Where Talent Meets Opportunity
Bartolome stated: "Being selected as a resident is a dream come true. It’s a chance to dream bigger, learn from the best, and contribute to the storytelling world I’ve always admired. I’m excited to embrace this journey and see what’s next."
Union Editorial, with offices in Los Angeles, New York, Austin, and London (in alliance with Marshall Street Editors), is renowned for its commercial and brand editorial work. Union’s work in original content includes Netflix's "Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution," which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, "The Easy Kind", an indie narrative directed by Katy Chevigny, and a Netflix documentary series in collaboration with Vox Media and Nomadica Films to be released in 2025.
Kalema said: "Put simply, being selected as a resident is the highlight of my career. Growing up as a first-generation Ugandan-American, I didn’t get opportunities to dream of a career in entertainment. The chance to contribute to premium documentaries with the support of Industry Standard, Library Films, and Netflix offers the privilege of developing my craft with mentorship from filmmakers and editors whose work I deeply admire."
Library Films is helmed by filmmaker Chris Smith, whose projects include the Emmy-nominated documentaries “Jim & Andy,” “FYRE,” “Tiger King,” and Emmy-winning “100 Foot Wave.” Chris's latest feature, “Devo,” premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival and Library Films latest release for Netflix "Mr. McMahon," chronicles the rise and fall of WWE Founder Vince McMahon.
Taszhé notes: "Being selected as an Industry Standard resident feels like a dream come true. As a Kansas City native, I’ve been working diligently within the Midwest bubble to grow in my creative practice and make profound connections, so receiving this opportunity feels not only like a big break but also reminds me how much hard work and passion do pay off."
Story Syndicate, founded in 2019 by Academy Award and Emmy Award winners Liz Garbus and Dan Cogan, specializes in premium nonfiction and scripted content, fostering innovative storytelling in a rapidly evolving media landscape. Upcoming releases from Story Syndicate include a Billie Jean King documentary co-directed by Liz Garbus and Elizabeth Wolff for ESPN; the double feature "Number One on the Call Sheet" chronicling the stories of Black actors and actresses in Hollywood with producers Jamie Foxx, Kevin Hart, Angela Bassett, and Halle Berry for Apple; "Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara" directed by Erin Lee Carr for Hulu; as well as upcoming series with Netflix and Amazon.
Ihums's portfolio is as diverse as it is impressive, with collaborations that span MTV, BBC, MOMA, and Victoria's Secret. As lead assistant editor at Dakoit Pictures, she contributed to the Sundance documentary "TikTok Boom," further establishing her presence in the industry. Her dedication to storytelling, particularly in areas of mental health and sustainability, has been a defining aspect of her career.
Ihums shared, "Being selected as a resident is not just a milestone in my career; it’s the beginning of a transformative journey. I am excited to embrace the challenges ahead, learn from inspiring mentors, and help make beautiful, creative, artistic work.
RadicalMedia is renowned for its multidisciplinary approach to entertainment, spanning film, television, advertising, and more. Their award-winning documentary work includes Academy Award®-winning films like “Summer of Soul” and “The Fog of War,” and nominated works such as Netflix’s “What Happened, Miss Simone?” and “Paradise Lost.” At this year’s Tribeca Film Festival, Radical premiered “Hollywood Black,” a documentary series directed by Justin Simien, featuring Issa Rae and Lena Waithe, celebrating the trailblazing figures of Black Hollywood. Upcoming projects include Questlove’s Earth Wind and Fire documentary and a film adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical “Merrily We Roll Along.”
Campfire Studios, known for its diverse slate of scripted and non-fiction content, is the studio behind some of the most-viewed programming today, including Netflix’s "American Murder: Laci Peterson," "America’s Sweethearts: The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" and Hulu’s "Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer." Campfire’s recent release, "The Money Game: LSU," is currently streaming on Amazon Prime.
Experience by Industry Standard promotes transformative journeys for early to mid-career professionals in premium post-production. Our nine-month paid residencies offer hands-on experience across specialized tracks, in which participants are guided by expert mentorship and exposed to professional processes in leading post-production environments. We collaborate with the industry’s top producers to open pathways for networking and skill development, empowering the next generation of talent to shape the future of media.
Opportunities in the Archival Producer track are for post producers responsible for managing and overseeing the research, acquisition, organization, and licensing of archival footage, photographs, documents, and other materials used in film, television, documentaries, and other productions.
