INTRODUCTION TO LOCATION SCOUTING
NOVAC:BR is now accepting applications for Baton Rouge’s Introduction to Location Scouting,
a two-day film industry workforce training scheduled for December 13 -14, 9am – 4pm at
NOVAC:BR’s office at The Creative Bloc in downtown Baton Rouge. The Baton Rouge Film
Industry Workforce Training Program is designed for Louisiana residents seeking immediate
employment and long-term careers in the growing local film industry. Accepted applicants will
be trained in the basics of how to become a supporting member of the Locations department of
a production. The course will be taught by a well-known Locations Manager familiar with both
the Baton Rouge and New Orleans industry. Instruction will be given on how the department
functions, paperwork, contracts, scouting and other responsibilities from prep, to production and
finally wrap.
Baton Rouge Introduction to Location Scouting is a competitive program with limited enrollment.
Interested applicants should submit a resume and completed application to
elizabeth@novacvideo.org (or via mail to NOVAC, 532 Louisa Street, New Orleans, LA
70117) by FRIDAY, DEC. 5 at 5pm. Upon receipt of your application and resume, NOVAC will
email you to schedule a 10-minute phone interview. Applicants will receive email notification of
their acceptance to the program on Wednesday, December 10th.
**PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST COMPLETE THE SELF DECLARATION OF INCOME FORM in
full – this is the last page of the application. NOVAC:BR is required to file this information
per our grant guidelines. Please report your personal income only. If you do not have an
income you will be asked to provide supporting documentation as proof. Students will be
asked to provide a copy of their student ID.**
Late or incomplete applications will not receive a phone interview. You must be a resident of
Baton Rouge to apply. Questions can be directed to NOVAC at 504-308-1420 x.104, or
elizabeth@novacvideo.org.
The Baton Rouge Film Industry Workforce Training Program is a NOVAC program developed
with support of the Mayor’s Office of Community Development in Baton Rouge. This program
is funded through a Community Development Block Grant, with the goal to create economic
opportunities for Baton Rouge residents.
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APPLICANT INFORMATION
FULL NAME:
______________________________________________________________________________
RESIDENCE ADDRESS:
_____________________________________________________________________
CITY: __________________________________________ STATE: ____________ ZIP:
_________________
PHONE: ____________________________________ EMAIL:
______________________________________
** NOTE: ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE RESIDENTS OF EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH
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How many years have you been a resident?______
Proof of Residency (Choose one):___ LA State ID ____ LA Driver’s License ____ Utility Bill ___
Lease
THE BASICS
1. Do you have a car? YES
NO
2. Do you have an email account you can access daily? YES
3. Are you comfortable working 12-16 hour days? YES
4. Do you have a smartphone? YES
NO
NO
NO
5. Do you have a valid driver’s license? YES
NO
6. Are you currently employed or in school full time? YES
NO
7. If yes, where and in what position? ________________________________________________
8. Do you have any physical limitations that may impede your ability to work? YES
NO
9. if so, please explain: _____________________________________________________
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EDUCATION
HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION
School / Training Center:
____________________________________________________________________
Major / Area of Study: ___________________________________________ Dates of study:
____________
EDUCATION
School / Training Center:
____________________________________________________________________
Major / Area of Study: ___________________________________________ Dates of study:
____________
OBJECTIVES AND MOTIVATION
Please use the space below to explain your interest in the program, your career objectives in film, and
applicable experience for production accounting work.
Are you currently a NOVAC member? YES
NO
GENDER:
MALE
Have you received any previous film industry workforce training through NOVAC? YES
FEMALE
NO
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
 In School
Unemployed
Part-time Employed Full Time Employed
 Employed in the film industry  Other (explain)_____________________________________
NAME YOUR CURRENT EMPLOYER/JOB: __________________________________________________
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HAVE YOU EVER WORKED IN THE FILM INDUSTRY BEFORE?
YES
NO
Please list any previous film industry experience below. Use the back of this page if you need more room.
WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR TODAY’S TRAINING?
WHAT ARE YOUR LONG-TERM EMPLOYMENT GOALS?
PLEASE ALSO COMPLETE THE SELF-DECLARATION OF INCOME ON THE NEXT PAGE. THIS
IS AN APPLICATION REQUIRED BY HUD, WHO PROVIDES THE FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM.
PLEASE BE CANDID ABOUT YOUR HOUSEHOLD INCOME, AS ITS REPORTING IS REQUIRED
FOR OUR PROGRAM.
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