Dive deep into the filmmaking field with technical training, career counseling, an internship stipend, and internship placement support. Make connections between media-making and social justice while learning from artists and entrepreneurs.
Are you interested in learning about video production as a profession? The Bridges Fellowship is designed to help a diverse cohort of transitional-age youth (18-24 years old) learn strategies to successfully prepare for, challenge, and ultimately surmount the barriers to entering and staying in the media industry. Bridges Fellows will receive an immersive 10-week training in workplace literacy, career readiness, and communication skills while gaining experience in video pre-production, production, and post-production.
Fellows will:
The Bridges Fellowship consists of 10 weeks of instruction. Attendance of at least 90% is required to stay enrolled in the program. Only apply to Bridges if you can commit to the schedule as outlined:
If your schedule does not work with the current cohort schedule please ask us about options for independent study.
Independent Study: TechSF model. Complete five 8-hour classes, 3-5 career readiness trainings, find an internship and job placement to receive one of the following four fast track certificates: Editor, Producer/Editor, Design, or Digital Marketing. (Depends on class availability and student schedule)
For more information about independent study fast track certificate options visit: bavc.org/learn/certificates
Fellows will create a video for a local community-based organization for a 35-hour client project experience. Fellows are expected to complete the 35 hours and then present their work and experience at the Symposium on April 25, 2019.
Applicants must be between the ages of 18-24. Applicants must be able to commit to all program components and dates. Twelve fellows will be selected.
Deadline: Wednesday, January 30 by 11:59 pm or before! We recommend applying early to ensure your spot. For questions, please contact us via email youthprograms@bavc.org with “Bridges Application” in the subject line.
