Overview

As part of the production curriculum, students may at times be assigned to drive production vehicles, transport FSUFILM equipment, or perform other approved production-related tasks in an official technician capacity. To support these responsibilities, the College formally hires students as Technicians through the university employment system.

This process exists to ensure that students are appropriately covered under the university’s HR policies while performing authorized production work. Establishing students within this formal employment structure helps the program maintain safe, accountable, and professionally managed production operations while supporting the logistical demands of student filmmaking.

Hiring Process

If you are local in Tallahassee or live close-by:

• We have in-person appointments available over the summer to complete the hiring process. Please email Ryn Ford, the College’s HR representative, to schedule an appointment. Ryn can be reached at keb11m@fsu.edu. Be sure to include that you are a newly admitted BFA or MFA student in your appointment request.
• Please bring your original, signed Social Security Card and valid Driver’s License with you to the meeting. If you need to order a replacement Social Security Card, you can do that here.

If you are not local to Tallahassee:

• There will be a time scheduled for you during film school orientation week to complete the hiring process.
• Please bring your original, signed Social Security Card and valid Driver’s License with you to the meeting. If you need to order a replacement Social Security Card, you can do that here.

If you are a non-resident international student:

• Please reach out to Ryn Ford, the College’s HR representative, for guidance. Ryn can be reached at keb11m@fsu.edu.