The Dos and Don'ts
Intro to Writing for Media and Film
Intro to the Meisner Method
Intro to Camera, Electrical, and Grip
Intro to Virtual Production
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The Las Vegas Media & Film Institute is a new non profit organization providing pathways to success for the Las Vegas community in media and film training. LVMFI has grassroots in the Las Vegas and Hollywood communities which provides a robust resource of professionals in media and film that we utilize to cultivate our trainings. We are focused and passionate about our community being able to have equal opportunity to enter the job market and career fields that are in the media and film industries. We understand that our training will provide a streamlined, hands on, coach-mentor, thorough, and fun environment. We will take safety, respect, professionalism, and creativity in mind when dealing with our workshop attendees. We aim to teach you more than what you knew about the media and film industry. We want you to focus on a specific department, find a union, become a freelancer, get certified, get listed in the directory, get help finding representation, and introduce you to work opportunities.
Relocation Assistance
Temporary housing and location resources for new residents to Las Vegas
Financial Assistance
Providing grants, scholarships, and loans to the community
Food Pantry
Weekly food kitchen that feeds the community and daily food pantry open
Youth Outreach
Training outreach programs for teen age and young adults in partnership with local schools and organizations
Intern Program
Selected students are given the opportunity to intern with production companies, studios, or crews
Mentorship Program
Selected students apply for a 1:1 mentorship program with an approved advisor from our network
Lightcast Q3 2024 Data Set
Total Jobs: 447,062 (2024)
Average Earnings Per Job: $52,242 (National Avg $44,791)
Las Vegas Jobs: 375,949 | Reno Jobs: 47,328
Age Breakdown: 14-18 (5.8%) 19-24 (12%) 25-34 (19.5%) 35-44 (19.7%) 45-54 (19.2%) 55-64 (16.1%) 65+ (7.7%)
Race/Ethnicity Breakdown: White (41%) Hispanic/Latino (31.5%) Asian (12.7%) Black/African American (10.4%)
Two or More Races (3.2%) Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0.7%) American Indian or Alaska Native (0.5%)
Nordicity and Saffery Oct 2024
Total Ongoing Jobs: 15,000 - 16,600
Average Salary: $84,714 (National Avg $44,791)
Warner Bros Discovery: $1.2 billion annually
Sony Entertainment: $2.8 billion annually
***https://www.ktnv.com/news/warner-bros-discovery-details-economic-impact-for-the-state-of-nevada
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