The Advanced Apprenticeship program gives emerging filmmakers hands-on, on-set training in lighting, camera, and sound while building the professional skills needed to step onto a professional crew with confidence. Learn the technical foundations, develop your personal brand, understand industry trends, and build professionalism and relationship-building skills.
You’ll apprentice with Phase 2 Productions (Spy Hop’s in-house professional production company led by a two-time Emmy Award–winning director) and learn directly from Phase 2 Productions’ Assistant Director, Maya Hardie, Spy Hop alum and Telly Award–winning producer. By the end of this apprenticeship, you’ll earn a certification in lights, camera, or sound. Once certified, you qualify for jobs with Phase 2 Productions, where you can get paid to work on real film sets.
Get certified in running industry-standard equipment
Learn from seasoned industry professionals
Work on a production crew and gain hands-on experience
Develop your career goals with one-on-one mentorship
Gear you’ll use:
- Lighting gear: Aputure lighting—the leading brand in LED cinema lighting
- Cameras: Sony FX6 and FX3— the industry-standard camera, Netflix-approved
- Audio and sound gear: Zoom F8n Pro—the same multitrack field recorder used by Hollywood sound mixers
This class is great for anyone who wants to pursue a career in film, gain experience on professional sets, and get hands-on technical training. This apprenticeship is also excellent for students who have completed other Spy Hop classes and want to take the next step in film.
