Job Description
Title: Paid Filmmaking Internship
Location: Rock Island, IL - must be an IL resident
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 February 2nd (freshfilms.org/IL )
The timeline is as follows:
Weekend Workshop on Sat Feb 17 and Sun Feb 18 from 10–5pm
Continues Tuesday & Thursday from Feb 20 to June 6 from 7–9pm
Additional dates TBD for studio tours, meet & greets and IATSE training sessions
As part of the no-cost 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 $1,100 stipend for completion of program
Spots are very limited. Application Deadline is February 2nd!
YOU MUST APPLY @ www.freshfilms.org/IL
Company Description
Fresh Films (formerly Dreaming Tree Foundation) creates Emmy-nominated films, TV shows and documentaries while training future filmmakers in all aspects of film. Youth collaborate on-set rotating through every film position – from camera and sound, to editing and effects – to gain technical and workplace skills for college and future careers. Our alumni work all across the industry from Warner Brothers to BET!
Our work has been seen on DIRECTV, PBS, IFC, iTunes, Amazon, Redbox, and in Theatres.
Website
http://www.freshfilms.orgv
Phone
309-794-8626
Industry
Media Production
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Rock Island, Illinois
Founded
2002
Specialties
Film Production, On Set Experiences, and Career Development
Fresh Films (formerly Dreaming Tree Foundation) creates Emmy-nominated films, TV shows and documentaries while training future filmmakers in all aspects of film. Youth collaborate on-set rotating through every film position – from camera and sound, to editing and effects – to gain technical and workplace skills for college and future careers. Our alumni work all across the industry from Warner Brothers to BET!\r\n\r\nOur work has been seen on DIRECTV, PBS, IFC, iTunes, Amazon, Redbox, and in Theatres.\r\n\r\nWebsite\r\nhttp://www.freshfilms.orgv\r\n\r\nPhone\r\n309-794-8626\r\n\r\nIndustry\r\nMedia Production\r\n\r\nCompany size\r\n11-50 employees\r\n\r\nHeadquarters\r\nRock Island, Illinois\r\n\r\nFounded\r\n2002\r\n\r\nSpecialties\r\nFilm Production, On Set Experiences, and Career Development