Pamela is a multitalented writer/director who has written for Mindhunter (Netflix) and been an assistant director on Law & Order (NBC), among many other projects in her 50+ year career.
Skilled in theatre, film production, and television, Pamela graduated from NYU Tisch School of the Arts Graduate Film in New York & studied at Polakov School of Design.
She now loves living in Tirana and is excited to work with Albania's upcoming generation of TV and film storytellers.
Suada Lici
Manager, Tirana Office
Born in Tirana, she has a Bachelor and Master degree in Pedagogy, Literature and Albanian Language, and years of practical experience in Business Management.
Suada is a professional Cosmetician as a Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist, considered a talented master for more than 13 years in this field. She has worked for various large companies, fashion shows and events in Albania. She was part of the distributor L'oreal Paris Albania as a Trainer and Marketing Manager, a proposal that came after a long and deep knowledge of this brand.
Passionate about art such as literature, painting and the film industry. Skills in painting and writing which are part of her innate artistic nature.