We are partnering with major studios and industry organizations to produce approximately eight special mentorship sessions in addition to our monthly DTLA sessions for our Student Mentorship Program throughout the coming months. Similar to our NBCUniversal program, we’re currently exploring opportunities with organizations such as Sony Pictures Entertainment, Netflix, Shondaland, CAA, Warner Bros. Discovery, and more.
We’d love to begin building a list of interested high school students so we can reach out directly once these opportunities and details are finalized. It’s worth noting that these special mentorship sessions typically take place on weekdays and last approximately two hours in the afternoon from 2:45 to 5 PM PT. Students may need to be excused from class in order to participate in the program. This is a one-day commitment, and each session can accommodate up to 15 students.
- The Student Mentorship Program is open to high school students ONLY and they are only allowed to participate once.
- Participation in this program is free of charge.
Location, date, and time: TBD - Snacks and drinks will be provided to the students.
- We can provide an excuse letter for the student, if needed.
- Students will also receive a complimentary year-long membership to attend NewFilmmakers Los Angeles’ monthly film festivals and exclusive industry events.
- Students will also have access to internship and volunteer opportunities with our organization.
- At the end of the year, there will be a special ceremony to celebrate the students’ accomplishments, where they will be awarded a certificate of recognition from the Office of the Mayor of Los Angeles. This will be held at an iconic studio lot in Hollywood.
What will you learn?
- Cinematography (camera operation, shooting techniques, framing shots)
- Development Executive (cultivating new talent for episodic series and film)
- Directing (set language, scene composition, blocking talent)
- Distribution Executive (programming content for streaming, broadcast and cinemas)
- Lighting (three-point-lighting, soft vs. hard & natural vs. artificial lighting)
- Film Criticism (reviewing of films and TV series)
- Sound Recording (sound recording on boom, pistol and lav mics)
- Marketing (creating public facing campaigns for episodic and film content)
- Production Management (creating call sheets and shooting schedules)
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