# Continuity

> Continuity is a St. Louis nonprofit that trains aspiring media workers, connects them with professional productions, and helps local filmmakers get projects made. Its CREW workshops and apprenticeships grew from a frank finding: an introductory course alone did not give graduates the work experience needed to enter the industry.

- **Founded:** 2014
- **Headquarters:** St. Louis, United States
- **Founders:** Kyle J. Montgomery (Co-founder), Dan Parris (Co-founder)
- **Products:** 36-week Media Training Program, CREW Workshops, CREW Apprenticeship Program, CREW Labs, St. Louis Film Project
- **Notable:** Developed CREW after more than half of surveyed 36-week program participants sought advanced training., Expanded Set Basics workshops to Kansas City in 2023., Helped place CREW apprentices on the St. Louis feature On Fire.

## Products & services

- **36-week Media Training Program** — The original broad introduction to media production; later retired after graduate feedback showed a need for advanced practice and work opportunities.
- **CREW Workshops** — Daylong Set Basics and topic-specific sessions led by working professionals, with hands-on instruction and networking.
- **CREW Apprenticeship Program** — Places trained participants on professional productions as production assistants.
- **CREW Labs** — Deeper practical sessions in set basics, locations, and post-production with local production partners.
- **St. Louis Film Project** — Grant and showcase partnership with the Regional Arts Commission for St. Louis City filmmakers, with CREW participant opportunities built into productions.

## Achievements

- Developed CREW after more than half of surveyed 36-week program participants sought advanced training.
- Expanded Set Basics workshops to Kansas City in 2023.
- Helped place CREW apprentices on the St. Louis feature On Fire.
- Partnered on the $500,000 St. Louis Film Project; five filmmakers received grants of up to $100,000 and screened work in 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-05** — St. Louis Film Project films screened at Alamo Drafthouse St. Louis in May.
- **2025-04** — The Regional Arts Commission and Continuity announced five St. Louis Film Project grant recipients.
- **2025-03** — Continuity promoted its CREW Live training in St. Louis and Kansas City.
- **2024-10** — Continuity and the Regional Arts Commission opened applications for $500,000 in local film grants.

## Links

- Website: https://www.continuitystl.org
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/continuitystl
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuitystl
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/continuitystl

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Last updated: 2026-09-29