Mikha Grumet
Producer
Are you a Hudson Valley filmmaker early in your career and ready to take it to the next level?
HUDSY’s Filmmaker Apprenticeship Program provides six to ten passionate visual storytellers a year, the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in documentary film production with professional film equipment training while building their professional network. This paid training program supports directors, producers, cinematographers, sound people, and editors in elevating their careers to the next level.
In this paid, part-time apprenticeship (5-10 hours per week from April through October) you’ll work alongside HUDSY’s in-house production crew to help tell the stories of the people of the Hudson Valley through short form non-fiction storytelling. You’ll learn to use our professional-grade equipment and receive support and advice from volunteer mentors with decades of experience in the film industry.
The goal of the program is to empower your voice as a filmmaker and community storyteller, while elevating your skills and expanding your network making it more likely for you to get hired and successfully build a career in the industry.
In addition to hands-on production experience, you’ll benefit from skill-building workshops, creative networking events, and perhaps most importantly, you’ll develop strong working relationships with your fellow apprentices and mentors, creating a professional community that extends well beyond the program.
For 2026, the program will be working exclusively on non-fiction documentary films. If you are only interested in scripted narratives, this apprenticeship may not be for you. That being said, most production and storytelling skills are universal and learning how to make documentaries will make you a better filmmaker overall.
HUDSY is committed to supporting filmmakers from traditionally marginalized communities as well as aspiring filmmakers of all ages 18 and up.
If you’re serious about making films and ready to commit to elevating your craft, apply today!
The deadline to submit this application is Sunday, February 1, 2026
Your support empowers the next generation of local filmmakers to tell the stories of the Hudson Valley and make positive impact through the power of filmmaking, across this region and beyond.
