Intern Program

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Gideon Intern Program (GI)

The Gideon Intern Program is a unique and fabulous part of the Gideon Media Arts Conference & Film Festival. It is designed exclusively for teens between the ages of 16 and 18 who are ready to take their love of the media arts to the next level. Media Arts, you ask? Well, we're talking about things like writing, screenwriting, acting, directing, radio, TV, church drama, and producing. Think you've got the right stuff? Read on to discover more about the program and how you can apply to be a GI-it's boot camp without the sweat!

Gideon Interns

Prospective Gideon interns will choose between three Intern Tracks. While all interns will have access to the full range of conference offerings, the individual tracks will allow us to help customize the Intern's experience to best suit their interests. Each Intern Track will have special access to faculty that specializes in that particular area.

Writing Track--This track is for those students who are interested in any area of writing, from novels, to screenplays to radio dramas. Writing Track Interns will have special meal guests that will give them the opportunity to ask questions and learn from professionals in the field.

Acting Track--This track is for students whose primary interest is in acting, either for film or stage. These interns will have the opportunity to participate in the Scene Shop as well as get to meet and learn from professional faculty.

Filmmaking Track--This track is for students who wish to learn more about directing, producing and other technical aspects of Filmmaking. Interns in this track will also have special access to faculty to learn and ask questions.

All 2010 Interns will participate in an opening session with your Boot Camp directors to assist you in getting ready for the week. (This session is mandatory and will begin at 7:00 pm June 3, 2010.) Your GI Generals will be available to help you choose classes and guide you throughout your week, but youll also be assigned to one of our Captains for extra support.

The Captain Track:

This is an Advanced Track and in order to apply, you must have participated as an intern at a previous Gideon conference. Captains will take on some leadership responsibilities in overseeing the Interns while still enjoying full access to the conference teachings and the special perks of the Intern Program. Vonda and Sarah, your GI Generals, will continue to assist the captains to determine what classes would best suit their needs and guide them through the week.

Captain Track Requirements:

  • Previous attendance as a Gideon Intern is required but does not guarantee acceptance into the Captain (Advanced) track.
  • You may still apply to be a Captain even if you are over 18.
  • Captains must complete and submit the Captain Track Application in addition to the rest of the application.
  • Previous Gideon Interns may apply for either the Intern or Captain Track-whichever best suits their desires.

For Interns & Captain Track:

Applications and all required forms are available here at the website. You'll need to print everything out and mail your package in before the deadline. All Interns & Captains will be given unique opportunities throughout the conference, but students are still responsible for all costs associated with attending the Gideon Media Arts Conference, including travel, room, board and tuition.

Those accepted into the program will be notified by April 1, 2010 and must register and pay in full for the conference no later than April 30, 2010. If full payment is not made by April 30, then the selected intern must forfeit his spot and a student on the waiting list will be extended an invitation instead.  Please read the refund policy on the "Registration/Fees" webpage. 

Application Process 

All interested students must submit the following. Keep in mind that nothing will be returned so don't send us your only copy.

  • A completed application (Only those applying for the Captain Track need to fill out the Captain Track Application Form)
  • Application fee of $15 (Made out to GMAC&FF)
  • Parental/ Medical Permission form
  • Reference form
  • An Essay or a 5-minute DVD featuring you! You should introduce yourself, describe what area of the arts you've been working in, what you've accomplished and why you'd like to attend Gideon. Instructions are included in the application packet.
  • A sample of your work. This could include a short film you've made, a script you've written, a performance you gave, a writing sample or something else that you've produced. Any DVD's or CD's submitted should be no longer than ten minutes so be sure to edit what you send! Scripts or writing samples should be complete. Blow us away!

So what are you waiting for?

2010 Gideon Intern Application

Got questions? You can contact your GI Generals at the following e-mail addresses:

Vonda Skelton vondaskelton@gmail.com

Sarah Anne Sumpolec sarah.sumpolec@gmail.com

 

2009 Gideon Interns plus a couple extras & no, that isn't Nick Jonas