August 7-15, 2010

L.A. Intensive is an educational program offered by The American Pavilion.

Now in its tenth year, the L.A. Intensive grew out of a decade of helping alumnae of The American Pavilion Student Program at Cannes make the transition from film school to Hollywood. The program is designed for film students or recent graduates who are planning to move to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the entertainment inudstry. Participants are housed with shared accommodations for the duration of the program (9 days and 8 nights). Each day is fully scheduled with workshops, tours, panel discussions, screenings, tapings and interactive demonstrations. Participants are encouraged to bring copies of their resumés with them and to collect business cards at all events. On the last night of the program, there is a wrap party for L.A. Intensive participants and speakers. This event provides an opportunity to converse in depth with industry contacts made earlier in the week in a relaxed setting.

Due to the intimate nature of the program, a limited number of students are accepted in each session (approximately 20 per session). The American Pavilion Selection Committee operates on a rolling admissions system between the date applications are made available (September 15, 2010) and the general application deadline (February 5, 2010). Early Decision applicants (those who apply by December 4, 2009) have an increased chance of acceptance. Early Decision applicants also have the option of paying the program fee in two installments instead of one.

Building on the success of the past eleven years, The American Pavilion looks forward to providing participants in the 2010 L.A. Intensives the first step toward rewarding careers in the entertainment industry.

L.A. Intensive runs from August 7, 2010 to August 15, 2010. Participants interact directly with studio and television executives, directors, producers, writers, actors, casting directors, agents, managers and editors. The program includes an orientation to Los Angeles, a private studio tour, visits to industry businesses, a sitcom taping, panel discussions, a sneak preview of a feature film, interactive demonstrations and a day devoted to career strategies and networking.

Profile of a Qualified Applicant

Demonstrable interest in pursuing a career in film and/or the entertainment industry

Ability to collaborate with other students and staff

Maturity, flexibility and an outgoing personality

Program Benefits

Introduction to the geographic and cultural resources of Los Angeles. Includes a tour of Los Angeles, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, The San Fernando Valley and a beach trip

Topic-oriented days such as “Studio Day” and “Indie Day”

Panel discussions with industry professionals on topics such as:
• “The Current State of TV and Job Opportunities”
• “Today’s Independent Scene Getting Your Film Made”

Tours of entertainment industry businesses such as production and post
production facilities

Private studio tours (Universal Studios lot), a sitcom taping and a sneak preview of
a feature film

Interactive demonstrations and workshops at companies such as
Mole Richardson (lighting)

Career workshop in which industry professionals evaluate participants’ resumés and provide tips on getting a job

Program Provisions

Eight nights of shared accommodation 

Two meals per day 

End of program networking party

Please note: the program is available to Los Angeles-based applicants who do not wish to participate in the housing and meals option, for $2495.

Flight/Travel arrangements

If accepted to the Program, students are responsible for travel arrangements to and
from Los Angeles

PROGRAM FEE

$2995

Application Guidelines

The AmPav application process has two stages. The first is submission of the materials listed below by one of the two deadlines; the second is a phone interview. If an applicant is selected for the second stage, he or she will be contacted by The American Pavilion to schedule the interview.

The American Pavilion Selection Committee operates on a rolling admissions system between the date applications are made available and the General Application deadline. Under this system, Early Decision applicants have an increased chance of acceptance. They also have the option of paying the program fee in two installments instead of one.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Submission of complete application by one of the two deadlines, including $50
non-refundable application fee

If selected for the second stage of the application process, participation in a phone interview

If accepted, payment of the $2995 non-refundable Program fee within two weeks
of acceptance

If accepted to the Program, responsibility for travel arrangements to and from
the destination

Online Application Process

Submit the following by clicking the "Apply Now" button on this page:

1. General Information Form

2. Essay questions

4. $50 non-refundable application fee by credit card

Payment may also be made by check or money order, made payable to The American Pavilion, and mailed to the Los Angeles office.

IMPORTANT DATES