Minnesota Media Arts School

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DULUTH CLASSES

Located at Zeitgeist’s Film Lab (222 E Superior St, Suite 306). Classes are designed for those aged 16+. All experience levels are welcome!

Film Set Basics & MFF 2025 Event Video Team

Join us for an immersive workshop on film set fundamentals, hosted by Asher James, an award winning documentary filmmaker and photographer, in collaboration with the Minnesota Media Arts School at Zeitgeist Arts in Duluth, MN.

Whether you’re stepping onto a film set for the first time or looking to refine your on-set skills, this session will cover essential roles, industry terminology, set etiquette, and the workflow of a professional production. Then get hands-on work experience by working during the Minnesota Film Festival to practice those skills. Perfect for students, aspiring filmmakers, and creatives eager to gain hands-on knowledge of how a film set operates.

Participants will have to attend the Film Set Basics Workshop then work on location throughout the Minnesota Film Festival as part of the MFF Video Team. Schedules will be based on participant availability, but must be available March 19 – 23, 2025.

Dates:
The Film Set Basics Workshop March 12, 5:30 – 7:30, on set at the Minnesota Film Festival March 19 – 23, 2025.

Hours of the Day:
Outside of the set times for the Film Set Basics Workshop, March 12 from 5:30 – 7:30, the Minnesota Film Festival Event Videography schedule will be based off of Intern availability from March 19 – 23. Most likely, filming days would be scheduled between 10AM and 10PM in 3 – 4 hours blocks, but actual times will be determined closer to the event. Intern applicants must understand they need to be flexibly available as the rest of the crew. If you foresee any conflicts with your availability, this one may not be for you.

Location:
The Basics Workshop will be held at the Zeitgeist Media Arts Lab. The Minnesota Film Festival will be held mainly at Zeitgeist, but also The Depot and AICHO in Duluth, MN. Intern applicants must have their own reliable transportation to/from set.

Requirements :
To qualify to apply for this internship opportunity, you must be 16 years or older, have to have completed either a Minnesota Media Arts School class or workshop, either at Zeitgeist or the Minnesota Discovery Center, or you must have completed an UMFO workshop. You may qualify if you haven’t taken any previously listed classes or workshops but have proven experience working for industry related projects. You will have to send a portfolio or reel if this is the case.

Compensation:
This is an unpaid internship. Selected Interns will be given an All Access Pass to the 2025 Minnesota Film Festival.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn the ins and outs of set life from a professional!

Deadline to apply is March 3, 2025 at 5:00pm.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact vera@zeitgeistarts.com

APPLY HERE

About the Instructor: Asher James

Hey! I’m Asher! I’m a husband to my wife, Kaylee, dog/cat dad to Daisy, Shrek, Potato, and Bug, and I live and dream in Duluth, MN!

I’m a creator and creative business coach, and host the Living Your Daydream Podcast! I run a production company/co-work/studio rental called Duluth Creative Co. that produces commercial and documentary films, elevated branding photography, and most recently: podcasting!

You’ll most likely find me out in Duluth playing trivia, visiting a local restaurant, and of course strapped with my most recent 35mm film camera find.

If you wanna get in touch to see how I can help you elevate your voice through content producing or creative biz coaching you can find me at my website asherjames.co and on social media at asherjames.co and duluthcreative.co Chat soon!

The Zeitgeist Minnesota Media Arts School, in partnership with the Minnesota Discovery Center, is an affordable option for the Northland’s diverse creative community ranging from filmmakers, graphic designers, multimedia artists, and theatrical artists to learn, work, create, and connect. With teaching hubs in Chisholm and Duluth, we will add important contributions to the regional film ecosystem.

Our goal is to empower, support, and educate Northland community members ages 16+ as active participants in shaping our culture, and engage diverse communities to rethink the way we view film, art, and local storytelling. We provide access and a platform to work, learn, create, and experience filmmaking and media production in our community.

Benefits include access to iMac computers loaded with creative design and editing software, meeting rooms, multi-media studios, film/video equipment for on-site photo/video shoots & projects, digital tools, and more.