How to Apply

To apply with the New Mexico Film Apprenticeship Program, you will need to send us the following:

• Complete the FAPI Application 
• Complete the FAPI Rules & Regulations Form
• Copy of current driver’s license
• Copy of your Social Security card or Immigration Registration card
• Copy of current resume
• Two letters of recommendation
• $75 application fee, mail order or check to NMFAPI

Make sure you have completed and provided all necessary documents. Omitting even one required piece of information will delay your application. This could result in having to wait for another semester of classes.

Please send application and documents to:

Selection

A panel carefully evaluates each packet. Admittance or denial is then communicated via U.S. Mail. Specific information about classes may or may not be included pending sufficient qualified applicants. Those accepted will receive a follow-up letter conveying class times and locations, as soon as the information becomes available. You will also receive the title of “Probationary Apprentice.” Upon completion of the program’s requirements, placement with a mentor in your field of interest for apprenticeship wages will occur. At that time, your status becomes “Apprentice.”

Classes

An orientation session will kick off the semester. It is designed to answer all your questions while clarifying the rules and standards of the program. This program is conducted like a live set. If you arrive on time, you’re late. As with ALL call times plan to arrive fifteen to thirty minutes early.

Core classes generally last six weeks and are primarily held on weekends. Mandatory classes are as follows: Set Protocol, Set Safety, First Aid / CPR, Story Boarding, Film History, and Industry Networking. Each class ends with a test that must receive a passing score. Instructors are committed to ensuring your success.

Pricing and descriptions can be viewed on the website. Tuition is expected before the start of each class. PayPal may be used through the website to pay tuition by utilizing the donation process in the amount of the class plus a $15.00 processing fee.

Specializing

Depending upon your field of interest, other specialty classes / training may be required. The industry requires experience as well as skill. For this reason, you must complete forty hours of volunteer work. Not only do you gain experience, but you also build critical contacts. We will help you find appropriate corresponding work for your volunteer hours.

Apprenticeship

You are now ready to be paired with a professional in Film, TV, or Broadcasting as your personal mentor. For specifics, please visit the NM Workforce Solutions site: http://www.dws.state.nm.us/careersolutions/CSS-Apprint.html.

What Now?

Unlike a new college graduate, you now have the skills, experience, and connections to be extremely successful in this growing industry. Have fun and enjoy your new career!

If you have questions, please contact us at: