Our Mission

Hollywood Cinema Production Resources's (Hollywood CPR) mission is to train individuals from all backgrounds, including historically underrepresented populations, in the entry-level crafts and technician skills of the entertainment industry. Our hands-on, experiential programs not only prepare participants for union jobs but also create pathways to long-term economic mobility.

Our History

Following the civil unrest of 1992, regional economic downturn, natural disasters, and widespread cuts to public arts education, founder Kevin Considine recognized a growing gap between local communities and access to stable careers in the entertainment industry. In 1997, he founded Hollywood Cinema Production Resources (Hollywood CPR) to create a structured pathway into below-the-line careers for individuals who otherwise lacked industry access.

Hollywood CPR later entered into agreements with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), becoming the first public-serving IATSE-signatory training program aligned with both union and studio workforce standards.

For nearly three decades, Hollywood CPR has worked alongside IATSE members to employ union professionals as instructors and mentors, developing craft-specific curriculum widely recognized by studios worldwide as the gold-standard for entry-level crew readiness. This model has prepared qualified graduates for employment opportunities across major studios, production companies, rental houses, and entertainment industry vendors.

Today, Hollywood CPR also serves as a California Film Commission Career Pathways partner, helping productions meet workforce requirements tied to the state’s Film & Television Tax Credit Program while strengthening a reliable pipeline of locally trained crew that supports long-term filming in California. Learn more here.