The Ideal Candidate
You have a keen eye for detail, stellar organizational skills, and a genuine enthusiasm for research. Your ability to navigate digital databases and archival collections is exceptional. You find joy in a high-functioning spreadsheet. You're interested in deepening your understanding of intellectual property rights, copyright laws, and licensing agreements, which are the cornerstones of the legal and ethical aspects of archival usage.
Recognizing the importance of clear and expedient communication, you value collaborating closely with filmmakers and understand the importance of archival material to accurate depictions of events, settings, and characters.
What To Expect
As the Archival Producer Resident, you'll work closely with an experienced Archival Producer on active projects, contributing to research, organization, and sourcing of archival material. You'll have hands-on experience with rights clearances, tracking materials throughout production, and preparing spreadsheets for licensing agreements, permissions, and Fair Use considerations.
As you gain experience and exposure to the landscape of vendors, rightsholders, and the negotiation processes of Archival Producing, you’ll learn the value of this specialized skill set and its integral role in content production.
Opportunities in Color are available for artists with an interest in photography and color theory. Skills and knowledge of the software used to manipulate color, contrast, and saturation effectively such as DaVinci Resolve or Adobe Premiere are necessary for a fulfilling experience.
The Ideal Candidate
You are cultivating your skill set with a blend of technical expertise, artistic sensibility, and passion for visual storytelling. A foundation in color theory allows you to understand how various hues, tones, and contrasts can evoke specific emotions and enrich narrative elements in visual mediums.
You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with directors, cinematographers, and fellow post production team members to bring the desired aesthetic vision to life for each project. Excellent communication skills enable you to effectively interpret and implement feedback from clients and colleagues alike.
Dedication to professional growth is evident as you proactively seek out opportunities for skill development and awareness of emerging trends and technologies in color correction and post production.
What To Expect
Color facilities are dynamic environments where you'll interact with a variety of projects throughout the day. As a Color Resident, you'll join a team handling both short and long-form content. You'll collaborate with color assistants, preparing files for colorists and aiding them with technical tasks. You'll also have opportunities to observe colorists in action, gaining insight into their creative processes as you observe working sessions in color bays.
Design and Visual Effects offer a wide range of roles within the creative fields. Opportunities are available for designers, animators, 3D artists, and compositors. Skills and knowledge of the software within these disciplines are necessary for a fulfilling experience.
The Ideal Candidate
You are on your journey within the field of design and visual effects, developing your portfolio of work. You appreciate how design enhances storytelling by weaving together disparate elements to reinforce the narrative. Additionally, you recognize the significance of visual effects in elevating intricate filmmaking processes.
You're eager to become part of a collaborative team that prioritizes mutual support and ongoing learning among its members.
What To Expect
As a Resident within the field of Design and Visual Effects, you will be positioned in active projects in either long or short form content, including motion graphic narrative sequences and main title sequences. Working alongside a diverse team of artists and producers, you’ll have an active role in the development and production of the projects to which you are assigned.
Opportunities in editorial are for assistant editors, associate editors and editors. Skills and knowledge of Avid and/or Premiere within these disciplines are necessary for a fulfilling experience.
The Ideal Candidate
You are on the continuum of learning the craft of editing, and have made a choice to pursue a career in post production. You appreciate the value of the editor’s role in storytelling and seek greater hands-on experience to deepen your skillset.
You are eager to learn the nuanced communication processes and protocols that take place in the editorial environment, which includes navigating feedback from a project’s stakeholders, such as directors, producers, commissioning executives, and clients.
What To Expect
As an editorial Resident, you will be positioned in an active project in either long or short form content. You will work within an editorial team, supporting and contributing to the work that the entire team is doing. Over the course of the residency, you may work across a variety of projects.
Opportunities in the Post Producing track are for Post Production Coordinators, Post Producers, and Post Supervisors.
The Ideal Candidate
As a Post Producer, your role is central to the successful completion of a project, leading the workflows for a project’s final stages and delivery.
You excel in organization, attention to detail, and demonstrate creative problem-solving abilities, especially in time-sensitive environments. Your communication style is clear, timely, and diplomatic, empowering effective collaboration. You prioritize quality and have the ability to inspire others to achieve a common goal.
A Post Producer remains attuned to a project's resources, creative requirements and the navigation of competing demands. Understanding the key elements of the delivery process and ensuring that final project files meet distributor specifications are central skills of a post producer.
What To Expect
As a Post Producing Resident, you will be positioned in active projects in either long or short form content. Post Producing residents can anticipate the opportunity to learn from seasoned producers about the skills within a variety of workflows that constitute the post production process.
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