APPLY
You must submit 2 letters of recommendation
You must submit two (2) letters of recommendation from a current or former employer that BRIEFLY states how long they've known you, whether you were a good employee, and that person's contact information. Letters must be on company stationery that has been pre-printed by the company - NOT printed from a computer. If you are unemployed and/or cannot contact former employers, we will accept reference letters from organizations where you have volunteered, or from recent teachers. IMPORTANT: References do NOT have to come from the Entertainment Industry. Letters must come from people who have supervised you over a period of time. We do not accept letters from friends, family or co-workers. Recommendation letters may be mailed, faxed, or scanned-and-emailed to Streetlights. Do not deliver letters in person! If you meet the eligibility requirements, mail or fax your letters to: Outreach Streetlights c/o The Lot @ Formosa 1041 N. Formosa Ave., WRT Suite 6 West Hollywood, CA 90046 Fax: (323) 850-3113 Email scanned letters to: streetlights@streetlights.org Please include “Letters of Recommendation Attached” in the subject line You must include your name, phone number(s) and email address with these letters
You must be low-income / economically disadvantaged
You must be at least 20 years of age
You must be an ethnic minority who lives in or near Los Angeles County
You must have registered with Selective Service
Federal Law requires that all males 18 and older must register with Selective Service.
You must have a car and valid auto insurance
You must own a car – or have 24/7 access to a car with OWNER’S PERMISSION. You will be asked to provide: a) Copy of Valid Driver’s License b) Copy of Proof of Current Car Registration; and c) Two printouts from the DMV – Driver’s License Info and Registration Info The fastest way to obtain these DMV printouts (your driving history and vehicle history) is by making an appointment with your nearby DMV office and requesting the reports in person. You can find more information, or request printouts online, here: Driver Record Request Vehicle Record Request All traffic matters must be taken care of BEFORE applying to the Streetlights Program, including parking tickets, traffic school, court dates, etc. Return to Application Requirements
Requirements
START APPLICATION PROCESS
Verify that you meet the above requirements before starting the application process.
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Complete Preliminary Questionnaire - Click here to complete the Questionnaire.
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Submit 2 Letters of Recommendation - Committee Reviews information. If the candidate is approved to go to the next level, candidate is sent a formal application.
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Submit Formal Application - Committee reviews information. If the candidate is approved to go to the next level, an interview is scheduled.
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Interview with Streetlights
Email Streetlights@Streetlights.org with any questions or concerns
Streetlights is a non-profit job training, job placement and career advancement program founded to assist young adults who are Black, Indigenous, People of Color from marginalized communities to create inclusive representation behind-the-camera in commercial, feature and television production.
Previous Industry Experience is NOT required!