About

The Summer Learning Program (SLP) is an initiative of the Academy Software Foundation’s D&I Working Group. The program is focused on providing underrepresented individuals in the film, media, and entertainment industry access to quality learning resources and opportunities to develop their professional networks, while creating new entry points into the industry to foster increased representation. Past groups have included Women and/or Non-Binary (2021), BIPOC or Latinx (2022), and LGBTQIA+ (2023). For Summer 2024, we are opening the program to individuals that belong to ANY underrepresented group in the industry. This is the fourht fourth year of the program, and we are again excited to welcome 20 learners into the program for dedicated mentorship and learning opportunities!

The program will run from June 16 through August 9, 2024. Keep an eye on this page for up-to-date information and resources.

Upcoming

Summer Learning Program 2024 Learner Application is now open! closed! Decisions will go out from May 1st - May 17th. 
If you are interested in applying next year, please check out the the Program Expectations for Learners and then apply here!keep your eye on the ASWF socials for announcements for the SLP applications
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We are also actively seeking Industry mentors, speakers, and other volunteers. 
Please apply here! You can see more on the various opportunities available here.

Please see our resources on the left for further info or reach out to us at slp@aswf.io