iFilm
At iFilm, our mission is to empower underserved minorities by providing them with the knowledge and tools necessary to create and develop the art of cinema. Through our programs and resources, we strive to level the playing field in the film industry and give a voice to those who have been historically marginalized. By nurturing a diverse community of filmmakers and storytellers, we seek to inspire change, promote empathy, and bring untold stories to the forefront of cinema.
How we complete our mission:
Williams n Co is proud to partner with Ifilm216. All graduates of the ifilm initiative have the opportunity to be placed at Williams n Co with a paid position. Our ultimate goal is to help create a more inclusive and diverse local film industry. We believe that by empowering underrepresented voices and supporting them in their creative endeavors, we can help to bring about positive change and pave the way for a more equitable future in the film industry. With a focus on below the line jobs we can help non-union students earn enough hours to inevitably join the union, we plan to help the Cleveland Film Commision achieve its personal goals of growing a more thriving diverse workforce.
FILM & TV INDUSTRY JOB TRAINING
Below The Line Talent
- Grip And Electric
- Location Management
- Transportation
- Production Assistant
- Catering
- Hair & Make Up
- Wardrobe
- Carpentry & Set decoration
- Rigging
- Drone Video Operation
Creating Jobs for In-Demand Workforce
- Crew = over 50% of small film budget
- 25 people per production
- non union "local hires" $175-450/day
- growth of local production
- union wages $100,000 a year
Creating Connections
- Expanding employment and trajectories
- Pathways to college
- On the job training and professional development
- Apprenticeships for union trades
- Pension and health benefits
- On the Job Training
winning awards
completed project
best shots
happy clients
LABOR INFRASTRUCTURE FOR FILM, TV INDUSTRY
One Year Adult Apprenticeship Program (ages 21 and over)
- 25-50 adults / year, paid $15 an hour
- General Construction and Below The Line training
- 4 years = 200 graduates
- Vocational training for immediate hire
One Year Young Adult Apprenticeship Program (ages 20 and under)
- 25-50 young adult / year, paid $15 an hour
- Cinema Education
- 4 years = 200 graduates
- 1/3 graduates expected to be accepted college
- 2/3 graduates complete vocational training, eligible to work on local productions
LONG LIVE CINEMA
iFilm Training BTS video
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