Writer-directors! Animators!
WGBH seeks 2019 Summer Creative Residents to work on two new series in Boston!
Launchpad at WGBH, a studio producing digital television entertainment series about complex issues, is seeking summer 2019 Creative Residents.
The Launchpad Creative Resident program brings media professionals inside WGBH to incubate new projects and to work on new WGBH digital television programs. For each of Launchpad’s three-week-long cycles in 2019, we will select 3 Creative Residents to work alongside WGBH producers, experts and mentors.
For the Summer 2019 Animation cycle (Monday, August 19 – Friday, September 6, 2019 in Boston), we are seeking 2D animation creators with a specific interest in storyboarding and design to work on a new WGBH animation series. Animation Creative Residents will receive a $1,750 stipend for this three-week cycle. Apply by 4 pm EST on Friday, August 2, 2019.
For the Summer 2019 Episodic TV cycle (Monday, September 9 – Friday, September 27, 2019 in Boston), we are seeking diverse writer-directors to participate in the rapid development and production of a new WGBH drama series. Episodic Creative Residents will receive a $2,500 stipend for a full-time, hands-on commitment to this three-week cycle. Apply by 4 pm EST on Friday, August 9, 2019.
Note: Much of the work will take place at or near WGBH in Boston. Launchpad does not provide for accommodations, travel or transportation.
To apply, complete this questionnaire and email your resume and cover letter to launchpad@wgbh.org with the subject line “FIRSTNAME LASTNAME: 2019 Creative Resident Animation” or “FIRSTNAME LASTNAME: 2019 Creative Resident Episodic”.
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