Opportunities & Gigs

• Production Assistant for documentary film shoot

  Documentary filmmakers need assistant for 3 day shoot in San Francisco/Berkeley.
  Duties: Grip electric, upload P2 cards.
  Shooting dates: Sept. 9 - 11, 2008
  Compensation: $150/day

  www.lafco.tv

  Posted by: lafcomangusta
  Created on Thu, 09/04/2008 - 20:17
  expires on Wed, 12/03/2008 - 20:17 (12 weeks 5 days)

• Unpaid Internship: Human Rights Watch Intl Film Festival High School Program

  Human Rights Watch International Film Festival
  New York Office
  September - December 2008 (Fall Semester)
  Apply Immediately

  Internship Description:
  The Human Rights Watch International Film Festival intern will assist with the following activities:

  *Assisting in planning and execution of 15-20 high school presentations of documentary films on human rights.

  *Arranging presentations by human rights advocates, and filmmakers in NYC public schools.

  *Researching and providing curriculum and educational resources to teachers seeking to integrate human rights into the classroom, send links to curriculum and HRW reports.

  *Maintaining video library, checking films in and out for teachers. Process requests by teachers for films, application forms, maintain databases and moderate e-mailing list.

  *Distributing and collecting screening contracts, and evaluation forms from teachers and students upon the completion of in-classroom presentations.

  *Suggesting follow up activities (letter writing campaigns, bake sales, human rights awareness events) for students to participate in after screening a film in class.

  *Preparing monthly e-newsletter to keep teachers actively involved in program.

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  For qualifications and how to apply please visit our website here

  Posted by: hrwiff
  Created on Wed, 08/27/2008 - 19:01
  expires on Tue, 11/25/2008 - 19:01 (11 weeks 4 days)

• Film Festival Consultant for Human Rights Watch Intl Film Festival

  One-Year Consultancy Position Available:
  FILM FESTIVAL CONSULTANT:
  International Film Festival Department:
  (New York Office):
  Deadline for applications: September 15, 2008:
  Please see our website for full job description and how to apply.

  Description: The International Film Festival Department (“IFF”) in Human Rights Watch’s (“HRW”) New York office is seeking a consultant to manage logistics for both the New York and London International Film Festivals.

  The consultant will be responsible for coordinating film submissions, film selection process, coordinating text and images for the Film Festival program, oversight of Festival interns, and assisting with outreach and other logistical aspects of the Film Festival. Please see our website for full job description and how to apply.

  The position timeframe begins immediately and is expected to continue through September 2009.

  Qualifications: There is significant project overlap so the abilities to prioritize, multitask and work collaboratively are essential. Applicants should be well-organized, self-motivated and reliable, with a strong interest in film and human rights. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, basic HTML, Photoshop and the ability to conduct deep internet research required.

  Posted by: hrwiff
  Created on Wed, 08/27/2008 - 18:51
  expires on Tue, 11/25/2008 - 18:52 (11 weeks 4 days)

• Intern for The Independent

  The Independent, a 30-year-old independent film magazine now re-launched as a webzine is looking for an intern in Boston, MA. Responsibilities will include copy-editing, developing the archive, writing short articles, and working on several new books the organization is scheduled to publish on film distribution and exhibition. This is a great chance to learn a lot, build some credits and to make your mark on a young, dynamic organization. More information is at http://www.independent-magazine.org/

  Posted by: michele
  Created on Tue, 08/26/2008 - 01:24
  expires on Mon, 11/24/2008 - 01:24 (11 weeks 3 days)

• DRIVE-IN Film Festival Seeking Volunteers

  The DRIVE-IN Film Festival is a creative not-for-profit organization with a mission to bring fresh innovative films to as many audiences as possible, and highlight the glory of an American tradition--the local Drive-In.

  DIFF will be having a fundraising carnival on Aug. 23, 2008 at Riverside Park-South Lawn, NYC (Riverside and 74th St) from 1-8pm. We are looking for volunteers to help run games, sell raffles, etc. It promises to be a fun day at the park!

  If you are interested, please email driveinevelyn@gmail.com

  Thank you!

  Posted by: driveinfilmfestival
  Created on Tue, 08/12/2008 - 20:31
  expires on Mon, 11/10/2008 - 20:31 (9 weeks 3 days)

• P.O.V. on PBS internships

  INTERNS WANTED FOR FALL SEMESTER
  American Documentary | P.O.V.
  Deadline to Apply: September 1, 2008
  Produced by American Documentary, P.O.V. (‘point-of-view’) is television’s longest-running showcase for independent non-fiction film, premiering 14-16 high-impact documentaries every year on PBS. Hailed by critics as among the most important and relevant programming on television, P.O.V. films have won every coveted television and film award, including 18 Emmys, 11 George Foster Peabody Awards, eight Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Broadcast Journalism Awards, three Academy Awards, and the Prix Italia.

