December 2021 Opportunities
AFI BACKLOT
We are excited to invite you to join AFI Backlot – the new, exclusive networking platform for AFI Alumni! There’s also exclusive career opportunities that are only listed in Backlot! You can register in under two minutes by following the simple steps below:
- Visit backlot.afi.com
- On first visit, click ‘Get Started’
- Fill out the information requested, including name and email
- Choose your own unique password
- Verify your email address when prompted
- Upon approval, start using the site!
Looking forward to seeing you there! Don’t know how to navigate Backlot very well? Here’s a couple of step-by-step tutorials: Directory https://vimeo.com/329074511/e50b834df3 | Update profile https://vimeo.com/335661218/170d7d987b
For producers: Discover Wscripted, the first marketplace sourcing content written by women and non-binary storytellers, which published its Inaugural Cannes Screenplay List with Variety. Wscripted is pleased to introduce “Pitch a Decision-Maker”, a monthly series featuring a producer or development executive looking to discover female or non-binary talents and 4 storytellers pitching their project available for option or financing. Producers interested in participating can contact Ellie at ejamen@wscripted.com For directors and screenwriters: Discover Wscripted, the first marketplace sourcing content written by women and non-binary storytellers, which published its Inaugural Cannes Screenplay List with Variety. Wscripted is pleased to introduce “Pitch a Decision-Maker”, a monthly series featuring a producer or development executive looking to discover female-led projects and 4 female or non-binary storytellers pitching their project available for option or financing. To apply or rsvp, you can create an account at wscripted.com
X4Y is a new type of content marketplace, to help you turn your spec content into sold content.
With X4Y, you can sell your spec commercials to brands around the world, giving your work instant credibility and earning you a profit. You can even repurpose your existing short films and other content into 30- and 60-second, brand-agnostic spots that could work for multiple companies. (Just remove any logos or other brand references.) You’ll also be able to create a personal profile that showcases your skills and work to the world.
Sign up for an exclusive, free X4Y early membership and start sharing now! x4y.com/creators
X4Y is built by Sugar23, the team behind 13 REASONS WHY, THE KNICK, MANIAC, DICKINSON, SPOTLIGHT and other award-winning projects.
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Feature documentary by award winning director seeks cinematographer for an LA based shoot about a little known but fabulous female songwriter and artist who wrote numerous hit songs and lived a color filled life with an array of famous friends. Must love Los Angeles, Earth Wind & Fire, 1980s MTV aesthetic and Lily Tomlin. If you’re interested please email your resume to Nick at nickcoles@gmail.com to learn more about the project.
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Video Editor
Overview We are looking for an experienced video editor with a compelling portfolio who can help create films about one of the most significant trends of our time–the emergence of a new science: The Science of Where. You will join a growing team of highly experienced, award-winning creatives charged with implementing a new strategy–to use visual storytelling not only to increase brand awareness, but to show how geography, mapping, and Esri’s technology can help address the great challenges of our time. These stories include mitigating climate change, building smarter cities, making businesses more sustainable, and responding to natural disasters. For examples of the kind of work we do click here: https://www.creativelabfilms.com/. You are passionate about storytelling and ideally have some experience making science and technology content accessible to general audiences. You will work with producers and executive producers to bring compelling video to life across various platforms including theatrical display for major conferences, high profile advertising campaigns, and online publication across highly trafficked web sites. https://www.esri.com/careers/video-editor-14748
Senior Video Writer-Producer
Overview
We are looking for an experienced video storyteller who can create compelling films about one of the most significant trends of our time–the emergence of a new science: The Science of Where. You will join a growing team of highly experienced, award-winning creatives to help implement a new strategy for Esri–to use the power of visual storytelling not only to dramatically increase brand awareness, but to show how the power of geography, mapping, and Esri technology can address the great challenges of our time. These stories will involve mitigating climate change, managing refugee crises, building smarter cities, responding to natural disasters, and helping businesses run more sustainably. For examples of the kind of work we do click here: https://www.creativelabfilms.com/. https://www.esri.com/careers/senior-video-writer-producer-14746
Full Time Lecturer position in Film Production at ODU
The Department of Communication & Theatre Arts at Old Dominion University, seeks a full-time Lecturer (non-tenure track) for its Cinema and Television (CTV) production program. ODU’s CTV Program emphasizes students gaining hands-on experiences; the program delves deep into production in an experiential learning environment. We are seeking candidates who possess Film/TV production experience and the ability to teach either producing, directing, cinematography or animation. Norfolk is a top-50 media market. Old Dominion University is a minority-serving institution that offers a BA/BS in Communication with a Major in Cinema & TV Production and a BA in Theatre/Dance with a Major in Cinema Production. Minimum Qualifications – knowledge, skills, and abilities Experience in narrative/documentary Film/TV production, animation, broadcast journalism or TV News and the ability to teach related subjects to a diverse student population that includes numerous first-generation students and veterans. Ability to teach hands-on production style courses in at least one of the following areas: Animation (3D and/or traditional) Cinematography Directing Producing Minimum Qualifications – Education or training Master’s degree in Film, Television, Media Arts, Animation, Mass Communication or a related discipline. Knowledge of current industry tools relating to your areas of specialty in production craft. Preferred Qualifications MFA in Film, Television, Media Arts, Animation, Mass Communication or a related discipline. One or more of the following: Experience Producing. Desire to participate in departmentally produced film productions. Ability to take on Producer role for departmental film productions, which will include social-impact productions. Prior experience teaching at a university level. Ability to teach additional courses from this list: Commercials Production Documentary Production Lighting Production Design Sound Recording and Mixing TV News Production Editing & Color Correction How to Apply / Contact Candidates should submit all applications to https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/14150 Submit a letter of application that addresses experience in production and previous creative endeavors. Also submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and approaches, a statement describing how you would facilitate the storytelling of a diverse student body and ensure equity and inclusion through your teaching, 3-5 work sample links with descriptions that clearly detail your contributions, unofficial graduate transcripts, and the names and contact information of three professional references. The search committee may ask for more materials as needed. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.
