Fancy a job on a film or series set? The 10-month GetOnSet film trainee programme gives you the opportunity to prepare specifically for careers such as unit manager, Sound Assistants or camera assistants. The programme is particularly aimed at career changers and professionals from other sectors. GetOnSet is a joint programme of the Hamburg Media School, MOIN Film Fund and the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg.
The list of people needed for a film or series production is long. Actors, Directors and camera operators make up the smallest percentage. Unit managers keep things together even in stressful times, lighting technicians provide the right light - and Hair & Make Up artists give the cast their distinctive look in front of the camera.
Jobs like these are in demand like never before: the production volume in Germany has increased massively in recent years due to the new streaming platforms alone. Executive Producers are having great difficulty finding sufficiently qualified and available staff for their film or series shoots. In addition, there are very few traditional apprenticeships in the film industry. Most filmmakers have acquired their knowledge and qualifications through internships and assistant jobs.
Theory and practice
Together with the film and TV industry in the north, the MOIN Film Fund and the Hamburg Media School have therefore developed a 10-month trainee programme in which interested people from other industries receive both a theoretical foundation and practical work on a cinema film set. The academic part of the programme will take place at the Hamburg Media School - the curriculum includes general modules such as "Film History", "Film Law" and "Calculation" as well as specific topics that are explicitly dedicated to the individual professional fields. The practical part of the programme takes place in Hamburg film companies such as production companies, costume companies, camera rental companies or sound studios. During the practical phases, the trainees are given a comprehensive insight into their respective professions and are supported by mentors. The trainees are paid by the film companies and the programme is financially supported by the Hamburg Ministry of Culture and Media, the Social Welfare Authority and the MOIN Film Fund.
Apply
The application deadline for the current round is 17 June 2024 and you can apply via the homepage of the Hamburg Media School.
