SPIRIT MEDICINE PRODUCTIONS - RISE 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization

S.M.P.  RISE

  PAID APPRENTICESHIPS
 
 HUMANS and CREATIVITY
S.M.P.  RISE

  PAID APPRENTICESHIPS
 
 HUMANS and CREATIVITY
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    • ABOUT
      • FOUNDER'S STATEMENT
      • APPROACH
      • MISSION & VALUES
      • FAQ
      • OUR MENTORS
      • BOARD
      • Sharen Davis
      • Janice Cooke
      • Alma Russell
      • Neil Syal
      • Anishika Jontae
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      • Apprenticeship
      • Mentor
      • Volunteer
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    • TNBC FILM
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      • Contact
      • Subscribe
      • HIRE CREW
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      • Short Film: "On the Run"
      • Spotlight: DESTINY ROMAN
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  • ABOUT
    • FOUNDER'S STATEMENT
    • APPROACH
    • MISSION & VALUES
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    • BOARD
    • Sharen Davis
    • Janice Cooke
    • Alma Russell
    • Neil Syal
    • Anishika Jontae
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    • Mentor
    • Volunteer
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    • Spotlight: DESTINY ROMAN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at alonzo@smprise.org if your Q&A is not listed.

SMP Rise offers paid apprenticeships on micro-productions: short films, music videos, stage productions, podcasts, and short-form documentaries to provide work experience within the entertainment industry. 


We are here for those whose lives have been affected by poverty, inequity, and lack of opportunity in our society. Those who have foundation/skills training with a certificate of completion or have worked in entry-level (non-union) positions in feature films, commercials, and TV for at least one year are eligible. (verifiable sources of work are required) See Next FAQ below.


We are here for those whose lives have been affected by poverty, inequity, and lack of opportunity in our society. SMP Rise does require some level of experience in the industry. We are here to bridge entry level workforce development programs and offer a ladder to the next level for those those who:  have foundation skills /training,  those with a certificate of completion or have worked in entry-level (non-union) positions in feature films, commercials, and TV . PLEASE APPLY FOR APPRENTICESHIP THEN WE CAN DETERMINE WHERE YOU NEED TO BEGIN YOUR RISE.  If you currently need foundation training and/or more entry level work experience, contact SMP Rise to connect you with one of the adjacent organizations to get you on the path to RISE. (at no cost to you)

 Write to us here for more  alonzo@smprise.org


Our participants pay ZERO dollars to continue their RISE in the industry.


SMP Rise does not claim ownership of any project submitted and completed within the cohorts. These projects become tools for the Rising artist and technicians. No member of the organization (officers, directors, or board members) receive credit on productions other than: "THIS PROJECT MADE POSSIBLE BY SMP RISE and THE GENEROSITY OF OUR DONORS." write to alonzo@smprise.org for more details.


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Annual Project Screening

We did it AGAIN!  

Life skills and workforce development come together in our annual apprentice/mentor production:


CLEAN FUTURE (short film)

An immigrant explores the what ifs of her life through an unexpected portal 


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