Paid Filmmaking Internship

Title: Paid Filmmaking Internship

Location: Chicago at Kennedy King College and Roosevelt University

Description:

Are you passionate about the film and TV industry?

Then jump-start your career in film and TV with Fresh Films' PAID Accelerated Film Training program. You'll learn hands-on with industry giants like Sony, Roku, and Fremantle while producing content and building your skills for rapidly growing jobs. The program uses hands-on production training, guest speakers, 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
• You must have a passion for film and be able to commit to the full training program from February to June (see timeline below).
• Must apply before January 6th (freshfilms.org/IL)

Internship runs as follows:

• Runs Tuesday & Thursday from Feb 4 to May 20 (in person)
• Wednesday virtual speaker & resume sessions on Feb 5, 19, March 5, 19, April 9, 23, May 7, 21 and June 4 from 6-8pm
• Additional required dates TBA for studio tours & events with IL Film Office

As part of the free training program, you will:

• Produce 3 projects to add to your portfolio
• Get intensive training from IATSE film pros
• 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 $700 stipend on completion of program (plus additional if work on-set)

Spots are very limited. Application Deadline is January 6th!

DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THIS POST. YOU MUST APPLY @ www.freshfilms.org/IL