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Opportunities in the Archival Producer track are for post producers responsible for managing and overseeing the research, acquisition, organization, and licensing of archival footage, photographs, documents, and other materials used in film, television, documentaries, and other productions.

The Ideal Candidate

You have a keen eye for detail, stellar organizational skills, and a genuine enthusiasm for research. Your ability to navigate digital databases and archival collections is exceptional. You find joy in a high-functioning spreadsheet. You're interested in deepening your understanding of intellectual property rights, copyright laws, and licensing agreements, which are the cornerstones of the legal and ethical aspects of archival usage.

Recognizing the importance of clear and expedient communication, you value collaborating closely with filmmakers and understand the importance of archival material to accurate depictions of events, settings, and characters.

What To Expect

As the Archival Producer Resident, you'll work closely with an experienced Archival Producer on active projects, contributing to research, organization, and sourcing of archival material. You'll have hands-on experience with rights clearances, tracking materials throughout production, and preparing spreadsheets for licensing agreements, permissions, and Fair Use considerations.

As you gain experience and exposure to the landscape of vendors, rightsholders, and the negotiation processes of Archival Producing, you’ll learn the value of this specialized skill set and its integral role in content production.

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Opportunities in Color are available for artists with an interest in photography and color theory. Skills and knowledge of the software used to manipulate color, contrast, and saturation effectively such as DaVinci Resolve or Adobe Premiere are necessary for a fulfilling experience.

The Ideal Candidate

You are cultivating your skill set with a blend of technical expertise, artistic sensibility, and passion for visual storytelling. A foundation in color theory allows you to understand how various hues, tones, and contrasts can evoke specific emotions and enrich narrative elements in visual mediums.

You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with directors, cinematographers, and fellow post production team members to bring the desired aesthetic vision to life for each project. Excellent communication skills enable you to effectively interpret and implement feedback from clients and colleagues alike.

Dedication to professional growth is evident as you proactively seek out opportunities for skill development and awareness of emerging trends and technologies in color correction and post production.

What To Expect

Color facilities are dynamic environments where you'll interact with a variety of projects throughout the day. As a Color Resident, you'll join a team handling both short and long-form content. You'll collaborate with color assistants, preparing files for colorists and aiding them with technical tasks. You'll also have opportunities to observe colorists in action, gaining insight into their creative processes as you observe working sessions in color bays.

Design and Visual Effects offer a wide range of roles within the creative fields. Opportunities are available for designers, animators, 3D artists, and compositors. Skills and knowledge of the software within these disciplines are necessary for a fulfilling experience.

The Ideal Candidate

You are on your journey within the field of design and visual effects, developing your portfolio of work. You appreciate how design enhances storytelling by weaving together disparate elements to reinforce the narrative. Additionally, you recognize the significance of visual effects in elevating intricate filmmaking processes.

You're eager to become part of a collaborative team that prioritizes mutual support and ongoing learning among its members.

What To Expect

As a Resident within the field of Design and Visual Effects, you will be positioned in active projects in either long or short form content, including motion graphic narrative sequences and main title sequences. Working alongside a diverse team of artists and producers, you’ll have an active role in the development and production of the projects to which you are assigned.

Opportunities in editorial are for assistant editors, associate editors and editors. Skills and knowledge of Avid and/or Premiere within these disciplines are necessary for a fulfilling experience.

The Ideal Candidate

You are on the continuum of learning the craft of editing, and have made a choice to pursue a career in post production. You appreciate the value of the editor’s role in storytelling and seek greater hands-on experience to deepen your skillset.

You are eager to learn the nuanced communication processes and protocols that take place in the editorial environment, which includes navigating feedback from a project’s stakeholders, such as directors, producers, commissioning executives, and clients.

What To Expect

As an editorial Resident, you will be positioned in an active project in either long or short form content. You will work within an editorial team, supporting and contributing to the work that the entire team is doing. Over the course of the residency, you may work across a variety of projects.

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Opportunities in the Post Producing track are for Post Production Coordinators, Post Producers, and Post Supervisors.

The Ideal Candidate

As a Post Producer, your role is central to the successful completion of a project, leading the workflows for a project’s final stages and delivery.

You excel in organization, attention to detail, and demonstrate creative problem-solving abilities, especially in time-sensitive environments. Your communication style is clear, timely, and diplomatic, empowering effective collaboration. You prioritize quality and have the ability to inspire others to achieve a common goal.

A Post Producer remains attuned to a project's resources, creative requirements and the navigation of competing demands. Understanding the key elements of the delivery process and ensuring that final project files meet distributor specifications are central skills of a post producer.

What To Expect

As a Post Producing Resident, you will be positioned in active projects in either long or short form content. Post Producing residents can anticipate the opportunity to learn from seasoned producers about the skills within a variety of workflows that constitute the post production process.