Film Production Internship Program

SEEKING STUDENTS FOR FREE SUMMER FILM PRODUCTION CLASS

This is an Arts-educational job-training program that will teach professional filmmaking skills to adults in a hands-on, real-world production environment as an actual short film is made. Trainees will also learn about arts/technology job opportunities available in Northeast Ohio and make professional contacts in local film community. The class includes 3 days on an actual film set, working as a production assistant, making a short film. Presented by Independent Pictures, this Film Production Internship Program is a four week summer class tentatively scheduled from July 7 – August 1, 2008. It allows students to gain an understanding of the opportunities in the film industry, while they assist in the making of a short film. Classroom instruction is provided by local Cleveland film professionals in modules that deal with key issues and concepts related to filmmaking. These modules address topics that include: nature of production jobs; working with unions; job prep; independent-contractor work vs. company employment; film-set protocol/equipment; location scouting, viewing/ discussing locally-made films; camera work, lighting & gels, and grip & dolly demonstrations.

The deadline for applications is July 1, 2008. All applications must be in the Independent Pictures office by that date in order to be considered for the class.
Email us at ohiofilms@yahoo.com for an application.

Independent Pictures, 1392 West 65th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44102, www.ohiofilms.com, 216.651.7315, ohiofilms@yahoo.com