Santa Fe Community College program is free for New Mexico residents
The Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) announced the SFCC Continuing Education and Workforce Development in partnership with the Stagecoach Foundation Inc. and SFCC Film program is accepting applications for its Production Assistant (PA) Training for Film and Television class, which is free to New Mexico residents. The training sessions will be on the Santa Fe Community College campus, 6401 Richards Ave., Santa Fe, on Saturdays and Sundays, May 17 through June 1. Participants in this intensive program will earn their OSHA 10 safety certification (Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s 10-hour training course that teaches how to recognize and avoid workplace hazards), and upon completing resume coaching with the Stagecoach Foundation, graduates are referred to productions seeking trained PAs.
The film industry continues to grow in New Mexico along with the demand for trained production assistants for film and television. SFCC Film Department Chair Milton C. Riess said, “If you are interested in a career in the film and television industry, this is the best place to begin.”
The training is structured to fit into a series of weekend classes. Each weekend training is led by industry professionals teaching from their field of experience, focusing on essential skills for production assistants both on set and in the production office. Set safety and film basics, walkie-talkies, lockups, set etiquette, call sheets and resume building are among the topics taught in the program. The final weekend emphasizes set safety and includes the OSHA 10 certification. Participants will have one-on-one resume and interview coaching and will be presented as candidates to productions for hire through the PA Production Incentive Program.
SFCC has been training New Mexico film crews for more than 20 years. Classes are hands-on and taught by film industry professionals.
For information and applications, visit protecsantafe.com or email Candice Mirabal at [email protected]. The class sizes are limited, so applicants are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible. For registration assistance, email [email protected] or call 505-428-1676.