Tasveer Film & TV Career Awareness Lab
Tasveer, in partnership with a la fresca video productions, is launching the first Tasveer Film & TV Career Awareness Lab. The Lab is an after-school video production program for South Asian high school and college students in the Seattle area. Students accepted into the program will learn about careers in the commercial film industry through a series of virtual workshops. Students will also have in-person opportunities to produce their own creative projects and shadow professionals on a video production company’s working set. This program will prepare South Asian youth in the Seattle area for jobs within the film industry.
The Tasveer Film and TV Career Awareness Lab is recommended for ages 16-21, but all high school-aged and undergraduate college students are welcome. Accepted students will receive a modest stipend, with the amount dependent upon enrollment number. Full curriculum will be provided upon acceptance into the program.
Dates (Specific dates and times TBD)
Hybrid in-person and virtual schedule subject to change and will be updated on this page.
February 2025
Session 1 (90 minutes, in-person) – Introduction to the Lab presented by Saket Saurabh . Get to know about your cohort and learn about what to expect throughout the Lab.
March 2025
Session 2 (90 minutes, virtual) – “Welcome to the Industry” – Learn about the media and entertainment industry and terminology.
April 2025
Session 3 (90 minutes, virtual) – “Career Paths” – Learn about the unique opportunities the creative film industry offers.
May 2025
Write a short script on your own.
June 2025
Session 4 (90 minutes, virtual or in-person) – “Pitching” – Students will get to pitch other students by the end of the session.
June 2025
Session 5 (90 minutes, virtual or in-person) – “Set Life” – Introduction to how video production sets work and operate.
July 2025
Session 6 (4 hours, in-person) – “Mock Shoot” – Under the supervision of mentors, students will set up, shoot and wrap their own project.
August 2025
Session 7 (4 hours, in-person): “Shadowing” – Participants will have a chance to shadow a professional team on a working set.
September 2025
Session 8 (90 minutes, in-person): “Celebration” – Feedback session and party.
About the Guest Presenters
Al la freca was founded by Ronald Austin, Jr. and Vinny Anand, first-generation Haitian and South Asian American indie filmmakers. It is a full-scale production company that specializes in elevating and streamlining production needs. A la fresca specializes in directing A-list talent, post-production, and creative collaboration.
Saket Saurabh is an Indian cinematographer. He is mainly known for his credits in Naya Pata, The Lost Behrupiya, Hashiye Ke Log, Saare Jahan Se Acha, The River of Love, among others. His film The Lost Behrupiya won National Film Award for Best Arts/Cultural Film at 61st National Film Awards.
