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Organizations that actually want to help you get inHere's something I wish someone had told me earlier: you don't have to figure this industry out alone. There are organizations whose entire mission is opening doors for people who've historically been left outside them. A lot of people starting out have never heard of them. So here they are. Film Independent's Project Involve. One of the longest-running programs out there, now in its 33rd year as a launching pad for diverse filmmakers. Fellows get mentors and team up on short films, with tracks that include producing, cinematography and editing, not just writing and directing. More here and apply here. Easterseals Disability Film Challenge. Teams get five days to write and produce a one-to-five-minute short promoting disability inclusion, and at least one person on every team must have a disability. Participants also get mentorship meetings with entertainment executives. Fast, scrappy, and a real credit. The 2026 challenge is back, and the genre is 'dramedy'. NALIP. The National Association of Latino Independent Producers connects Latino creators with each other and with the industry, including its annual Media Summit in Hollywood. Details here. CAPE and Women in Film. CAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment) and Women in Film both run mentorship and career programs, and many cities have their own local Women in Film chapters. Check what's in your area. Now, I can hear some of you: "I'm a PA. I'm not directing a short film." Fair. But here's the secret. These organizations run events, panels and mixers, and they often need volunteers. Volunteering puts you in the room with working professionals who are, by definition, people who care about bringing new talent up. That's not a bad room to be in. Three things worth knowing before you apply: Read the eligibility carefully. Some programs are for specific communities, some are for specific roles, some have fees. Know before you apply. Deadlines move. Bookmark the sites and check them yourself. Apply anyway. If you're sitting there wondering whether you're "ready", apply. A no from a fellowship says nothing about your talent. These programs get thousands of applications. And don't forget what's already in your pocket. MFJF's Mentor Program is free for every member, and our MFJF Academy workshops are too. Go use them. Whatever's next for you, we want to help you get there. Reach out anytime with questions or just to talk career goals. All the Best, Liv Today's New Jobs144 live roles on the US board this morning, and 13 of those landed overnight — first in gets read first. Recommended Job of the DayWriting Assistant tops today's list. A New York film production company wants someone alongside their screenwriter and producer, drafting and revising scripts, treatments, synopses and pitch documents, and keeping it all properly formatted. Part-time, on-site, across independent and commercial work. It suits you if you've written for theatre or film, hit deadlines without being chased, and can keep what you read to yourself. Best thing you can do: send a short, clean writing sample that proves you can hold someone else's voice rather than your own. Get it in today. Small teams like this read as applications arrive and start narrowing the field early.
Talent Agency Internship is with a long-standing, industry-leading agency in New York, covering commercial, broadcast, film, theatre, TV and literary. Mailroom, research projects for departments, admin, plus orientation, career planning sessions and a closing project. Paid at $18.42 an hour, roughly 24 hours a week, Tuesday to Thursday in the office. Agency intakes get picked over quickly, so apply while your name's near the top. Also on the board — 144 live roles, 13 new today
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Upcoming Virtual Workshops Thu 5 Nov, 6:00pm ESTMFJF Monthly Career Clinic Free for members
Starting a career in the film industry is a lonely business, but just imagine each month if you could speak with an experienced filmmaker and get answers to all your questions and concerns. Better still you can share your worries and listen to others, compare notes and learn all the tricks and tips to getting ahead in the Film Industry. Well, now you can via the MFJF Monthly Career Advice Clinic! Come along each month to get your questions answered and learn from our amazing community. The clinic takes the form of a virtual 60-minute workshop hosted by experienced filmmaker Christina Northrup. Christina will present each month and take live Q&A from anyone who wants to talk, if you want to just listen that is absolutely fine. The overall aim of these monthly workshops is to help you establish your film career! Starting a film career can be very lonely, constantly thinking you are on the outside looking in, desperate for somebody to recognise you have what it takes. And the truth is you are not alone, everyone feels the same. Sharing our concerns, listening to others and having an experienced filmmaker pass on her guidance is one very large step in the right… Book your placeThu 3 Dec, 7:00pm ESTMFJF Monthly Career Clinic Free for members
Starting a career in the film industry is a lonely business, but just imagine each month if you could speak with an experienced filmmaker and get answers to all your questions and concerns. Better still you can share your worries and listen to others, compare notes and learn all the tricks and tips to getting ahead in the Film Industry. Well, now you can via the MFJF Monthly Career Advice Clinic! Come along each month to get your questions answered and learn from our amazing community. The clinic takes the form of a virtual 60-minute workshop hosted by experienced filmmaker Christina Northrup. Christina will present each month and take live Q&A from anyone who wants to talk, if you want to just listen that is absolutely fine. The overall aim of these monthly workshops is to help you establish your film career! Starting a film career can be very lonely, constantly thinking you are on the outside looking in, desperate for somebody to recognise you have what it takes. And the truth is you are not alone, everyone feels the same. Sharing our concerns, listening to others and having an experienced filmmaker pass on her guidance is one very large step in the right… Book your place |
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This is a general set PA role with some transport responsibilities, covering three days at the end of October. It… Various Crew Volunteer · Chicago, TBA · Closes 30th October A graduate student film production is looking for crew across several departments. They need a Production Designer, Makeup & Hair, an Art Assistant, a Boom Operator, a Swing, a Grip and a 2nd AC.
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