Dakar Digital Content Lab Internship program for 15-20 eligible college students. Launch July 19 Eligible students must be a Junior or Senior at the beginning of the program. Students must complete an application, turn in a resume, cover letter, and two letters of recommendation.
Students intern at Hart-Beat Studios and can earn credit hours for their perspective college. 1. Students will work as Production and Development Interns on Hart-beat Studios/ LOL Network projects Students will develop and produce 1-3 projects Each student must develop an idea for a project and pitch them as if they were in the studio system. Students and Hart-Beat Executives vote on which projects they decide to “pick up”. Students are assigned roles within production and roles are switched per project so students can learn different positions.
Students will participate in professional development and production courses The Business of Hollywood (Lectures, panels, and Q&A’s with industry professionals) The Development Process for the Creative Industries Professional Production Methods Creating digital profile, i.e. LinkedIn, IMDB, Youtube, Vimeo, Tumblr, WordPress, Twitter. Enter Participating Partners Pipeline Database, Lead Generation for Recruitment, ODMEO, USC ICT Research, Fox Innovation Lab, Intel Engineer Science Fair
Additional Incentives Students are paired with a professional mentor based on their specific interest.
Students are given the opportunity to tour major production studios and attend industry-related events. Students earn an IMDb credit for their productions and internship work. Student projects are showcased and celebrated during a mini-film festival with friends and family. Students are assisted with job/internship placement upon completion of the program. Things to decide Payment/Stipend - Internships can be paid so students don’t have to find outside work. Or living stipends can be distributed. Housing – Hart-Beat could provide housing or agreement can be made with nearby college to provide discounted housing for students
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