What they reported doing
- #1 primary $40KONLINE DISCUSSIONS:Stockade Works Graduate Mentorship State of the Film and TV Industry Online Discussion April 3: Director Mary Stuart Masterson and the Stockade Works team unite to discuss the state of the film production industry during the COVID-19 outbreak. Providing up-to-date information on the current status of production, hear insighs into what the future may hold, and answering questions for graduate level discussion.State of the Film and TV Industry open to the public: Incluse thoughts and insights on what the future may hold for production in the region (April 15) and the many new developments, changes and protocols regarding the state of film and TV in the Hudson Valley during the COVID-19 outbreak and phased recovery.
- #2 $40KAVID Assistant Editing Rough Cut Lab program online: led by Sabine Hoffman, ACE is a 6 week course covering fundamental skills and responsibilities needed to work as an AVID Assistant Editor and provide a uniquely creative rough cut editing experience working with Director Mary Stuart Masterson
What they call their work
What they do
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Youth & Emerging Filmmaker Training 3 activities
- Career awareness and educational outreach programsOffers career awareness programs, panel discussions, and workshops for students and community members to explore career paths in film and television, including instruction on pitching television show ideas and career advancement, union membership, and job application processes.
- Online training and professional development programs in post-productionOffers online training programs such as the 6-week AVID Assistant Editing Rough Cut Lab, which covers fundamental skills for working as an AVID Assistant Editor and includes creative editing experiences with industry professionals like Director Mary Stuart Masterson.
- Workforce development training programs in film and television productionProvides workforce development training for Hudson Valley residents through Crew Boot Camps, workshops, apprenticeships, mentorships, and career awareness programs that build skills for on-set and post-production roles, including hands-on training with industry professionals and industry-standard equipment.
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Career and Technical Education Programs 1 activity
- Curriculum development in partnership with academic institutionsDevelops academic and vocational curricula in collaboration with local academic institutions aligned with NYS Career Development and Occupational Studies Standards, designed for integration into general education, career tech schools, GED programs, and junior colleges.
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Emerging Filmmaker Support Programs 1 activity
- DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) initiatives in media industriesHosts DEIA salons featuring discussions with industry leaders to advance access and inclusion in the film and television industry, supporting underrepresented groups including women, people of color, veterans, and the underemployed in securing quality jobs with career growth opportunities.
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Film Festival and Screening Programming 1 activity
- Industry engagement and workforce pipeline developmentPartners with national industry leaders to bring film and TV productions to the Hudson Valley and create a pipeline for trainees to work on local productions, while also hosting public discussions on industry status and future outlook during events such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
- Job placement and referral services for trained graduatesRefers trained and vetted graduates to union and non-union film and television productions in the Hudson Valley for paid crew positions, with documented placements in production departments such as accounting, and has provided over 5,000 job referrals to more than 250 local productions.
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Who they work with
- A Call to Men Partner — Teamed up with Stockade Works and TMI Project to create the memoir writing and storytelling workshop 'Locker Room Talk' for Kingston High School football players.
- Arrowood Farms Partner — Collaborates with Stockade Works on events and creative initiatives.
- Arrowood Farms Partner — Host venue for the annual Make Local Work benefit events.
- Empire State Development Government — Announced and supported the completion of a costume training program developed in collaboration with Stockade Works and HBO’s 'The Gilded Age'.
- HBO Partner — Partnered with Stockade Works on a boot camp training program for film and television production jobs.
- IATSE Union Local 829 Partner — Collaborated with Stockade Works on the costume design and wardrobe training program for HBO’s 'The Gilded Age'.
- Marshall Johnson Partner — Unit Production Manager of "I Know This Much is True" who collaborated with Stockade Works during a 9-month shoot in the Hudson Valley.
- Mary Stuart Masterson Partner — Collaborated with Director Mary Stuart Masterson on online discussions and an AVID editing lab program.
- NBC Partner — Partner network where Stockade Works graduates have been placed in paid positions, including in the accounting department of a long-standing production.
- Nike Partner — Industry partner supporting Stockade Works trainings.
- Quality Pictures Partner — Hudson Valley-based production company co-founded by Mary Stuart Masterson, which aligns with Stockade Works' mission of amplifying diverse voices and innovating production practices.
- ReelWorks Partner — Collaborated with Stockade Works on the costume design and wardrobe training program for HBO’s 'The Gilded Age'.
- Sabine Hoffman Partner — Lead instructor for the AVID Assistant Editing Rough Cut Lab program.
- Storyhorse Documentary Theater Project Partner — Co-founded by Mary Stuart Masterson, who serves as Resident Director, indicating an ongoing organizational connection.
- TMI Project Partner — Teamed up with Stockade Works and A Call to Men to create the memoir writing and storytelling workshop 'Locker Room Talk' for Kingston High School football players.
- The Dealy Foundation Funder — Founders Crew member providing support to Stockade Works.
- Upriver Studios, LLC Partner — Co-founded by Mary Stuart Masterson, who is also Founder and Board President of Stockade Works.
- Warner Bros. Discovery Partner — Collaborated with Stockade Works on the costume design and wardrobe training program for HBO’s 'The Gilded Age'.
- community organizations Partner — Partners with community organizations to deliver Career Awareness Programs about the film and television industry.
- local academic institutions Partner — Collaborates on program outreach, curriculum development, and career awareness initiatives in film and television production.
- national industry leaders Partner — Collaborate to bring film and TV productions to the Hudson Valley, assess crew needs, and develop training programs.
- schools Partner — Partners with schools to deliver Career Awareness Programs about the film and television industry.
- top industry professionals Partner — Support training program development, instruction, and mentorship for program participants and graduates.
How they approach the work
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- Inclusive Access as a Pathway to Economic Opportunitymethodology: inclusive_workforce_developmentBy prioritizing access and inclusion for individuals historically excluded from the film and TV industry—such as women, people of color, veterans, and the underemployed—we expand economic opportunity and strengthen community ties because diverse participation drives both equity and regional workforce growth.
- Industry-Aligned Workforce Developmentmethodology: industry_aligned_trainingBy designing training programs in collaboration with film and TV industry partners and aligning them with current labor demands, we produce a skilled and job-ready regional workforce because it ensures graduates acquire relevant, in-demand skills that directly connect to employment opportunities on active productions.