  We are looking for self-motivated individuals who have excellent communication and writing skills and a keen attention to detail to assist in the areas of production/programming, research and development, community engagement and education, Web, and communications and marketing. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the P.O.V. Web site—www.pbs.org/pov—to learn about the series and our other activities.

  Interns must commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week. Internships are unpaid; college credit can be arranged. Travel stipend available. All interns are required to attend a one-hour orientation session, date TBD.

  To apply, please submit the following materials to internships@pov.org:

  -résumé
  -writing sample
  -cover letter detailing your availability and your interest in P.O.V.

  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

  Posted by: pov
  Created on Mon, 08/04/2008 - 21:27
  expires on Sun, 11/02/2008 - 21:27 (8 weeks 2 days)

• Documentary Seeking Film Production Crew

  Seeking film production crew of all disciplines. Cinematographer, research, audio, and motion graphics artist
  for a feature documentary about Change and Loss in the World.
  A small stipend is available. The documentary is shooting in NEW YORK CITY.

  Please email a resume to set up an interview: edithstephen@earthlink.net

  Posted by: edithstephen@ea...
  Created on Wed, 07/23/2008 - 00:21
  expires on Tue, 10/21/2008 - 00:21 (6 weeks 4 days)

• Magazine Editor Needed

  The Independent, a 30-year-old publication now online, is seeking a freelance Associate Editor to assist the editor with creating the editorial calendar, assign and collect articles from writers, and edit/post new articles to the site for review by the editor or publisher. Associate Editor will be paid a monthly stipend and receive credit on the masthead of the publication. For more information about the publication visit www.independent-magazine.org. Candidates working out of either NY or Boston will be considered.

  Contact Michele: michele@independent-magazine.org

  Posted by: michele
  Created on Thu, 07/10/2008 - 12:44
  expires on Wed, 10/08/2008 - 12:44 (4 weeks 5 days)

• Film, Stage & Showbiz Expo September 21, at the Hilton in NYC

  Film, Stage & ShowBiz Expo is a five-star event that brings everyone in Show Business together under one roof. Whether you are a Producer, Studio Executive, Director, Musician, Filmmaker, Performer, Designer, Writer, Stage Manager, or anyone else involved in Film, Stage and Show Business, this event is for you.

  This is the only place for your company to brand and build tremendous loyalty among the young, professional, and demographically-diverse entertainment industry. The Entertainment Industry plays a critical role in trend-setting that has a ripple effect throughout the world. The event is taking place on Sunday, September 21 at the Hilton in Manhattan. For more information and registration go to www.theshowbizexpo.com .

  Posted by: Ericsam13
  Created on Thu, 06/26/2008 - 10:33
  expires on Wed, 09/24/2008 - 10:33 (2 weeks 5 days)

• Documentary film seeks your help

  Wolf and Moon Productions is doing a new documentary film on consumer culture and advertising in America with actor Danny Glover and Ed Begley Jr., among others.

  We will be happy to offer compensation and/or a film credit, depending on your contribution.

  A) Three ways you can help:

  1. If you can send specific ad content that matches what we're looking for…
  -We will pay $50-$100 (depending on format – video is more) for EACH photograph/ad clip/TV sample, etc. that we USE in the Film, and you will also receive recognition in the film credits.

  2. If you can refer us to specific examples you've seen, or to appropriate resources / people…
  -You can receive recognition in the film credits

  3. If you can help us in any way to get the word out (by posting our request in your blog, etc.)…
  -You will receive recognition in the film credits (Please contact us before posting).

  B) Types of ad content we're looking for:

  -Excessive, ridiculous advertisements
  -Lewd, suggestive ads/commercials

  FORMATS:
  -Cut-outs of Newspapers/Magazines, etc.
  -Photographs (good quality) of Billboards
  -Video (Commercials from TV, etc.)
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  The film will be released nationwide next year.

  American Dream: The Movie

  Please contact us if you can help in any way, or if you have questions.

  Posted by: josephj
  Created on Tue, 06/24/2008 - 18:27
  expires on Mon, 09/22/2008 - 18:27 (2 weeks 3 days)