Deadline is April 22 to apply for the film industry training program for Connecticut residents seeking the skills to work in the state’s rapidly emerging media industry.
Classes for the four-week program begin on June 1 at two sites – Middlesex Community College in Middletown and Quinnipiac University in Hamden. The program teaches the basics of feature and episodic television film production. Graduates can pursue entry-level freelance work in the industry and will learn about union membership, which is required to work on most large productions shooting in the state.
Instructors are motion picture professionals who have significant career experience and are active members of the motion picture trade union related to the skills they teach.
Areas of specialization are: assistant directing, location management, production office coordination, script supervision, lighting and grip, camera, sound, props and set dressing, set construction and wardrobe. At the end of the program, graduates will receive a certificate from state’s film division.
Graduates may also receive up to 10 weeks of internship with producers and crew members on a project shooting in-state. Opportunities for internship participation are dependent on the cooperation of producers and on the shooting schedules of participating productions. Internships will take place throughout the year.
For more information or to download an application to enter the Film Industry Training Program, visit www.ctfilmworkforce.com
Applications are only available on the Web site and must be submitted by April 22, 2009.
