Career Development

The training prepares New Yorkers with the essential knowledge and skills that craftspeople need to work successfully backstage and on set as Costumers and Dressers- the first step toward a union career.

Applications are closed.

The training prepares licensed hair stylists for entertainment careers through the presentation of both theoretical information as well as practical, hands-on training in hair of all lengths and textures, focusing on period hairstyling, braiding, and wig preparation.

Applications are closed.

A training in collaboration with I.A.T.S.E Local 52 to prepare early-career professionals for union careers in the Grip, Electric and Shop Craft Departments in film and television production.

Applications are closed.

Warner Bros. Discovery Action to Access has partnered with Reel Works’ MediaMKRS program to create a free 8-week training program to develop post-production coordinators that will prepare them to work in high-end scripted programming. Applications are closed.

A training in collaboration with I.A.T.S.E Local 489 to prepare early-career professionals for successful union careers in the Grip Department in film and television production. This paid intensive training is taught by union members with essential work readiness skills provided by Reel Works staff.

Applications are closed.

MediaMKRS and The Studio at Reel Works are launching The Production Assistant Training sponsored by Amazon Studios to serve young, NYC, adults interested in becoming Production Assistants. Trainees will learn from a combination of instruction, hands-on set experience and conversations with guest speakers. The program is designed to be an accelerated, hands-on training. Applications are closed.

The training prepares licensed hair stylists for entertainment careers through the presentation of both theoretical information as well as practical, hands-on training in hair of all lengths and textures, focusing on period hairstyling, braiding, and wig preparation.

Applications are closed.

Reel Works has partnered with Netflix to launch the virtual VFX Producer Training this Spring! This program is a free 4-week training to develop Visual Effect Producers that will prepare them to work in freelance, scripted programming. Classes will be taught by industry professionals who will provide them with real-world knowledge. Applications are closed.

Reel Works and IATSE Local 798 have partnered for the IATSE Entertainment Industry Makeup Artist Training which prepares makeup professionals of all backgrounds for successful union careers in the Makeup Department for theater, film, and television productions. Applications are closed.

Warner Bros. Discovery Access to Action has partnered with Reel Works’ MediaMKRS program to create a free 7-week training program to develop post-production supervisors that will prepare them to work in high-end scripted programming.

Applications are closed.

MediaMKRS and the Pittsburgh Film Office are launching The Production Assistant Training to serve young adults interested in becoming Production Assistants. Trainees will learn from instruction, hands-on set experience, and conversations with guest speakers. The program is designed to be an accelerated, hands-on training.

Applications are closed.

As a result of Warner Bros. Discovery’s commitment to building a more inclusive workforce, Warner Bros. Discovery Access has partnered with Reel Works’ MediaMKRS program to create a free 16-session training launching this fall in Los Angeles to develop visual effects coordinators that will prepare them to work in high-end scripted programming.

Applications are closed.

In partnership with the I.A.T.S.E. Local United Scenic Artists 829, Reel Works is hosting an intensive training program to prepare New Yorkers with the essential skills as the first step to working successfully on set as a Scenic Artist or Industrial and a first step toward a union career.

Applications are closed.

In partnership with I.A.T.S.E. Local 489, Reel Works is hosting an intensive training program, the IATSE Local 489 Wardrobe Training to prepare Pittsburgh’s rising professionals with the essential skills, credentials, experience Wardrobe Workers need to work successfully on set.

Applications are closed.

Reel Works and IATSE Local 600, International Cinematographers Guild are partnering to launch the IATSE Local 600 Loader Training to prepare New York’s diverse talent with the essential skills, credentials, experience, and attitude that Camera Loaders need to work successfully on the set of TV and Film Productions in the Camera Department - and a first step toward a union career!

Applications are closed.

The IATSE Entertainment Industry Makeup Artist Training prepares makeup professionals of all backgrounds for successful union careers in the Makeup Department for theater, film, and television productions.

Applications are closed.

As a result of Warner Bros. Discovery’s commitment to building a more inclusive workforce, Warner Bros. Discovery Access Canada has partnered with Reel Works’ MediaMKRS program to create a free 16-session training launching this spring in Toronto, ON. This training will develop visual effects coordinators, preparing them to work in high-end scripted programming.

Applications are closed.

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In partnership with the I.A.T.S.E. Local USA 829, and supported by funding through the New York Entertainment Workforce Diversity Grant Program, Warner Bros. Discovery is hosting an intensive training program to prepare New Yorkers with the essential skills needed to work successfully as an Assistant Costume Designer.

Applications are closed.