What is Amazon MGM Studios Crew Training?
We are Amazon MGM Studios’ (AMS) workforce development program expanding access to education and development for our productions. We connect talent ready to build careers behind the camera with the skills they need to succeed in the evolving industry.
Traineeships
Our traineeships connect participants with paid, hands-on experience on active AMS productions, strengthening the practical skills needed to take their first steps in the industry.
Step-Up Opportunities
We support current crew on select productions to build new skills in more senior roles.
Training Courses
We work with accredited institutions, training bodies, and local community organizations to deliver practical training courses that hone craft-specific skills needed to succeed in today’s productions.
Impact On Access
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supported placements program to date
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roles trained for
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productions participated
Trained On World Class Productions
Global Reach
We currently partner with organizations across the UK, US, Canada, and Australia to expand access to sustainable careers in film and television through regional skills gaps training, production placements, and industry connections.
United States
We work to strengthen training entry routes as AI and new production technologies reshape roles across production and support training-focused on areas such as AI literacy, script supervision and changing post-production workflows.
United Kingdom
We support both new entrants and a highly skilled workforce navigating rapid career progression, specialist skills gaps and freelance careers through traineeships, step-up opportunities and targeted training that balance supporting heritage crafts with upskilling for AI and emerging technology on set. We are proud to support local training efforts for Bray Studios and the Thames Valley Region.
Canada
We target skill shortages such as production accounting and management, post-production, and VFX, with training and progression support that helps talent move into specialist and supervisory roles.
Australia
We create opportunities for those entering the industry or those ready to take the next step through traineeships and step-ups.
Our Impact
Explore the stories behind our programmes to see how real opportunities, skills and industry connections translate into career progression across film and television.
Our Partners
We collaborate with leading industry organisations to bring specialist expertise, local insight and paid production opportunities to aspiring filmmakers.