Self-Employment | Film Industry

Filmmakers and other freelance workers frequently face concerns around managing self-employment issues. These include tax implications, ensuring legal compliance, managing benefits, and maintaining consistent work quality. Courses in this section provide a deeper look at these primary concerns to help freelance workers better manage their finances.

EMPLOYMENT PAPERWORK FOR THE FILM INDUSTRY with Ashley Stewart

Getting a job in the film industry is the first step. Understanding the industry’s unique employment paperwork is the next one. This course will walk you through how to complete the federal, state, and industry specific paperwork needed for employment in the film industry.

This course is offered in-person or virtually via Zoom. When registering, students will select in-person or virtual attendance. 

2/18 | Tuesday | 6 PM – 9 PM | $39 | Register Now

4/29 | Tuesday | 6 PM – 9 PM | $39 | Register Now

GETTING TO WORK: CREATING EMPLOYMENT PROFILES FOR THE FILM INDUSTRY with Jordan Wilson 

Having a well-crafted film industry profile is one of the most important steps you can take to increase your visibility and credibility and land a job. Learn where you should be listed and why, discover tips for optimizing your profile for maximum impact, and identify pitfalls to avoid.

This course is now offered virtually via Zoom. There is no in-person training option available at this time.

5/17 | Saturday | 9 AM – 2 PM | $49 | Register Now

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