Hosting some of the Bay Area’s most promising artists of color, our Hidden GEM Career Pathways Program recruits and trains underrepresented visual artists ages 18-28 in the professional skills necessary to compete in the media industry. The program takes place over the course of three 8-week modules that span from September to June. Upon completion of our program, we provide artists with paid contracts, entry-level job placements,externships and access to post-secondary academic programs. We also provide mentorship, access to high level equipment, free classes, exclusive networking events & exhibitions dedicated to advancing artists in our community.
To apply to our career program please email resume and any samples of work to: [email protected]
SCREENWRITING & DIRECTING WORKSHOP
The Hidden Gem Creative Studios is dedicated to providing career and technical educational for independent artists of color who have been marginalized by the mainstream entertainment industry and lack access to a public voice to improve their communities. Currently, our adult education programs provide mentorship, affordable training, exclusive networking events & workshops dedicated to advancing aspiring BIPOC screenwriters, directors and producers. Taught by award-winning industry professionals of color, our instructors lead all students through an intensive 8-week course as they develop a formal production plan for a short film they are developing. Lessons are three hours in length and are offered on a weekly basis. The program covers all aspects of pre-production and development, while also introducing students to core concepts of screenwriting and directing for narrative film production.
1 Time Registration Fee: $ 100 — 8 Week Class Tuition: $800 — Classes begin September 8th, 2025
To apply to our adult educational program please email to inquire about registration: [email protected]
