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Description:
Production Assistant Training for Film and Television Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) Film Department, PROTEC, Santa Fe County and Stagecoach Foundation, Inc. have teamed up to offer an Intensive Production Assistant training program. This program will be both online and in-person. Classes focus on detailed practical skills needed when beginning your career in Film Production. This intensive training program is aimed at preparing participating students with the skills needed to get employment in the film industry in Santa Fe County. This program focuses on On-set safety, On-set etiquette, On-set PA skills, Production Office skills, OSHA 10 Safety Certification, interview and resume training, and the many other skills needed to gain work as a Production Assistant. Participants need to be 18 years of age or older, have a valid driver’s license, and be a resident of Santa Fe County. Schedule: January 4 - 19, 2025 All classes on Saturdays and Sundays Mix of in-person and online delivery Plan for all day classes (9am to 5pm) Participant Requirements:
THS PROGRAM IS FREE TO ALL NEW MEXICO REsIDENTS IN 2025! |
2025
January 4 - 9, 2025 Santa Fe New Mexico 2023 July 8-July 23, 2023 Santa Fe, New Mexico April 22-May 7, 2023 Santa Fe, New Mexico February 11-26, 2023 Santa Fe, New Mexico |
Instructors:
Milton Riess
Milton Riess has about 35 years of professional experience deep inside the hard and fast trenches of the Film and Television industry. He is currently Co-Chair of the Film Department at Santa Fe Community College, primarily heading their Film Production, Film Crew Training Program, and Workforce Development. Milton is also a commissioner on the Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Commission.
Milton moved to Santa Fe nine years ago from Los Angeles. After one of his shows got cancelled (and they all do), he came to Santa Fe for a long weekend. By the end of the weekend, he rented a place, and a month later, he became a resident.
Milton has worked as a writer, script doctor, director, technical director and actor. Several of his screenplays have won international awards (2012 Hollywood Screenplay Contest, International Family Film Festival Competition, Semi-finalist in Zoetrope Screenplay Competition). He has been Lighting Director and Technical Director on several Emmy award-winning TV series for NBC/E! Networks as well as countless other TV shows, pilots, commercials, and music videos—250+ productions in all.
Dr. Elizabeth Kianu Stahmer
Dr. Elizabeth Kianu Stahmer, DAOM is the Executive Director of Stagecoach Foundation, Inc. Her decades of experience as an educator, from pre-school to higher education, provide her with an understanding of the importance for individuals to be empowered in ways that allow them to tell their own stories. This belief is the fuel that drives her mission at Stagecoach Foundation, Inc. to provide the necessary skills to New Mexicans, regardless of location or social identifiers, so that they can begin fulfilling careers in the state’s blossoming film and television industry. Dr. Stahmer is also an active advocate for environmental and social justice, which she incorporates into the daily functions of the foundation. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Indigenous Liberal Studies from the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and has a Masters and Clinical Doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Milton Riess has about 35 years of professional experience deep inside the hard and fast trenches of the Film and Television industry. He is currently Co-Chair of the Film Department at Santa Fe Community College, primarily heading their Film Production, Film Crew Training Program, and Workforce Development. Milton is also a commissioner on the Santa Fe Film and Digital Media Commission.
Milton moved to Santa Fe nine years ago from Los Angeles. After one of his shows got cancelled (and they all do), he came to Santa Fe for a long weekend. By the end of the weekend, he rented a place, and a month later, he became a resident.
Milton has worked as a writer, script doctor, director, technical director and actor. Several of his screenplays have won international awards (2012 Hollywood Screenplay Contest, International Family Film Festival Competition, Semi-finalist in Zoetrope Screenplay Competition). He has been Lighting Director and Technical Director on several Emmy award-winning TV series for NBC/E! Networks as well as countless other TV shows, pilots, commercials, and music videos—250+ productions in all.
