Jones graduates from Los Angeles film mentorship

Choctaw tribal member Carole Jones has graduated from the 2023 Gold Rising summer mentorship program of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (The Oscars) in Los Angeles. In the program, Academy members provide young film professionals with the insider knowledge, skills and mentorship to achieve success in their film industry careers.

Carole has been working full-time in costume design for three years. She was one of 92 young adults chosen for the program this year from a pool of 7,449 applicants.

“For eight weeks, I received an intensive education from industry professionals in all aspects of film production. I costume designed a short film entitled “Estelle” that was produced by the Academy, and in the process, I made new relationships with my peers who I might work with on future projects,” Carole says. “I am extremely grateful to the Academy for this life changing experience.”

Gold Rising graduates received their diplomas at a red-carpet gala and reception at the Academy in Los Angeles.