Paid Film Training Program

MRA Recruiting Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 6,700 - 8,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid stipend

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Fresh Films in Chicago, IL invites applicants to a paid accelerated training program designed to launch careers in film, TV, and media production. The program features hands-on training, guest speakers, mentorship from major studios, and workforce skills sessions to prepare participants for internships and jobs.

Participants will produce four projects for their portfolio, may work on a TV/Film set for IMDb credits, and build industry connections through tours and sessions.

Qualifications

• Must be an Illinois resident ages 18-29
• You must have graduated High School (can be in college or the workforce)
• You do not need previous filmmaking experience
• Must apply before December 11th

Responsibilities

• Produce 4 projects to add to your portfolio
• Have an opportunity to work on set of a TV or Film production to gain your IMDb credit
• Make industry connections via studio tours and speaker sessions
• Sharpen your resume and interview skills to access internships & jobs
• Be paid an $600 stipend for completion of program (plus additional $180 if you do the summer internship)

Job description

Fresh Films - Paid Film Training Program - Chicago, IL

Ready to kick-start a career in the entertainment industry? Then apply for the PAID Fresh Films Accelerated Training Program to advance your skills and your connections to access jobs in the rapidly growing film, TV, and media production industries. The program uses hands-on production training, guest speakers and mentorship from Sony, NBC, Fremantle, and more, and workforce skills sessions to get you job and industry ready.

This is a competitive PAID training program with limited spots.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must be an Illinois resident ages 18-29
• You must have graduated High School (can be in college or the workforce)
• You do not need previous filmmaking experience
• Must apply before December 11th

Internship runs as follows:

• Runs Tuesday & Thursday from Jan 12th to May 18th 6-8pm
• Additional dates TBD for studio tours, meet & greets and industry training sessions. Please note that some of these sessions may take place in early June.

As part of the training program, you will:

• Produce 4 projects to add to your portfolio
• Have an opportunity to work on set of a TV or Film production to gain your IMDb credit
• Make industry connections via studio tours and speaker sessions
• Sharpen your resume and interview skills to access internships & jobs
• Be paid an $600 stipend for completion of program (plus additional $180 if you do the summer internship)

Spots are very limited. Application Deadline is December 11th!

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