Paid Filmmaker Internship Job at MRA Recruiting Services, Rock Island, IL

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  • MRA Recruiting Services
  • Rock Island, IL

Job Description

Paid Filmmaker Internship
Fresh Films
Rock Island, IL 


 


Accelerated Paid Film Training Programs in Chicago + Rock Island

Ready to kick-start a career in the entertainment industry? Then apply for the Fresh Films Accelerated Training Program to advance your skills and your connections to access jobs in the rapidly growing film and TV industry.

This is a competitive PAID training program with only 15 training spots per location:

  • Open to  Illinois residents  ages 18–29
  • You must have graduated high school (can be in college or the workforce)
  • You do  not  need previous filmmaking experience
  • You must have a passion for film and be able to commit to the full training program January to June (see dates below)
  • Paid $700 for training (plus additional if working on-set)

If you meet the criteria above,  apply now!The application deadline is January 4, 2026, but applications and candidate interviews will be done on a rolling basis.

Program Overview

The program uses hands-on production training, guest speakers and workforce skills sessions to get you job ready.

As part of the program, you will:

  • Produce 3 projects to add to your portfolio while gaining experience alongside Hollywood Pros from  The Roku Channel Fremantle  (producers of  American Idol ), and other studios
  • Get certified in Adobe Premiere editing
  • Have an opportunity to work on-set of a TV or Film production to gain your IMDb credit
  • Make industry connections via studio tours and speaker sessions
  • Sharpen your resume and interview skills to access internships & jobs

Specific Training Session Dates

Trainees must attend all sessions in-person:

  • Continues Tuesday & Thursday from January 13 to May 21
  • Additional dates TBD for studio tours, meet & greets and industry training sessions. Please note that some of these sessions may take place in early June.

We Make it Easy

Founded in 1901, MRA is a nonprofit employer association that serves more than 4,000 employers, covering more than one million employees.

As one of the largest employer associations in the nation, MRA helps its member organizations thrive by offering the most comprehensive assortment of HR services, information, education, and resources to help build successful workplaces and a powerful workforce.

We partner with these companies working directly with their HR department and leadership to hire their talent. We are a direct line to the company, not an agency recruiter.

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