Accelerated Paid Film Training Programs in Chicago + Rock Island

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.

This is a competitive PAID training program with only 15 training spots per location:

• Open to Illinois residents ages 18–29
• You must have graduated high school (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 January to June (see dates below)
  
• Paid training (plus additional if working on-set)

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
  
• Get certified in Adobe Premiere editing
• 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:

• Additional dates TBD for studio tours, meet & greets and industry training sessions.