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Between 2022 and 2025, Education Media successfully launched and administered five statewide cohorts of the Entry-Level Production Accounting (ELPA) Program and one cohort of the Mid-Career Production Accounting (MCPA) Program. These initiatives were designed to provide industry-aligned, equity-driven workforce training to aspiring and transitioning professionals across California, with a focus on underrepresented communities.
Entry-Level Production Accounting
The California Film Commission – Pilot Career Pathways Program is excited to announce the next session of its Entry-Level Production Accounting Course this March. This course will equip students throughout CA with the skills and connections to obtain an entry-level position in TV & Film Production Accounting. The 7-week, distance learning opportunity starts on March 22nd and will be hosted on the Diversity Production Pro.® The course is supported by projects in the CA Film & TV Tax Credit Program and is FREE to all those accepted. Application closes March 2, 2025.
Begins Saturday, March 22nd, Time TBA – Via 1-hour Online Meeting
About: This 7-week course for CA residents will teach the fundamentals of what it takes to enter and excel in Production Accounting for Film & TV.
Cost:
The course is supported by projects in the CA Film & TV Tax Credit Program and is FREE to all those accepted.
Application link:
Questions?
Course inquiries: cfcpilot@iatsetrainingtrust.org
For technical support (DPP portal and application process): TechSupport@diversityproductionprograms.online
Mid-Career Production Accounting
The California Film Commission – Pilot Career Pathways Program is excited to announce the inaugural session of its Mid-Career Production Accounting Course. This course will equip students throughout CA with the skills and connections to advance their careers in TV & Film Production Accounting. The 8-week distance learning opportunity starts on October 5th and will be hosted on the Diversity Production Pro® (DPP). The course is supported by projects in the CA Film & TV Tax Credit Program and is FREE to all those accepted.
Application opens September 6, 2024.
Deadline Extended: September 23, 2024 @10a.
Begins Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 10 am – Via Online Meeting
About: This 8-week course for CA residents will teach the fundamentals of what it takes to advance a career in Production Accounting for Film & TV.
Cost: The course is supported by projects in the CA Film & TV Tax Credit Program and is FREE to all those accepted.
Pre-Requisite: Candidates for this course must meet one (or more) of the following criteria:
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Have 1 year of experience working as a Production Accounting Clerk.
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Have 1 year of experience working in a Production Finance office.
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Have successfully completed the CFC Career Pathways Program’s Entry-Level Production Accounting Course.
Application link:
CFC- Career Pathways Program:
https://film.ca.gov/tax-credit/pilot-skills-training/
Questions?
Course inquiries: cfcpilot@iatsetrainingtrust.org
For technical support (DPP portal and application process): TechSupport@diversityproductionprograms.online
Entry-Level Production Accounting
The California Film Commission – Pilot Career Pathways Program is excited to announce the next session of its Entry-Level Production Accounting Course this June. This course will equip students throughout CA with the skills and connections to obtain an entry level position in TV & Film Production Accounting. The 7 week, distance learning opportunity starts on June 2nd and will be hosted on the Diversity Production Pro.® The course is supported by projects in the CA Film & TV Tax Credit Program and is FREE to all those accepted. Application closes May 13, 2024.
Begins Sunday, June 2nd, Time TBD – Via 1-hour Online Meeting
About: This is a 7-week course for CA residents that will teach the fundamentals of what it takes to enter and excel in Production Accounting for Film & TV.
Cost: The course is supported by projects in the CA Film & TV Tax Credit Program and is FREE to all those accepted.
Application link:
https://forms.gle/adUYyYeX7uSsbPPy5
Questions:
cfcpilot@iatsetrainingtrust.org
CFC- Career Pathways Program:
Get in Touch
- info@edmedia.productions
- (213) 469-5372
- 444 West Ocean Boulevard, Suite 800, Long Beach, CA 90802