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BRIC Foundation
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On a mission to increase representation in the Entertainment, Gaming, Media & Tech industries, BRIC by BRIC. 🧱📈
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📣 The BRIC Apprenticeship helps youth, veterans & justice-impacted folks of all backgrounds break into careers across entertainment, media & tech
⭐️ 6+ months paid, on-the-job training
⭐️ 12 months mentorship
⭐️ 144 hrs related instruction
🔗 Apply now: bricfoundation.org/apprenticeship-application
November 13, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Curious about careers in festivals & major events? Join BRIC's free Pre-Apprenticeship Speaker Series 11/12 to uncover the key safety, sustainability & social impact skills necessary to build a career & thrive in festival management w/ special guest Evan Tzeng
🔗 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 7, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Curious about experiential careers in entertainment? Join BRIC's free Pre-Apprenticeship Speaker Series on 11/4 as we dig into using immersive storytelling to lead events, activations, pop-ups & themed attractions with special guest Austin Johnston.
🔗 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 29, 2025 at 8:41 PM
BRIC brought 300+ local high school students to @lightboxexpo.com for an inside look at the animation & entertainment industry – many receiving their first-ever portfolio reviews. Huge thanks also to our Lawndale HS interns who helped power the Concept Art Awards Show at the Expo!
October 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Curious about Marketing careers for entertainment? Join BRIC's free Pre-Apprenticeship Speaker Series on 10/21 for an inside look at how campaigns, creative strategy & partnerships drive impact for the stories we love with special guest Matt Bravmann.
🔗 Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 15, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Join us @lightboxexpo.com for Animation Advocacy: Building a More Inclusive Industry. We'll explore how our orgs are working to make the industry more inclusive on-screen & behind the scenes, resources for underrepresented creators, & ways to get involved in driving change

🗓️ 10/24 1:30pm | Room 208
October 10, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Feeling nervous about networking or portfolio reviews @lightboxexpo.com ? Join BRIC's virtual prep session to learn helpful tips & strategies to prepare your portfolio, network effectively with recruiters & peers, and navigate LBX with confidence. 🌟

🔗 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Curious about a career in Creative Project Management? Tune in to BRIC's free Pre-Apprenticeship Speaker Series on 10/7 for a dynamic look at gaming cinematics through Project Management with help from our friends at ARC Creative.
🔗 Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
September 30, 2025 at 5:55 PM
📣 The BRIC Team is seeking our next Marketing Coordinator Apprentice!

Must be:
✅ Current Los Angeles area resident
✅ Veteran status OR 18–24 years old
✅ Authorized to work in the US

⏰ Apply by Oct. 5 at 11:59pm PST
🔗 bricfoundation.org/apprenticeship-application/#tracks
September 24, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Curious about how representation works in animation? Join BRIC's free Pre-Apprenticeship Speaker Series on 9/23 where we'll demystify the role of talent managers with help from our friends at Fourth Wall Management @samg-anim.bsky.social
🔗 Register: bricfoundation.org/speaker-series
September 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
📣 BRIC is partnering with Group Effort Initiative to offer a Marketing Coordinator Apprenticeship for aspiring entertainment industry professionals.

Eligibility:
✅ Current California resident
✅ Veteran OR 18–24 years old
✅ Authorized to work in the US

⏰ Deadline: Sept. 21
🔗 Link in bio to apply
September 16, 2025 at 6:46 PM
BRIC's free Pre-Apprenticeship Speaker Series is back 9/9! Join Skydance Animation's Brooke Levine for an inside look at Production Management for Feature Animation.

🗓️Tues 9/9 at 2pm (PST)
🔗 bricfoundation.org/speaker-series
September 3, 2025 at 10:01 PM
📺🎓 BRIC's free, livestream Pre-Apprenticeship Speaker Series is back Sept 9 with a NEW slate of career topics across entertainment, media & tech! Tune in every other Tuesday to hear industry pros speak about their work in this interactive career exploration series
bricfoundation.org/speaker-series
August 29, 2025 at 12:08 AM
🎥🎸 Today we brought educators behind the scenes of Washington's vibrant Creative Economy for a Teacher Professional Development Session with ArtsEd Washington. Thanks to our partners for letting us dive into Seattle's Film & TV, Studio Mechanics, Music, & Live Entertainment industries! 🙌
August 26, 2025 at 1:20 AM
🎬 Dreaming of a career in Production Management for Film, TV, or Animation? Our new Creative Production Management Course gives you the know-how, hands-on practice & industry cred to help get you there!
🔗 Learn more & enroll: bricfoundation.org/creative-production-management
August 12, 2025 at 11:30 PM
🚀 Help bring our panel to #SXSWEDU 2026!
Our PanelPicker Proposal, Alternate Pathways: the Future of Creative Entrepreneurship, is all about rethinking how we can prepare the next generation of creative talent.

🤞 Every vote counts! Cast yours at: tinyurl.com/BRIC-SXSW26
August 8, 2025 at 9:14 PM
🎬💥 NEW Production Management Digital Badges! Certify and showcase your Budgeting & Scheduling skills on your resume and professional profiles.

Perfect for line producers, ADs & production coordinators. Open to everyone, regardless of experience!
🔗 bricfoundation.org/digital-badges
July 22, 2025 at 11:01 PM
We’re so proud of the creativity, teamwork, and dedication each student brought to the process! And huge shoutout to
@samg-anim.bsky.social for guiding our students during regular Office Hours and supporting them every step of the way this summer!
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July 15, 2025 at 11:25 PM
That’s a wrap on BRIC’s Animation Pitch Bootcamp! 🎬🌟 Over the past 3 weeks, these talented high school students took their ideas from concept to pitch, culminating in final presentations to a panel of industry pros...
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July 15, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Weeks 2 + 3 of BRIC's Animation Pitch Summer Bootcamp = characters, world building, and pitch practice in action! 🌍✏️
👀 Stay tuned next week for a glimpse at our students' final animation pitch presentations.
🔗 bricfoundation.org/summer-bootcamps
July 9, 2025 at 7:12 PM
This summer's just getting started with BRIC's Animation Pitch Bootcamp! Week 1 unlocked big ideas and bold storytelling 🎬✍
☀️ Interested in joining a Summer Bootcamp? There's still time!
🔗 bricfoundation.org/summer-bootcamps
June 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
⏰ Only 3 days left to apply for the BRIC Animation Co-op Grant! Your inclusive animated stories deserve to be told and we want to help make it happen. Gather your creative team and submit your proposal by June 2nd.
🔗 bricfoundation.org/animationcoop
May 30, 2025 at 7:11 PM
BRIC is heading back to @lightboxexpo.com this Oct 24-26 as an Exhibitor! Expect portfolio review prep tips, animation advocacy panel discussions, and more opportunities to level up your creative skills.

🎟️ Grab your tickets at LightBoxExpo.com

#LBX2025 #LightBoxExpo
May 29, 2025 at 11:35 PM
☀️ Enroll in BRIC's Summer Bootcamps! Free for CA high school students & open to all, BRIC Bootcamps give you the hands-on exposure & experience that can lead to a career in entertainment
📚 Available courses: 3D Animation, VFX, Game Design, Concept Art & more!
🔗 bricfoundation.org/summer-bootcamps
May 28, 2025 at 8:29 PM
📢 10 days left to apply for BRIC's Animation Co-op Grant! Designed to empower independent creators & inspire inclusive storytelling, this new grant will award $5K to fund the formation of an animation worker cooperative.
⏰ Apply by June 2
🔗 bricfoundation.org/animationcoop
May 23, 2025 at 9:18 PM