Virtual Production Fellowship Training

Amazon MGM Studios and Reel Works are partnering with FinalPixel Academy’s The Virtual Production Fellowship to launch an intensive 8-week hybrid training program to prepare New York Metro fellows with practical, creative, and technical skills needed to successfully work in Virtual Production for film and television productions. This training features two specialized pathways:

Production Design & Virtual Art Department (VAD)  fellows focus on environments, asset review, production design, look development, and VAD collaboration.

Volume Control fellows focus on LED volume operation, Unreal Engine playback, cueing, system checks, and on-set troubleshooting. 

What does it cost?

  • There is no fee for this program. Each trainee is paid to participate.

Who should apply?

  • Be at least 18+years old

  • Eligible to work in the US

  • Must be a NY Metro Resident (NY, NJ, CT) and able to commute to NYC

  • Not enrolled in full-time education

  • The ability to handle a fast-paced, constantly changing environment

  • Strong organizational skills and problem-solving ability

  • Attention to detail

    Virtual Art Department Fellows: 

    • Must have relevant experience in VFX, post-production, production design, and/or game design.

    Volume Control Fellows: 

    • Must have relevant experience in engineering, lighting, and live events.

    We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. Please apply without regard to disability, race, age, color, national origin, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis prohibited by law. BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), LGBTQ+, women and non-binary people, people living with disabilities, and others with lived experience being part of historically excluded communities are encouraged to apply for this training.

How to apply?

The first step in the application process is to attend the info session.
The info session covers important program information, program dates, an overview of the application process, and features a Q&A session with panelists.

Email recruitment@mediamkrs.org with the subject: Virtual Production


Please note the following deadlines for link requests: 

  1. Info Session Recording links will only be accommodated and sent until Wednesday, August 12th, 2026 at 12pm ET

  2. Application links will only be accommodated and sent until Wednesday, August 12th, 2026 at 4pm ET

  3. Requests made after these deadlines cannot be accommodated.