Assistant Editor – PACIFIC MEDIA INC.
Job Title: Assistant Editor
Location: Burbank, CA (You work from home)
Terms: Part-time 20hrs/week
About Us: Pacific Media Inc. is a Los Angeles based production company that creates high-converting media to help companies make sales and build their brands. We do everything from start to finish including writing, pre-production, production and post-production for our clients so they don’t have to worry about their content. Our clients are usually large brands like Quest Nutrition, Adidas, Atkins Nutrition, Insomniac etc. We value hard-work, creativity and a “problem-solving” attitude. Our website, work and clients can be found at www.pacificmediacreative.com.
Role: Hire would work in Adobe Premiere sorting through footage, categorizing it, transferring it, create proxies, edit videos and prepare videos for color grading and finishing. This will help the editors work more efficiently and allow for more creativity and better videos for our clients and allow delivery to clients at a more rapid pace.
REQUIREMENTS:
• 20hrs/week of time required (Will pay more if more is required)
• Must have a good laptop/desktop computer to work from with Premiere
• Must have basic knowledge of Adobe Premiere
• Basic knowledge of DaVinci Resolve (Ideal but not required)
• Be able to meet deadlines and work in a timely manner
• Some video production/post-production education/experience
• Must understand basic post-production terminology
CONTACT US TO APPLY: If working in the film industry, gaining experience in the field, and building a network while getting paid for it sounds good to you, email contact@pacificmediacreative.com and put “Assistant Editor” in the subject line. Introduce yourself and send any work you’ve already done in the past. Thank you!
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Seeking a Producer excited to jump into to co-producing with the Writer/Lead Actress on a 15-minute sweet SAG/AFTRA compliant short film for the festival circuit with the intention of shooting in the desert 60 miles east of Barstow and one other location in Nov/Dec 2021. Small cast: 2 leads, 2-day players plus extras. Budget goal of $8-10K. Please note the project is not funded and no other cast/crew attached yet. I am open to Producers who wish to Direct or DP as well. Fundraising will be involved. This will be a paid position. Pay rate TBD. Contact Glory for more info at: glorydsimon@me.com ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
A new co-writing space in the heart of the Culver City Arts District, Writers Blok provides structure, support and community for writers. Modeled after a gym or a yoga studio, this dedicated writing space is available for writing sessions seven days a week. If you’re looking for a place to get work done where you’ll also find a great community of writers, you’re in luck. Writers Blok is offering a free session to AFI alumni.
Need to find film-friendly locations in the Los Angeles area? Visit Giggster.com to search and book diverse commercial, residential and studio locations.
Kitsplit is a community of tens of thousands of vetted filmmakers and production companies renting gear to and from each other. It has been called “the AirBNB for creative equipment” by Forbes and Fast Company. Kitsplit invites AFI alumni to join as LA Founding Members and list gear with exclusive benefits. Those who reach out in August will receive free concierge service — email your gear list to contact@kitsplit.com and mention AFI. To receive 20% off your first rental, sign up for KitSplit and use exclusive code AFI15 at checkout.
Looking for studio space and equipment rentals? Loyal Studios in Burbank offers 10% discounts to the AFI community. Contact Sadie Dean (AFI Class of 2011) at sadie@loyalstudios.tv.
Sundance Creative Distribution Fellowship — open until full Bertha BRITDOC Documentary Journalism Fund — ongoing Big Vision Empty Wallet Kickstart Diversity Program — ongoing Catapult Film Fund — ongoing Cinereach Grants — ongoing Digital Bolex Grant for Women Cinematographers — rolling Film Independent Labs & Programs – ongoing Film Independent AbelCine Camera Grant — rolling Film Independent Camera Grant – ongoing Film Independent Fiscal Sponsorship — rolling Film Independent Sloan Distribution Grant — rolling Firelight Media Producers’ Lab — rolling The Fledgling Fund — ongoing Ford Foundation: JustFilms — ongoing Hot Docs Ted Rogers Fund — rolling ITVS Open Call — ongoing Jerome Foundation Grant Programs — ongoing Kaleidoscope — rolling Merge AR VR Developer Fund — rolling NewFilmmakers Los Angeles — ongoing nextPix/firstPix Crowd Funding Grants — ongoing OSVR Developer Fund — rolling Panavision New Filmmaker Program — ongoing Roadmap Writers Diversity Initiative Program — ongoing San Francisco Film Society’s Narrative Grants & Programs — ongoing Scottish Documentary Institute Consultancies — ongoing Screen Australia: Feature Film Production Program — ongoing Screen Australia: Documentary Producer Equity Program — ongoing Sundance Documentary Fund — ongoing Visions Sud Est Fund — ongoing World Cinema Fund: Distribution — ongoing YouPix Competition (Directors and Writers) — ongoing
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