MENTORSHIP
In order to grow our local film and television production industry, we need a robust, well-trained crew base to support full-scale, studio-level productions. HAP is proud to launch our second annual mentorship program which will connect up-and-coming talent with seasoned professionals to offer an opportunity to gain valuable on-set experience.
About this opportunity
Overview
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
HAP’s Mentorship Program is an educational, hands-on opportunity that provide unique on-set experience in the field of media production and post production for high school graduates, college and graduate students. Applicants do not need to be currently enrolled in college to apply. Trainees will be paired with an experienced crew person in their field of interest.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Mandatory Production Assistant Workshop
- Spend two days on-set observing production procedures and safety measures.
- Work alongside a mentor in your chosen production craft.
- Follow daily instructions from producers, director and department head.
- Complete after action reviews to determine minimum thresholds have been met.
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
- Basic understanding of film set operations.
- Strong grasp of the craft you are pursuing and how it contributes to the overall production.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively as a member of a team in a high pressure environment.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and creative applications.
- Passion for storytelling and creative expression through the art of film.
- Agree to allow HAP to use your image and name in marketing of the program.
Benefits
Commitments
Qualifications
- Three days of paid, hands-on experience on a professional production (i.e. feature film, tv show, commercial or video game)
- Apprentice under an industry professional.
- Build a network of industry contacts and connections.
Commitments
Commitments
Commitments
- Shadow experienced crew member (aka “mentor”) for up to two 12-hour days on a professional set.
- Apprentice under the mentor on a professional set for a minimum of three 12-hour days.
- Complete after action review by Houston Association of Producers
- Meet minimum safety and operational benchmarks.
Timeline
Commitments
Commitments
September 15 - Applications open
October 30 - Deadline to apply
November 2 - 25 - Interviews with prospective applicants
December 1 - Notification of selected mentees
January 5 - Meet and Greet with Mentors and Mentees
January (date tbd) - mandatory Production Assistant Workshop
February 1 - June 30 - On-Set Apprenticeship
Deadline to apply Oct 30
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