• Access to high-quality, state-of-the-art equipment

• Utilization of cutting-edge facilities

• Location Scouting

• Script Writing and Clearance

• Directing

• Cinematography

• Boom Operation

• Grip Work

• Gaffer Roles

• Director’s Book and Shot List Preparation

• Line Production and Budget Management

• Editing

• Stipends to eliminate costs for trainees

• Daily breakfast and lunch provided by Craft Services

• Transportation support

• Professional guidance, resume support, letters of recommendation, business cards, and certificates

• Ownership of original work, enabling trainees to create films for festival entries and portfolios

Highlighting Trinitee Stokes, a 2024 trainee, who is developing her short film into a full feature and will attend film school in New York this fall. CREW is committed to investing in her feature film.

Working with film festival professionals to educate trainees on the festival entry process, including scoring criteria.

• Underwriting first-year membership fees for any union nationwide

• Supporting ongoing training and development

• Expanding the summer program to a year-round initiative, county-wide and for adults