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The Academy Gold Rising Production Track is available for students with specific below-the-line career focuses on cinematography, costume design, film editing, production design, sound, and visual effects. Students on this track will have the opportunity to get hands-on experience shooting on a sound stage, as well as spend one week on the set of an active production shadowing various departments, health and safety regulations permitting. While the Academy Gold Production Track does not offer internships, students who have internships at outside companies are encouraged to apply.
2022 applications will open February 15, 2022.
Requirements
Students must be enrolled in one of the following schools or colleges:
- Cal State Universities
- Exceptional Minds Academy
- Gnomon School of Visual Effects, Game, and Animation
- Los Angeles Trade Tech
- Los Angeles Film School
- New York Film Academy
- Select local community colleges from the community college consortioum
Students must be focused in 1 of the following 6 disciplines:
- Cinematography
- Costume Design
- Film Editing
- Production Design
- Sound
- Visual Effects
Students must be in the graduating class of 2022, 2023, or 2024.
HOW TO APPLY: Please submit the following materials to your program manager for consideration by or before March 15, 2022.
(1) Cover Letter
(2) Resume
(3) Essay #1: Please describe how this program relates to your professional and personal goals in your specific career focus or discipline. (maximum 1 paragraph- 100 words or less)
(4) Essay #2: Personal Statement (OPTIONAL): Is there any other relevant information that you want us to know prior to making our decision? (maximum 1 paragraph – 100 words or less)