SMP Rise - Still, we RISE

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$4,350.68 of $130,000

Reaching this goal will help us provide classroom learning and earning for apprentices for onset training, hands-on learning with mentors. This includes post-production learning when the micr-production has completed filming,.

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Still, we RISE...

We are elevating the lives of the underserved and the system-impacted. Spirit Medicine Productions - RISE (SMP RISE https://smprise.org/) raises skill sets in the film and digital media industry through free education, paid apprenticeships, and a unique mentorship program.

SMP Rise produces micro-productions, such as short films, podcasts, stage productions, and other digital media. Paired with mentors, the apprentices receive hands-on experience to raise their skill set in the department they aspire to work within the film and multimedia industry.

The majority of the apprentices have their "foot in the door" in the entertainment industry at entry level positions (production assistants). However, these production assistant positions are not long-term careers and most never get to the next level. Without a chance to RISE, many are forced to leave the industry. The largest barrier is lack of opportunity to learn skills to RISE to the union, professional level. SMP Rise accepts this challenge.

OUR IMPACT

SMP Rise is "investing" in humans, the most important asset to a community, a company or business is its people. The premise behind “individual centric” workforce development programs is that individuals are able to make substantive contributions to their respective societies with access to training and education.

In addition, SMP Rise offers a stipend to the apprentices, giving them added incentive to choose the path to sustainable careers. Paid apprenticeships offers financial support they need to RISE while learning. Earn and Learn.

In a sense, SMP Rise is contributing to the longevity and diversity of the entertainment industry as a whole. In our daily lives, we are all connected to this industry. When we watch our favorite series, films, documentaries, and the like, we benefit from the work of the industry professionals. Our apprentices will become these professionals.

HELP OUR FELLOW HUMANS RISE

In 2022 we inspired and educated 19 apprentices. In 2023 we educated 28 apprentices. Our goal for 2024 is to elevate at least 35 apprentices.

With your support, SMP RISE can offer a ladder for our apprentices to achieve a sustainable career with livable wages, healthcare, retirement and secure a place in the film and digital media industry. Will you help our fellow humans RISE? https://smprise.org/

SMP Rise is a tax-exempt public charity (federal tax ID #87-3630556). All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. No goods or services were provided in exchange for your generous financial donation.

$25 Monthly

$25 per month ($300) covers the cost of one day of hands-on learning for an apprentice

$100 One-Time

Provides transportation stipend or public transportation passes. Removing this barrier for our apprentices is crucial. This offers public transit passes or fuel/mileage stipend.

$250 One-Time

Supports ONE APPRENTICE for ONE FULL DAY of earning and learning. Earnings provide much needed finances but also payment makes the decision easier to take advantage of the SMP Rise opportunity to grow without further financial burden.

$500 One-Time

Covers the cost of ONE (1) DAY of special EQUIPMENT and TOOLS for our apprentices to learn and rise. (Cameras, sound, lightening, and grip equipment)

$2,250 One-Time

The impact of your contribution creates a PATH TO SUCCESS for SIX (10) APPRENTICES to attend classes to learn and learn

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