Made in NY PA Training Program

The Blackbird Academy
2806 Azalea Place, Nashville

Start your career in TV and Film production! Graduates have worked on everything from feature films to commercials to reality TV, episodic TV and music videos.

program taught by industry professionals. After training, graduates receive 2 years of job placement assistance, career counseling and certification as a “Made in NY” Production Assistant through a partnership with the New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment. Eligibility Requirements, to be considered for this opportunity interested applicants must be:
- at least 18 years of age
- current New York City residents ONLY
[Applicants must be able to prove residency within the five boroughs of NYC for the past 6-months or more]
- underemployed, unemployed, or low-income
- legally eligible to work in the U.S.
- available full-time and able to attend the four-week training program (Monday through Friday, 7:30am-6pm)
- available after graduation to work freelance, on-call 12/14+ hours per day in TV/Film production
- able to make a 2-year commitment to working full-time in the TV & Film production industry after graduating from the "Made in NY" PA Training Program

We will be unable to consider applicants who do not meet all the above eligibility requirements. Attend an info session to receive further information.

*This position requires a driver's license but interested individuals are welcome to attend an information session. No driver's license? Those without a driver's license are welcome to attend an info session and apply. Applicants must be 18-29 years of age to be considered for the "Made in NY" PA Driver's Education Scholarship. More details will be provided at the info session. We look forward to meeting you! To APPLY, attend an "Made in NY" Info Session *Online*
“Made in NY” PA Info Sessions take place weekly on Mondays @ 1PM. For the full list of info session dates view our info sessions calendar: https://bwiny.org/event-category/made-in-ny/. To Join the Info Session:
If you have access to a computer/smartphone:
Click the Zoom Meeting link or copy-paste into your browser: https://zoom.us/j/3075559355 Meeting ID 307 555 9355
You may need to download the Zoom plugin, so please log into Zoom 10 minutes in advance to get set up. Session opens at 12:45PM and will start promptly at 1PM. Latecomers will not be allowed to enter after 1:15PM. If you do not have access to computer audio:
Dial 646-558-8656 Enter Meeting ID 307 555 9355
If you experience any technical difficulties, please email [email protected]. TO HIRE a "Made in NY" PA call or text our production cell at 718-757-5816* to hire a "Made in NY" PA. Employers please visit https://bwiny.org/made-in-ny-pa-training-program/hire/ for more information and the production cell #. Please include the production name/type, shooting date/s, type of crew needed (if specialized skills are required), and pay rate/day. Email Program Director, Venus Anderson at [email protected] for resume requests and inquiries regarding press and corporate collaborations.

07/02/2025

The West Side Drives Scholarship offers 15 FREE driving lessons and a road test to residents of Chelsea, Hell’s Kitchen, and Hudson Yards.

Those selected for the scholarship will also be invited to join the “Made in NY” Production Assistant Training Program to learn how to work behind the scenes on major movies and TV shows.

- To learn more, visit westsidedrives.org

- To apply, you must attend a virtual Info Session. To register, visit https://bwiny.org/event-category/made-in-ny/

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07/02/2025

So many graduates of the "Made in NY" PA Training Program and Post Production Program aren't just great crew members - they're also talented filmmakers! So every year, we host a film festival to showcase their work and connect them to fellow grads. Thank you all to the grads and supporters who attended the 2025 "Made in NY" Alumni Film Festival!

Special thanks to our industry panelists:
- ShirleyVernae Williams, Producer/Director
- Stefon Bristol, Writer/Director
- David Tuttman, Cinematographer

Thank you to our sponsors , , and

To learn more about the "Made in NY" PA Training Program, email [email protected]

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06/30/2025

Congratulations to the "Made in NY" Production Assistant Training Program's Cycle 80! This group just graduated and now they're ready to start their career behind the scenes.

