The mission of the Writers’ Access Support Staff Training Program is to provide writers who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled writers, and writers over the age of 50 with the tools and education to become a writers’ assistant and script coordinator, resulting in meaningful employment opportunities. Application period: Summer More info
Trainees enrolled in the DGA Assistant Director Training Program have the opportunity to work on feature films, TV and commercials for companies that have a contractual relationship with the Directors Guild of America. Upon completion of the Program, graduates are qualified to join the DGA (Directors Guild of America) as Second Assistant Directors. Programs in NYC and Los Angeles. Application period: Fall More info
Master the workflows and principles behind the preparation of non-linear editing using industry standard software. Develop skills to support post-production teams with efficiency. Application period: Winter More info
The Production Coordinator program is designed to prepare individuals to work in a coordinator/assistant coordinator position in the Film or television production office. Application period: Winter More info
The NAACP x Handy Foundation Glam Squad Training Program aims to train ten aspiring BIPOC Hair and Makeup artists and provide them with the necessary skills for opportunities to work on film and television sets. During their rigorous 7-week program, trainees learn specialized training for various skin tones and techniques, special EFX, work on mock photo shoots, gain hands-on experience working at the state-of-the-art NAACP+ Studios and gain insight from tenured industry professionals. Application period: Winter More info