Belmont USA in Hollywood
Belmont USA in Hollywood is a summer work opportunity where selected Motion Pictures or Movie and Television Writing students can apply classroom learning to specific career goals in the Motion Pictures industry.
Belmont USA in Hollywood also serves as an immersion experience within the motion pictures industry. Interns gain practical skills in state-of-the-art technical facilities and are exposed to the expertise of renowned producers, directors, screenwriters, cinematographers & agents.
Program Curriculum
Required Courses:
- MOT 1170 Media Makers (3 credits) - Through numerous professional guest speakers, this course surveys countless positions within the film and television industry, the industry’s many supporting industries, and its varied distribution formats. Students learn to better prepare themselves to enter the industry, and exercise their abilities as Media Makers in multiple formats.
- MOT internship (1-3 credits)
Optional Courses:
- MOT 2895 Production II Prep (3 credits) - Students develop and write ten-page scripts, look books, budgets, and additional pitch and production materials to submit for a potential, competitive, studio-model production experience.
- Third Year Religion JCS/Path A or B (3 credits) - Online only
- Third Year English (3 credits) - Online only
Specific course information can be found on the program's page on Belmont Global under Academics
Program Details
Belmont USA in Hollywood allows you to have one or two Internships. It is ultimately your responsibility to secure the internship. However, there are many resources on campus to assist with that process including:
- Internship coordinator for your college
- Belmont's Office of Career and Professional Development.
- Handshake
- Belmont alumni
Belmont in Hollywood students have interned with companies like:
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2656 Marketing |
Joint Effort |
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AEFH Agency |
Kinetic Content |
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AFI/DWW |
Late Late Show |
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Alcon Sleeping Giant |
Media Toaster |
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Atlas Entertainment |
More Media |
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BBC Worldwide (Scripted) |
Mosaic Media Group |
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Beacon Pictures |
MPRM |
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Blindlight |
Myriad Pictures |
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BMG Talent Management |
Nicky, Ricky, Vicki and Dawn |
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Branded Pictures Entertainment |
Penchant Entertainment |
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Broadway Video |
PGA |
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Camera House |
Phoenix Pictures |
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Cohesive Entertainment Group |
Producers Guild of America |
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Division Camera |
Samuel Goldwyn |
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Eclectic Pictures |
Skybound |
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Elina de Santos - Theater |
Straight Up Films |
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Endgame Entertainment |
Street Light Entertainment |
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Francine Maisler Casting |
Talentworks |
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Funny or Die |
The Asylum Post Production |
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Global Cinematography Institute |
Theater Internship |
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Imagine Television |
Thinkfactory Media |
Are You Eligible to Apply?
In order to be eligible for study in Belmont in Hollywood, students must meet the following criteria:
- Be a Motion Pictures, Media Production, or Movie and Television Writing major
- Complete at least 64 credit hours and be of junior standing by the start of the program
- Be in good academic and financial standing at the time of application AND when the program starts
- Have a minimum of 2.5 cumulative institutional grade point average at time of application AND at start of program
- Students on academic or disciplinary probation cannot participate in Belmont in Hollywood, even if such probation occurs after acceptance to the program
- Students who become ineligible after acceptance for any of the above reasons MUST pay the program fee balance
Selection Process
- Academic performance, professional experience, maturity and overall preparedness for the program are considered in the selection process.
- Students not meeting minimum qualifications and/or with prior academic or non-academic infractions may be eliminated from the application pool.
Check back soon for application deadlines information!
Housing
You will be housed in double occupancy rooms at AVA Toluca Hills in Los Angeles which is located less than 4 miles from Universal Studios, Warner Brothers, Disney Animation, and other major studios.
You can expect to be placed in furnished apartment living that includes a living area, dining area, kitchen, 2 or 3 bedrooms with 2 people in each room, and a private bathroom attached to each bedroom. Apartments are fully furnished (bedding, towels, kitchen supplies, etc) and laundry facilities are onsite.
Enjoy loads of amenities such as workout facilities, onsite retail and a swimming pool.
Transportation
In LA, you are required to have access to a car for daily transportation. You may bring your own, ship your car or rent a car.
Siobhan Harren (Nashville)
Contact Us
Belmont USA is coordinated through the Office of Study Abroad.
Campus Location: 1009 Janet Ayers Academic Center
Mailing Address: 1900 Belmont Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37212
Email: belmontusa@belmont.edu