Paid Film Training Program

MRA Recruiting Services; Rock Island (IL); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend $600 for completion

Possible $180 extra for summer stint

Job summary

Fresh Films in Rock Island, IL, offers a paid film training program from January to June, with hands-on production training, guest speakers, and mentorship from Sony, NBC, Fremantle, and more. The program includes studio tours and industry sessions to prepare you for internships and jobs.

Participants must be Illinois residents aged 18-29, have graduated high school, and commit to the full training timeline. Applications close December 11th; spots are limited.

Qualifications

• Must be an Illinois resident ages 18-29.
• Must have graduated High School.
• No filmmaking experience required.
• Must commit to full training Jan–June and apply by December 11.

Responsibilities

• Produce 4 projects to add to your portfolio.
• Have an opportunity to work on-set of a TV or Film production to gain IMDb credit.
• Make industry connections via studio tours and speaker sessions.
• Sharpen resume and interview skills to access internships and jobs.

Skills

Passion for film

Commitment

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Fresh Films
Paid Film Training Program
Rock Island, 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 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
• You must have a passion for film and be able to commit to the full training program from January to June (see timeline below).
• 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!