GENERAL FUND
Reaching this goal allows us to maintain our impact by providing classes, workshops and other resources to our participants.
We are elevating the lives of the underserved and the system-impacted. Spirit Medicine Productions - RISE (SMP RISE ) 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.
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.
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?