Dr. Elizabeth Kianu Stahmer
Dr. Elizabeth Kianu Stahmer, DAOM is the Executive Director of Stagecoach Foundation, Inc. Her decades of experience as an educator, from pre-school to higher education, provide her with an understanding of the importance for individuals to be empowered in ways that allow them to tell their own stories. This belief is the fuel that drives her mission at Stagecoach Foundation, Inc. to provide the necessary skills to New Mexicans, regardless of location or social identifiers, so that they can begin fulfilling careers in the state’s blossoming film and television industry. Dr. Stahmer is also an active advocate for environmental and social justice, which she incorporates into the daily functions of the foundation. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Indigenous Liberal Studies from the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and has a Masters and Clinical Doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Previous Staff Included:
Angela M. DeNike
Angela M. DeNike is a Production Supervisor in the New Mexico Film Industry. Her credits include the CWTV Series, “Roswell, New Mexico,” “Batman vs. Superman,” “Hell or High Water,” “Chicago Fire,” “From Dusk ‘Til Dawn, the series” and many more. She has worked in the NM Film Industry since 2008, but her roots go all the way back to the early 90s. She is a Legacy Film Maker, meaning her mother, husband and children are also in the NM Film Industry.
Positions she has held in the NM Film Industry include: Production Assistant (uncredited), Catering Assistant (uncredited), Craft Service Assistant (uncredited), Production Secretary, Set Dresser, Art Department, Coordinator, Assistant Production Coordinator, Travel Coordinator, Production Coordinator, Production Supervisor, Line Producer
Before devoting her work fulltime to film, Angela was a Human Resources Trainer, Recruiter and Generalist with Enterprise Rent-a-car for 10 years, as well as a Travel Agent and Customer Service All Star with Nordstrom. This experience proved invaluable during her early time in the industry, since she was hired, in the beginning, to help with travel needs on shows and having a pleasant experience upon arrival can set the tone for how a show runs. Angela had a write up in the NM Woman Magazine for being an upcomer in business when she was employed at Enterprise Rent-a-car. This and being a member of the Local Film Union, IATSE 480, since 2009, she has a real understanding of the way business and film work hand in hand. Fortunately, she has been able to be on the front lines fighting the fight to bring film here through many of the Film and Media days during the Legislative sessions. Angela believes in a philanthropic spirit as well, so she also has been a hugger with the special Olympics, coordinated Camp Enchantment’s Cancer Camp for kids, and been a huge donator to local organizations like the United Way of Central NM. In the future, Angela aspires to be a Unit Production Manager on a major motion picture and be a leader known around the world for her works.
Angela M. DeNike is a Production Supervisor in the New Mexico Film Industry. Her credits include the CWTV Series, “Roswell, New Mexico,” “Batman vs. Superman,” “Hell or High Water,” “Chicago Fire,” “From Dusk ‘Til Dawn, the series” and many more. She has worked in the NM Film Industry since 2008, but her roots go all the way back to the early 90s. She is a Legacy Film Maker, meaning her mother, husband and children are also in the NM Film Industry.
Positions she has held in the NM Film Industry include: Production Assistant (uncredited), Catering Assistant (uncredited), Craft Service Assistant (uncredited), Production Secretary, Set Dresser, Art Department, Coordinator, Assistant Production Coordinator, Travel Coordinator, Production Coordinator, Production Supervisor, Line Producer
Before devoting her work fulltime to film, Angela was a Human Resources Trainer, Recruiter and Generalist with Enterprise Rent-a-car for 10 years, as well as a Travel Agent and Customer Service All Star with Nordstrom. This experience proved invaluable during her early time in the industry, since she was hired, in the beginning, to help with travel needs on shows and having a pleasant experience upon arrival can set the tone for how a show runs. Angela had a write up in the NM Woman Magazine for being an upcomer in business when she was employed at Enterprise Rent-a-car. This and being a member of the Local Film Union, IATSE 480, since 2009, she has a real understanding of the way business and film work hand in hand. Fortunately, she has been able to be on the front lines fighting the fight to bring film here through many of the Film and Media days during the Legislative sessions. Angela believes in a philanthropic spirit as well, so she also has been a hugger with the special Olympics, coordinated Camp Enchantment’s Cancer Camp for kids, and been a huge donator to local organizations like the United Way of Central NM. In the future, Angela aspires to be a Unit Production Manager on a major motion picture and be a leader known around the world for her works.
