Emerging Filmmakers Program at Howcast Studios

Since Howcast launched, thousands of our videos have been produced by filmmakers in our Emerging Filmmakers Program, and we've had the honor of witnessing their craft develop with every upload!

Ever on the lookout for innovative ways to improve the program, we're testing something new. As always, we'll offer the chance to gain experience, exposure, and some extra income to all filmmakers. Now, we'll also offer higher stipends for outstanding concepts, production, and editing techniques; more opportunities for creative challenges; and the chance to take your work with Howcast to the next level.

  • Shoot Professional Video

    To get started, pick a topic from the hundreds we have to choose from. Download our ready-to-shoot scripts, voice-over, graphics and music tracks, and let the cameras roll! Upload your video for review by Howcast producers; once it goes live, you'll be ready for more assignments.

  • Unleash Your Creativity

    Build your own dolly or test your After Effects skills. Take on more assignments and you'll get the chance to advance to new levels of the program. You'll see your craft improve, your reel grow, and your earnings increase. Impress us, and you may be selected for special projects, where you'll shoot some of our most exciting scripts.

  • Launch Your Career Online

    Watch audiences respond to your work as we distribute and promote your Howcast videos across the web (on Yahoo!, YouTube, Hulu, and other sites) and beyond (like the iPhone, FiOS, and iTunes). Your Howcast spots will help you build a following of viewers, industry insiders, and fellow filmmakers.

  • Emerge as a Professional Filmmaker

    As you create video after video, you’ll not only build your reel, you'll find yourself emerging as a professional filmmaker with the production, creative, and entrepreneurial know-how to establish yourself in the industry.

  1. Pick a topic and download the script, voice-over, graphics, and music tracks.
  2. Get creative. Shoot, edit, and upload your video.*
  3. Work with Howcast producers to create a fine cut and if your video is accepted, watch it go live across our distribution network.
  4. Repeat!

* Before you start shooting, check out our basic camera and editing software requirements.

What's New?

We're introducing a tiered program with higher stipends paid for quality work.

  • Level 1 – Start here with a stipend of $50 for every accepted video you create.
  • Level 2 – Get the hang of Howcast spots. Shoot SD (DV/NTSC) or HD. Commit to five videos a month and earn $75 for every accepted video.
  • Level 3 – Impress us with your creative and technical chops. Shoot HD. Commit to 10 videos a month and earn $100 for every accepted video.
  • Level 4 – Knock our socks off. Shoot HD and be able to meet deadlines. Earn special assignments with rates from $150 to $300 for every accepted video.
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Our Howcast videos are our "fun" work. We look forward to shooting them each week because of their creative requirements. It's an opportunity to actually do some filmmaking!

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Questions? Comments

Contact us at emergingfilmmakers@howcast.com with your questions or comments.