Film Intern

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 DescriptionFresh 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.

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Industry
Media Production

Company size
11-50 employees

Headquarters
Rock Island, Illinois

Founded
2002

Specialties
Film Production, On Set Experiences, and Career Development

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!rnrnOur work has been seen on DIRECTV, PBS, IFC, iTunes, Amazon, Redbox, and in Theatres.rnrnWebsitern

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rnrnIndustryrnMedia ProductionrnrnCompany sizern11-50 employeesrnrnHeadquartersrnRock Island, IllinoisrnrnFoundedrn2002rnrnSpecialtiesrnFilm Production, On Set Experiences, and Career Development