Filmmaking Workshop Leader
Goal: Deliver workshops, evaluate student work and mentor teens interested in filmmaking at the TUMO LA Center for Creative Technologies.
Start Date: December 2026
Hours/Location: 12-16 hours a week, in person in North Hollywood - working days will include alternating Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons and Saturdays. The schedule will have slight and predictable changes each month.
Pay: $30-50 per hour
TUMO’s Vision: The world’s full learning potential unlocked through innovative education resources available to everyone.
The Role
TUMO Center for Creative Technologies is looking for a filmmaker with a deep knowledge of and passion for cinema to join the TUMO LA team and lead filmmaking workshops for teens. At TUMO you will get a chance to inspire teens with your professional experience and open their eyes to the craft of filmmaking through hands-on projects and group workshops. This role calls for someone who thrives in an energetic, collaborative environment and can keep multiple student teams engaged, focused, and thinking creatively throughout projects.
About TUMO
TUMO serves approximately 40,000 teens each week across 15 countries, including locations in Paris, Berlin, Lisbon, Buenos Aires, Yerevan, Amsterdam, and more. TUMO Los Angeles is the first U.S. location, made possible with support from the State of California and the City of Los Angeles.
TUMO students (ages 12–18) attend the center after school to explore technology and design through self-learning activities, hands-on workshops, and project-based labs, all free of charge. TUMO LA opened in October 2025 and currently serves 600 students per week.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead filmmaking workshops for TUMO’s students, delivering month-long pre-set workshop content
- Guide student groups through each stage of their projects and support effective collaboration
- Collect and evaluate student results at the completion of every workshop
- Examine student self-learning activities and provide weekly feedback
- Provide demonstrations to students to excite them about the field of filmmaking
- Other duties may be assigned
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in film or the equivalent coursework in a related field or three + years of equivalent work experience
- Deep knowledge of film history, genres, and influential filmmakers, with a genuine enthusiasm for sharing it with young people
- Experience teaching or mentoring teens, ideally in group or project-based settings
- A patient, positive approach to teaching, with a focus on inspiring students and helping them succeed
- Excellent communication skills, including written communication, personal interaction, and public presentation in English
- Good analytical and organizational skills
- Mastery of Adobe Premiere Pro
- Language: English fluency is required
Positions may not always be available at the time a resume is submitted. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.