Big Picture Alliance - SUMMER "Intro to Media Futures"
INTRO TO MEDIA FUTURES is a 6-week paid summer intensive where youth (ages 18-24) learn digital media production skills (screenwriting, camera, audio, lighting, editing) through producing an original “work-for-hire” documentary with a community client under the mentorship of professionals. 

Upon completion, youth are eligible for "Media Futures", a 10-month paid workforce program that supports youth (ages 18-24) towards pursuing careers in film & media. From Sept-June, youth develop digital media skills, career skills, portfolio websites and gain industry certifications (Adobe) through producing a “work-for-hire” with a community client under the mentorship of professionals. Alumni are then placed at 4-month paid industry apprenticeships with some of the top film & media companies across Philly.

SUMMER TERM:
June 28 - Aug 4, 2023
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am-3pm

LOCATION:
Big Picture Alliance
924 Cherry St 5th Floor Philadelphia PA 19107

COMPENSATION:
$900 stipend (for full participation)

ELIGIBILITY:
- Ages 18-24
- Philadelphia Resident

APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 5th 2023

FOLLOW UP INTERVIEWS:
Wednesday May 17th, 10am - 5pm

ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATIONS:
Monday May 29th 2023

For more info contact: shahana@bigpicturealliance.org
Website: bigpicturealliance.org

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Are you currently or have you previously been enrolled at a college, university or post-secondary degree program? If so, where? *
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Can you commit to full participation Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am-3pm? (June 28 - Aug 4) *
If you are unsure of your availability during the program, please describe any potential conflicts.
Please list any previous Big Picture Alliance programs, or other digital media programs you have participated in. (not required)
Please select any skills you have experience with.
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