NOVAC

NOVAC is excited to announce our Delta Regional Authority (DRA) - funded Film Industry Workforce Training in partnership with Film New Orleans and Local IATSE 478. This training is free and open to the public and accessible to participants (18 yrs old +) across Louisiana. Prospective participants will be required to complete an application and may be asked to interview before being accepted into the training. Participants that complete training requirements will be referred to film-industry positions as productions reach out to NOVAC for their hiring needs. 

And, participants gain FREE NOVAC membership for one year.

Our goal is to empower local residents who haven’t traditionally had pathways into the entertainment industry with access to training, career readiness support, and below-the-line job opportunities on major studio productions filmed in Louisiana. The film industry continues to expand in Louisiana, and we believe local residents deserve the training and support to secure production jobs. 

 NOVAC member benefits includes:

Film-Industry Job referrals  (Louisiana residents only)

• Annual career consultation (Required for job referrals)
• Annual resume assistance (Required for job referrals)
• Equipment rentals
• 20% discount on workshops
• Member-only events
• Film industry resources

 Art Department Pathway Intensive

This training is in partnership with the Local IATSE 478 Union  and will be held in-person, in New Orleans over three weeks this fall. 

The Art Department is one of the larger departments, and there are several creative job opportunities that fall under this department. The Art Department is responsible for creating the overall visual look of a film or television show in collaboration with the director and other departments. An Art department is led by the Production Designer, who supervises multiple sub-departments. Together the Art Department designs, builds, decorates, and makes aesthetic adjustments on set.

Please Note:

• Applicants must be Louisiana residents and 18 or over to qualify for this training program. 
•  Applicants are required to select ONE pathway of focus listed below and be available to attend all 10 days.  
• Successful completion of this training program will allow participants to earn required days to be eligible for the Local 478 union. 

This training entails the following three pathways

• Set Decoration Pathway  (10 seats available) 
• Scenic/Painting Pathway  (10 seats available)

20 total seats available 

Training Timeline

• Training Week 1 - (June 2nd- 6th) - (Art Department + Local 478 Basics): In-class + instructional time (All Pathways together)  
• Training Week 2 - (June 9th -13th) -  (Art Department Pathway Breakout,): Specific training tailored to the respective Art Dept pathway (Pathways separated)  (Mock-set building): Hands-on training where trainees take what they’ve learned in class to work together as an Art Department to design, build, paint, and decorate a set. (All Pathways together) 

   Participants of this training will learn the “who, what, when, where and why of the Art Dept, while also learning practical and technical skills needed for working as an Art Department practitioner at a high-level. 

If you believe you would be a suitable candidate for the program, we encourage you to apply by May 16th. 

For any questions, contact Shantrell Green. 

shantrell@novacvideo.org

This program is supported in part by Delta Regional Authority and facilitated in partnership with IATSE LOCAL 478