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Provider Institution
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DIRECTORS GUILD OF AMERICA & THE ALLIANCE OF MOTION PICTURE & TELEVISION PRODUCERS |
Center School Department
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Program
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Assistant Director Training Program |
Career Area
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F, TV. |
Program Description
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The Directors Guild-Producer Training Plan was established in 1965 by the Directors Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. The purpose of the Program is to provide equal access to men and women of diverse backgrounds |
Areas of Study
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Assistant Directors Training |
Curriculum Emphasis
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The Program is designed to give participants the basic knowledge of the organization and logistics of motion picture and television production, including set operations, paperwork and the applicable working terms and conditions of the collective bargainin |
Degree / Certificate
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None. Upon satisfactory completion of the Program, graduates' names will be placed on the Southern California Area Qualification List (QL) and they will be eligible for employment as a Second Assistant Director and membership in the Directors Guild of Ame |
Admission Requirement
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Approximately 15 trainees accepted each year. |
Enrollment of Students
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1. Have employment eligibility to work in the United States; and2. Have a high school diploma; and 3. Be a minimum of 21 years of age by June 23, 2006; and 4. Have a demonstrated interest and/or experience in the motion picture and television, enterta |
Academic Calendar
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Typical workday is 12 to 16 hours. Trainees must always be available for work. Work assignments are on a freelance basis and are assigned with little notice. Trainees must complete 400 days of on-the- job training and attend regular seminars. The program |
Number of Faculty
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Trainees are supervised by Unit Production Managers and Assistant Directors. Guest lecturers for the seminars are working professionals in the industry. |
Facilities / Equipment
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Trainees will be working on studio lots, local or distant locations including a variety of places and on differing terrain and in all kinds of weather. |
Tuition Fees
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$75 application fee. |
Contact Person
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Address
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14724 Ventura Blvd., Suite 775Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 |
Phone Number(s)
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Tel. 818.386.2545Fax 818.386.2876 |
Email
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Web Site
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