01/12/2019
Village Digital Productions
Internship — Frequently asked questions
What is Village Digital Productions?
VDP started as a Broadcasting & Media Production Company in Grayling, Michigan offering videography services – filming events. Then VDP evolved into a software / media company.
What does Village Digital Productions do?
In early 2016 filming started in the U.P to produce a pilot for a sightseeing RV travel program aimed at fall PBS TV.
Stymied while searching for places to film for the pilot the conclusion was reached that what was needed was a video based software program. There was none.
By August 15, 2016 this became a company goal — produce a video based trip planning software program that included PDF maps with descriptions and directions. It would be a complete listing of the sightseeing points of interest (POI's) in Michigan. Region 1 O-Tra© software became available by August 2017. Then the real frustration came about - getting the word out of its existence. There is nothing on the market to compare it to. Contact has been made with multiple Marketing companies with little result for a reasonable, workable business plan.
Will this Internship lead to employment?
Yes, this is a career path Internship. The reason for this internship is for us to be able to recruit those with strongest interest and best capabilities.
Do I need to live in the Grayling area?
Not at this time. However, periodic visits to our facilities are expected.
What is the work schedule?
There is no fixed scheduling of work tasks until the summer filming season gets under way.
Our plan is to have the next 6 months to lay the ground work for the summer filming.
You would be participating in Pre production activities, learning cameras and equipment, filming practice and editing, writing description of POI's, and mapping out film trip routes.
What tools or equipment do I need to bring with me?
A computer with a good graphics card will be needed for work done from your residence.
A computer station is available here at the office.
Cameras and related filming equipment are provided by VDP.
When does the Internship start?
Now, Interns are separately scheduled depending on company needs and individual progress.
Actual filming will start as early as June of 2019
How long does the this Internship last?
At least until late September 2019. Another may+ be offered for the year 2020.
What is the pay?
This is not a paid internship. Keep your day time job. Your compensation will be the experience gained, knowledge acquired and travel to all the great places to visit in Michigan while filming.
Travel expenses while filming are covered by VDP.
