Apply to SSTAP

Local 871 Script Supervisors Training & Apprenticeship Program (SSTAP) Application

Application Requirements

Applicants must be 18 years of age.
You must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident.
You must have completed high school or have a GED.
You do not have to be a college graduate and no previous film experience is required.
First and Second Year Script Supervisors in Local 871 are eligible to apply.

Application Process

Our application process consists of 3 Phases. Please read carefully.

Phase One – The Application
Upon successful and timely receipt of this application and all requested documents, eligible applicants will receive confirmation of the Phase One of the formal assessment process. Incomplete applications will not be considered for further review.

Phase Two – In-Person Group Assessment
Selected applicants will be invited to Phase Two which consists of an in-person group interaction and assessment. This will take place in Los Angeles, CA conducted by a committee of industry professionals.

Phase Three – In-Depth Individual Interviews
Final candidates will be invited to continue into Phase Three of the process which consists of in-depth individual interviews with the SSTAP vetting committee.

We will chose between 20-25 students for the program.

The Application

This application consists of 3 parts:

Personal Information
File Uploads
Essay questions

"*" indicates required fields

First Name*

Middle Name

Last Name*

Address*

Address Line 2

City*

State*

Zip Code*

Date of Birth*

Gender (Birth/Identity)*

Level of Education*

Citizenship Status*

Union Affiliation (if any)

Email Address*

File Uploads

Resume

Provide complete professional history in the form of an attached resume. It should include the following information unless an item is not applicable. Resume must be uploaded in the PDF format.

Complete work experience with employer, title, responsibility, dates
Complete academic history
Special technical training, education or certification
Computer skills
Languages spoken
Extracurricular interests/activities or other related information

Work Experience*

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Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 1.

Letters of Recommendation

Submit two original signed and dated (electronic signatures are ok) letters of recommendation. Letters must be submitted in the PDF format. Letters must be submitted with the application. Letters received separately will not be accepted.

Letter of Recommendation #1*

(Professional or academic)

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Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 1.

Letter of Recommendation #2*

(Personal)

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Supplemental Material

(Expression of self, strength, talent, achievements, etc.)

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Essay Questions

Please follow directions listed below:

Page count: 1/2 of an 8 1/2 by 11 page per response
Page attributes: Single spaced, 1inch left and right margins
Text attributes: Arial 12 pt. font (not Arial black)
File format: PDF; Please submit essay questions as Essay #1, Essay #2 etc.
Must restate questions in bold/italic before response

#1: Why are you drawn to Script Supervision as a profession?*

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#2: Share an experience that illustrates you have the potential to be a successful Script Supervisor.*

(do not limit your response by traditional academic or professional experiences)

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#3: Describe a significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge.*

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#4: Give an example of a group situation you were involved in where you helped to solve a problem. How did you arrive at a positive outcome?*

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#5: What is your ultimate goal in the film industry?*

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#6: What do you believe is your greatest talent or skill?*

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#7: Provide details of an experience that demonstrates your ability to work long hours under stressful or demanding circumstances or conditions.*

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#8: Organizational experience: using specific examples, describe the skills you have in the following:*

A. Clear and effective communication with various personalities
B. Self-reliance and initiation
C. Handling multiple tasks concurrently

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