PRESS RELEASE: Get Your Foot in the Door of Cutting Edge Virtual Production for Films & TV
Fancy learning on the job AND being paid for it? Dreamscreen Australia & Media Mentors Australia launch industry traineeships
With the support of Screen Australia Production Crew Skills Training Fund, Dreamscreen Australia & Media Mentors Australia are excited to launch a paid traineeship program for 3 virtual production studio hands.
“Dreamscreen is excited to welcome new talent who are keen to make the most of the opportunity of working on a world class Virtual Production stage. Trainees will get to work across the best productions and work with our experienced team, researching and developing best work practices. We are thrilled and can’t wait for trainees to start.”
Clayton Jacobson
Dreamscreen Australia CEO / Founder
The traineeships are inspired by the apprenticeship model and combine classroom education, workplace learning, skills development and work experience.
The 3 trainees will receive an apprenticeship level wage for 3 months during which time they’ll undergo a specially designed training program.
The program has been put together by Esther Coleman-Hawkins from Media Mentors Australia and the team from Dreamscreen Australia.
“The filmmaking industry is in need of new talent who can help align its limitless potential with a practical application. Studio Hands will have the opportunity to not only learn from the industry’s best talent but also to be involved in the most exciting technology to grace the filmmaking world.”
Bridget McNamara
Dreamscreen Australia Production Manager
Head of Industry Development Ken Crouch said: “Screen Australia is delighted to support Dreamscreen Australia & Media Mentors Australia to launch this exciting traineeship. This initiative will provide trainees with the essential skills and expertise to gain work in virtual production, and the opportunity to create highly immersive experiences that engage audiences in new and exciting ways. I encourage any aspiring filmmakers who are interested in virtual Production to apply for this traineeship.”
The training program will include a placement at VA Hire, who are supporting this program; grip and equipment training with Robbie Hansford from R&J Gripping, first aid certification, and manual lifting certification. Once they’ve undergone a general education, they’ll start 3 weeks of dedicated learning about virtual production. They’ll shadow each department before undergoing a weeklong studio hand course delivered by the Dreamscreen Australia Team.
Throughout the traineeship they’ll receive pastoral support and scaffolding from Media Mentors Australia.
At the end of the 12 weeks, there may be the option of ongoing work at Dreamscreen Australia. They will also work with Media Mentors Australia to create a work ready CV, learn networking and job-hunting skills and provide the support necessary so that they can capitalise on their training and keep the skills in the industry.
“The apprenticeship or trainee model works brilliantly in other industries and I’m thrilled to be able to start exploring how we can make it work in the screen industry.”
People interested in applying for the traineeship can apply here:
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3722471569
No prior experience in the screen industry is necessary and we’re keen to accept applications from people who bring transferrable skills from other industries.
The traineeship will commence late-October.
Applications close Friday 6th October – unless otherwise filled.
Dreamscreen About:
Dreamscreen Australia is a state-of-the-art Virtual Production studio, aiming to empower artists to realise their vision with ease and autonomy.
About Media Mentors Australia Pty Ltd
Media Mentors Australia is a company which helps people have better careers in the screen industry. We do this through mentoring, workshops, conferences, skill development and networking events.
