PRODUCER INCENTIVES & COMPLIANCE

Producers planning film and digital media projects in Connecticut are encouraged to consider the use of FITP interns as an integral part of their crews. Salaries for the internship program are subsidized by the state, and there is no financial commitment required from producers. Interns may receive up to five (5) weeks pay for work on a project, and are covered for Workers' Compensation insurance and non-union fringes paid by a recognized film industry payroll company.

Eligible projects include independent or studio features, episodic television, commercials, corporate videos, digital media, post-production sound and other work specifically relative to the film and digital media industry. Internships depend entirely upon the cooperation of producers, corporate representatives and media business owners and may take place throughout the year.

Producers may list the availability of their project on the announcements and events page of this Web site or respond directly to an internship request from any certified FITP trainee who contacts the production company.

To confirm hire of an FITP intern, producers are asked to write a letter of commitment describing the nature of the work, the daily responsibilities of the intern, and the duration of the proposed internship. Participating productions will be contacted prior to interns starting work and intern activity may occasionally be monitored by FITP staff visits to the worksite.

Because certified trainees have participated in a month-long intensive program, they are no longer "green," and are ready to provide knowledgeable assistance to productions. FITP interns have a strong basic understanding of the organizational structure of a film or digital media project; know the functions and procedures of a production office; can navigate their way around a film set; and are familiar with proper decorum.

Many certified trainees also have knowledge of professional equipment and can function as technical crew on a non-union project. On union shoots, an agreement is required between the producers and the FITP that program participants will perform no union tasks and may not be asked to replace existing union crew.

If you are a producer seeking entry-level assistance for your next Connecticut project, and would like to find out more about the FITP Internship Program contact us today.