The Academy Gold Rising Program is a talent development, diversity, and inclusion initiative designed to enhance internship experiences under the Academy brand. The initiative ultimately helps cement, strengthen, and clarify long-standing but independent efforts to address concerns of accessibility and opportunity for underrepresented communities throughout our country.

Gold Rising works in conjunction with various studios, industry suppliers, and key organizations to create an eight (8) week summer educational and networking experience as the first part of a multi-tiered program. The summer provides an emphasis on high-quality talent to help college seniors, recent graduates, and young professionals acquire the knowledge, skills, and connections to achieve success as they navigate in front of and behind-the-camera full-time careers in entertainment; while offering unprecedented and exclusive access to the industry through its more than 10,000 members.

 

HOW TO APPLY

There are two ways to become a part of Gold Rising.

For California-based students interested in behind-the-camera careers, click here to learn more about Production Track.

For students interested in applying for an internship , click here.

DETAILS:

The 2024 program runs from June through August 2024. Those interns who work directly for The Academy work a minimum of 20 hours per week. Hours vary for interns employed by participating partner companies.

1. Applications Open: November 2023
2. Eligibility requirements: Community College, Trade School, and University Undergraduate or Graduate students from the Class of 2024 or 2025 in good academic standing are eligible.
3. For any questions, email goldrising@oscars.org. 

The Academy Gold Rising Production Track is available for students from Los Angeles community colleges, state schools, and trade schools who have a specific behind-the-camera career focused on cinematography, costume design, film editing, production design, sound, and visual effects. Students in this track will have the opportunity to get hands-on experience shooting on a soundstage, as well as possible on-set experience, health and safety regulations permitting. Students interested in the Production Track are also encouraged to apply for an internship with one of our partner companies.

2024 applications are now open.

Requirements

Students must be enrolled in one of the following schools or colleges:

1. California State Universities
2. Exceptional Minds Academy
3. Gnomon School of Visual Effects, Game, and Animation
4. Los Angeles City College
5. Los Angeles Trade Tech College
6. Los Angeles Film School
7. New York Film Academy
8. Woodbury University
9. Local community colleges

Students must be focused in 1 of the following 6 disciplines:

1. Cinematography
2. Costume Design
3. Film Editing
4. Production Design
5. Sound
6. Visual Effects
7. Students must be in the graduating class of 2024, or 2025, or have graduated within the last two years.

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