🎬 St. George Feature Film Paid Internship with Story House Film Institute – Scholarship & Credit Opportunity

*If you would like to work as a PA and not get school internship credits, use this link to apply: 

https://lynn-woodfields.submittable.com/submit/334597/st-george-pa-paid-shadow-experience

Presented by Story House Film Institute
     In collaboration with Missoula College Media, University of Montana, and Media Training Center

The Story House Film Institute in Missoula, the nonprofit educational arm of Story House, Inc., is proud to offer a unique scholarship opportunity awarding 6 academic credits through a hands-on paid internship on the feature film St. George. 

A stipend at the end of the project will be $1250 for students who complete all the required hours and training.

This immersive experience places students, alumni, and returning professionals directly on a working film set—equipping them with real-world skills, industry connections, and college credit toward their academic and career goals.

🌟 Work Alongside Esteemed Industry Talent: St. George Team

Interns will gain mentorship and experience while working with established film professionals, including the St. George executive directors:

https://www.stgeorgefilm.com/cast-crew

🎓 Start with Industry-Recognized Training

Before stepping on set, all interns will complete a required 10-hour Production Assistant (PA) Training Course through the Media Training Center at Missoula College.

This course provides essential skills and safety knowledge for working on a film set, covering:

•  Set etiquette and professional protocols  
•  Walkie talkie communication  
•  Department roles and terminology  
•  On-set safety procedures  
•  Script breakdowns and call sheets  
•  Resume building and job-readiness tools  

Upon completion, participants are certified as Production Assistants—prepared to contribute meaningfully on set and step confidently into their internship roles.

📚 About the Program

This internship is offered through the Institute’s flagship training programs:

•  Educational Training Program (ETP)
   
•  Career Pathways Training Program (CPTP)
   

In partnership with the University of Montana, Missoula College, and Media Training Center, these programs combine classroom learning with real-world experience to prepare participants for in-demand roles in:

•  Cinematography & Direction
   
•  Lighting & Set Design
   
•  Production Management
   
•  Sound & Post-Production
   
•  Media Manufacturing & Technical Trades
   

📘 Course Overview:

This 6-credit immersive course is designed to equip students with essential skills for working on professional film sets through online coursework and a 10-week internship on the feature film St. George. The program blends academic training with hands-on experience to prepare participants for careers in the film industry. 

📅 Schedule Overview:

• August – September 
  • PA Certification Course
        Online | Self-paced | 10–12 hours
    Fee: $150 (Book & Access Fee)
        Instructor: Lynn-Wood Fields
    (Includes digital badge and certificate upon completion)

    
   

• End of September-End of October 
  • Internship Placement: St. George Film Set (Missoula, MT)
        8 hours/day for 40 hours/week on-set shadowing experience over 4 weeks
        Students select and are assigned days based on production needs.

    
   

🎓 Credit Distribution:

Component Credit Hours PA Training Course (Online) 

1 credits Shadowing & Set Internship 

4 credits Weekly Reflection 

Portfolio 1 credits 

Total 6 credits

🧠 Learning Outcomes:

Students will:

• Demonstrate an understanding of film crew structure, terminology, and on-set protocols
• Communicate effectively using professional walkie etiquette
• Apply safety procedures and production paperwork standards
• Gain hands-on experience in real-world production environments
• Build a professional resume and portfolio through reflection and mentorship

Looking to work but not an internship email: lwf@storyhouse-inc.com