Accelerated Film Training Program in Boston!

Ready to kick-start a career in the entertainment industry? Then apply for the Fresh Films Accelerated Training Program to advance your skills and your connections to access jobs in the rapidly growing film and TV industry that is soaring in Boston and across Massachusetts!

This is a competitive PAID training program with limited training spots:

• Open to all Boston residents ages 18–25
• You can be in college or the workforce
• You do not need previous filmmaking experience
• You must have a passion for film and be able to commit to the full training program February to June (see dates below)
  
• Pay is $18.75 per hour

If you meet the criteria above, apply now! The application deadline is January 6, 2025, but applications and candidate interviews will be done on a rolling basis.

Program Overview

The program uses hands-on production training, guest speakers and workforce skills sessions to get you job ready.

As part of the program, you will:

• Produce 3 projects to add to your portfolio while gaining experience alongside Hollywood Pros from The Roku Channel, Fremantle (producers of American Idol), and other studios
  
• Get intensive training from IATSE film pros
• Have an opportunity to work on-set of a TV or Film production to gain your IMDb credit
• Make industry connections via studio tours and speaker sessions
• Sharpen your resume and interview skills to access internships & jobs

Specific Training Session Dates

Trainees must attend all sessions in-person. This multi-week program is over 100 hours of training that will get you set-ready for jobs in the film and media industry.

• Runs Tuesday & Thursday from Feb 4 to May 20 from 5–7pm
• Additional required FIVE Saturday Workshops (dates TBA) for Set Training + Resume sessions