If you want to join our next cycle in September (Cycle 81), email [email protected] or visit https://bwiny.org/event-category/made-in-ny/

06/23/2025

During each training, the "Made in NY" Production Assistant Training Program conducts a mock shoot for our participants. Participants work under a professional Assistant Director to organize and execute a real shoot on a real NYC street.

Congrats to Cycle 80 for killing it on their mock shoot.

Want to learn more about our intensive, 4-week job training? Want to join our September training cycle? Email [email protected]

06/17/2025

The rent is too high. Grocery prices are crazy. The subway fares keep going up. BUT driving lessons are FREE.

The West Side Drives Scholarship offers FREE driving lessons to residents of Chelsea, Hell’s Kitchen, and Hudson Yards. Those selected for the scholarship will also be invited to join the “Made in NY” Production Assistant Training Program to learn how to work behind the scenes on major movies and TV shows.

To learn more, visit westsidedrives.org or email [email protected]

06/09/2025

The West Side Drives Scholarship offers FREE driving lessons to residents of Chelsea, Hell’s Kitchen, and Hudson Yards. Those selected for the scholarship will also be invited to join the “Made in NY” Production Assistant Training Program to learn how to work behind the scenes on major movies and TV shows.

To learn more, visit westsidedrives.org or email [email protected]

05/22/2025

The "Made in NY" Production Assistant Training Program is NOT film school. We actually prepare you to work behind the scenes on major film and TV productions. We even help you land your first gigs on set after you complete the program.

Start your career behind the scenes. To learn how to apply, email [email protected] or visit https://bwiny.org/event-category/made-in-ny/

"Made in NY" Production Assistant Information Sessions

05/21/2025

The "Made in NY" Production Assistant Training Program has extended the application deadline for the June 2025 training cycle.

If you would like to apply to our next training, you MUST attend the virtual Info Session on Tues, 5/27, at 1 pm. To register, email [email protected] or visit https://bwiny.org/event-category/made-in-ny/

This free, 4-week training runs from June 2nd to June 27th. Don't miss your chance to start your career behind the scenes.

"Made in NY" Production Assistant Information Sessions See all upcoming information sessions for the "Made in NY" Production Assistant Training Program. No need to RSVP, please review application requirements.

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Our Story

The "Made in NY" Production Assistant (PA) Training Program is a FREE skills training and job placement program which aims to promote diversity in NYC’s production industry and create new career opportunities for young adults who are unemployed or low-income.

“Made in NY” PAs are selected through a competitive admissions process and complete an intensive five-week skills training program taught by industry professionals.

After training, graduates receive 2 years of job placement assistance, career counseling and certification as a “Made in NY” Production Assistant through a partnership with the New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment.

Graduates have worked on everything from feature films to commercials to reality TV, episodic TV and music videos.

Eligibility Requirements, to be considered for this opportunity interested applicants must be:
- at least 18 years of age
- a NYC resident
[Applicants must be able to prove residency within the five boroughs of NYC for the past 6-months or more]
- unemployed or low income
- available full-time
- legally eligible to work in the U.S.

*This position requires a driver's license but interested individuals without are driver’s license are welcome to attend an information session. If you are selected for this position and you are not a licensed driver, Brooklyn Workforce Innovations will help you obtain your driver's license [free of charge].* You Do NOT need to own a vehicle in order to be considered for this position.

To APPLY, attend an "Made in NY" Info Session *Online* “Made in NY” PA Info Sessions take place weekly on Mondays @ 1PM. For the full list of info session dates view our info sessions calendar: https://bwiny.org/event-category/made-in-ny/.

To Join the Info Session: If you have access to a computer/smartphone: Click the Zoom Meeting link or copy-paste into your browser: https://zoom.us/j/3075559355 Meeting ID 307 555 9355 You may need to download the Zoom plugin, so please log into Zoom 10 minutes in advance to get set up. Sessions will start promptly at 1PM. If you do not have access to computer audio: Dial 646-558-8656 Enter Meeting ID 307 555 9355

If you experience any technical difficulties, please email [email protected].

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