LEARN and EARN Model

We provide in-depth learning to empower personal growth  and further their careers by providing the following: 

• SMART GOALS workshop (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound)

• anti-harassment training

• Resume review and building "your brand"

• Communication Coaching (pubic speaking,  basic communication coaching for all aspects of life)

• new technology and automation seminars ( basic computer skills)

• Interview Coaching

• Composing professional emails and written communication

• Proficient knowledge of platforms: Google, Microsoft,  etc. - to insure success in the workplace

• navigating the freelance world of the industry and unions

• financial planning/ Financial Responsibility  

• better health workshops (physical and mental)

Our production cohorts are modeled after the film and television production process (with variations for music, podcast, stage, and other digital media careers)

• classroom instruction tailored to the desired union career path

• industry safety classes (department specific)

• Q&A sessions with industry professionals

1. DEVELOPMENT

• select project through submission contest
• work with writer(s) to hone the project 
• Director training (mood boards, shot lists, character breakdowns for casting, and more)

         2. PRE-PRODUCTION

• apprentice interviews, onboarding, selection, orientation, seminars
• production mentors start, pair with apprentices
• production coordinator apprentice starts
• Apprentice Director works with storyboard artist
• Apprentice Director meets with Line Producer/UPM learn about budgeting
• Apprentice Director works with casting director
•  Apprentice Director works with production designer
• Apprentice Director works with location manager and scouts locations
• lock script

Post-production is ongoing until completing:

Connect editing apprentice(s) with a post-production mentor.

• logging and assembly
• edit
• sound design
• VFX,
• trailer cut
• lock cut
• color
• titles and credits
• premiere project to the cohort.

Other Post Production tasks:

FESTIVAL APPLICATIONS FOR APPRENTICES

Grant applications to continue to fund the growth of  our apprentices

Continued support for crew in the areas of:  networking and skill set training through a series of on-going webinars, hands-on-labs, and one-on-one coaching with mentors.