Ny dga ad training program

This exciting program accepts a limited number of candidates each year to participate in on-the-job training to become Second Assistant Directors. Candidates compete for a program position through a rigorous selection process.

Once accepted, a Trainee completes or days of paid, hands-on work experience on actual film and television projects. An HMO is provided. He or she also attends a number of mandatory seminars on various aspects of the industry. Each Trainee who satisfactorily completes the program's requirements is invited to join the Guild. During the course of two years, a Trainee will work on a variety of productions which may include full length feature films high or low budget , episodic television, TV movies, commercials, etc.

After each assignment, individual performances are evaluated by the Assistant Directors and Unit Production Mangers in writing.

Evaluations are reviewed by the Program Administrator and the Trustees. Meetings are conducted with individual Trainees to review their performance on an ongoing basis. There is no flexibility in establishing a schedule.

Trainees are at the beck and call of the production and must be available for calls seven days a week, 24 hours a day. A Trainee may be required to stand for long periods of time, to run, to climb, and to lift and carry equipment. A Trainee must understand that the film business in NY is not constant. Acceptance into the Program does not represent a guarantee of consecutive assignments. Trainees must be prepared to cope with periods of unemployment, like many people who work in the entertainment industry.

When not assigned to a production, Trainees may need to supplement their income with short term employment. Please read carefully. Deadline date: Wednesday, December 1, Upon successful and timely receipt of this application and all requested documents eligible applicants will receive confirmation of Phase One of the formal assessment process. Incomplete applications will not be considered for further review. Phase One, on-line testing is administered by an independent assessment organization and consists of written exercises designed to evaluate problem-solving skills, interpersonal orientation and temperament.

Testing date is in Saturday, February 12,