Paid Film Training Program

Job overview

The Paid Film Training Program is onsite in Chicago, IL. Compensation is a $600 stipend upon program completion, with an additional $180 if the participant completes the summer internship. Fresh Films offers hands-on production training, industry speakers, mentorship, and workforce skills sessions. The program helps Illinois residents ages 18–29 build filmmaking skills, portfolio work, and industry connections to pursue opportunities in film, television, and media production. Participants produce projects, may have an opportunity to work on a production set, and develop job-search skills.

What you'll do

• Participate in hands-on production training, guest speaker sessions, mentorship, and workforce skills sessions
• produce four portfolio projects
• take part in studio tours and industry connections
• sharpen resume and interview skills
• an opportunity to work on a TV or film production set may be available.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

paid film training

film production

television

media production

chicago il

fresh films

mra recruiting services

$600 completion stipend

tuesday and thursday

6–8 pm

illinois residents

ages 18–29

no filmmaking experience required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• $600 stipend upon program completion
• an additional $180 for completing the summer internship.

Why this role

Applicants must be Illinois residents ages 18–29 and high school graduates; previous filmmaking experience is not required. Sessions run Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6–8 PM, January 12 through May 18; additional dates may be scheduled, including some in early June. Apply by December 11.

About the employer

MRA Recruiting Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Motion Picture and Video Production. Sector: 51.