Student Production Assistant Fund

Overview

Denver Film and the Colorado Office of Film, Television, and Media are proud to partner on the Student PA Fund, a new initiative connecting Colorado film students with film productions across the state.

The program will support six student production assistants (PAs) each year with a $1,000 stipend for their on-set work. Upon completion, interns will also receive an Industry Pass to the Denver Film Festival—a valuable opportunity to network, learn, and grow as emerging professionals.

This hands-on experience helps students build real-world skills, strengthens Colorado’s film workforce, and offers meaningful support to productions that are helping grow the industry locally.

 

What the Program Offers

· $1,000 stipend for each participating student

· Real-world on-set experience with Colorado film productions

· Industry Pass to the Denver Film Festival for continued learning and connection

· Optional cohort events, networking opportunities, and student memberships with Colorado-based film organizations

Eligibility

For Students

To apply, students must:

  • · Be 18 years or older
  • · Be currently enrolled in an accredited Colorado higher education program specializing in film production
  • · Have completed a capstone project or other department-approved prerequisite demonstrating readiness for set work
  • · Have reliable transportation and the ability to travel to and from production sites

Student applications are currently closed.

For Film Productions

Productions must:

  • · Be scheduled to shoot within Colorado between June 1 and August 31st, 2025
  • · Submit a brief application outlining department needs and shoot schedule
  • · Be willing to provide mentorship and set experience to a student PA
  • · Preference will be given to productions that have been approved for, or are pending approval for, the Colorado Film Incentive
  • · Projects that originate in Colorado will receive special consideration
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