FREE Carpenter Training for TV & Film (Pittsburgh, PA)

Ever imagined building the sets that shape your favorite shows and movies? Now’s your chance! The Pittsburgh Film Office, I.A.T.S.E. Local 489, and Reel Works have teamed up to create a no-cost training program that prepares local residents to become in-demand shop craftspeople (carpenters) for television and film.


📋 Program Snapshot

  • What: Hands-on shop craft (carpentry) training for film & TV
  • Where: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (within 50 mile radius of downtown)
  • Cost: FREE — plus a paid stipend for all trainees
  • Perks: Direct pipeline to union jobs with I.A.T.S.E. Local 489


Talent Application

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🛠️ Why This Rocks

Industry-led instruction — learn exactly what productions need
Stipend pay while you train
Union pathway to steady, well-paid crew work
✅ Build, install, and strike real sets — from intricate interiors to massive exterior builds
✅ Perfect for anyone who loves working with their hands in a creative, fast-paced world


👀 Who Should Apply?

  • Age 18+
  • Pennsylvania resident living within 50 miles of downtown Pittsburgh
  • Comfortable with hand & power tools (blueprint reading a plus)
  • Serious interest in a film/TV career — newcomers or career-changers welcome!

🚀 How to Apply

  1. Visit createpa.org/shop-craft (or tap ➡️ createpa.org/shop-craft)
  2. Fill out the online application form
  3. Submit any required docs & await next-step instructions

Spots are limited—apply ASAP to grab your seat in the workshop!


✅ Quick Recap — Why You Should Jump In

Learn from seasoned pros, build a killer résumé, and join Pittsburgh’s growing production scene

Free professional training + stipend

Real pathway to union work on movies, series, and streaming shows

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