NOVAC

NOVAC is excited to announce our next Delta Regional Authority (DRA) + Louisiana Economic Development (LED) funded Film Industry Workforce Training.

Art Department Pathway Intensive!

This training is in partnership with Film New Orleans and Local IATSE Local 478.

Prospective participants are required to complete an application and may be asked to interview for placement in the training. Participants that complete all post-training requirements will be eligible to be referred for film-industry positions as productions reach out to NOVAC for their hiring needs. 

This training is FREE and open to Louisiana residents  (18 yrs old +). 

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. 

Participants also gain NOVAC membership for one year.
 

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 will be held in-person, in New Orleans over 10 days (June 2nd - June 13th) 

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 pathways: 

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

20 total seats available 

Training Timeline | (8 hr training days) | 9am - 5pm (tentative) 

• June 2nd - 3rd - (Art Department Fundamentals  + Local 478 Basics): In-class + instructional time (Both Pathways together)  
• June 4th - 10th - (Art Department Pathway Breakout,): Specific training tailored to the respective Art Dept pathway (Pathways separated)
• June 11th - 13th -  (Mock-set building + Wrap/Breakdown): Hands-on training where trainees take what they’ve learned in class to work together as an Art Department to design, paint, and decorate, and strike 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