It isn't always, "who you know": STREETLIGHTS PRODUCTION ASSISTANT PROGRAM

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 17:15:00 GMT

STREETLIGHTS

STREETLIGHTS is a nonprofit job training, job placement and mentoring program which provides opportunities for employment in the entertainment industry for economically or socially disadvantaged young minority men and women.

This pioneer organization was founded in 1992 by commercial and documentary producer Dorothy Thompson. Staffed by experienced industry professionals, STREETLIGHTS' mission is to promote ethnic diversity in the entertainment industry while helping the students overcome any barriers to employment. The ultimate goal is to assist the graduates in career advancement; establishing themselves in the departments that interest them, and for which they show aptitude. With each step forward, they become closer to attaining social and economic parity for themselves and their families.

""Streetlights' Production Assistant Program is absolutely terrific!" says James D. Brubaker, President-Physical Production, Universal Pictures. "I hire at least one of their P.A.s to work on all my local film productions."

This is the only training of its kind which requires each graduate to complete 240 hours of training, 120 of which are spent working on actual commercial, film, music video or TV productions. They learn everything from walkie-talkies to petty cash, pick ups and returns, navigating the city with a Thomas Guide, who's who on the job, as well as office and on-set practices and protocol. This extensive preparation allows the P.A.s to be of assistance to the production companies from their very first day on the job.

Production Assistant Program

The Streetlights Production Assistant Program is a non-profit organization created to promote ethnic diversity on the sets and stages of Hollywood. Streetlights provides free training & job placement for low-income men and women age 20 and over. A Production Assistant is an entry-level job behind the scenes in the motion picture, commercial and television industry. It is an excellent and accepted way to get your foot in the door and learn the ropes. Following six weeks of classroom and paid on-site training, Streetlights provides ongoing mentoring, job placement and career counseling to ensure your long-term success.

Candidates will undergo a rigorous selection/screening/training process. Qualifying for our program is rigorous. Due to the limited availability of jobs, only the most motivated applicants will gain admittance into class. Applicants must possess a strong work ethic and a team- oriented attitude.

Classes are conducted a maximum of four times a year. Applications accepted year round.

For additional information on this great organization:

STREETLIGHTS PRODUCTION ASSISTANT PROGRAM

Raleigh Studios
650 N. Bronson Avenue
Suite B108
Hollywood, CA 90004
Telephone: 323- 960-4540
Fax: 323- 960-4546

Flash Gordon buffs, here is an intership fo you

admin — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 02:49:00 GMT

In January of this year. SCI FI Channel announced that they had greenlit production on Flash Gordon.
Yes that is the old news, the update is that they are now hiring interns...

From the listing on EntertainmentCareers.Net...

Sci-Fi Channel's FLASH GORDON
Internship
This is a PART TIME Unpaid Internship
Location:	Los Angeles CA
Date Posted:	2/12/2007 9:16:41 PM
Description:	Flash Gordon, a new TV show on the Sci-Fi Channel, is looking for a few good interns! Great environment for someone who wants to learn about TV and how a show is put together. General office duties include: Copying scripts, answering phones, running errands, maintaining the office among other things. We'll make it fun for you guys. Great for aspiring writers. Show airs in July. Prefers students but not required... more

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It isn't always, "who you know": STREETLIGHTS PRODUCTION ASSISTANT PROGRAM

Flash Gordon buffs, here is an intership fo you