Operation Street Kidz is hosting its first script producing competition and is looking for submissions! Thanks to funding from La Plaza de Cultura y Artes’ Eastside Arts Initiative, as well as a partnership with Two Seas Media, we are looking to produce short films from Mexican American writers located in and around the Los Angeles area. Thanks to our partners and their contributions, we are now able to produce high quality, low budget short films that will provide aspiring filmmakers the opportunity to take that first big step as creators!
October 2024 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!
ALUMNI BENEFITS
Did you know that, as an alumnus, you receive lifetime borrowing privileges from the Louis B. Mayer Library? Library accounts for AFI Conservatory Alumni and DWW Alumnae are complementary and include the following services based on availability:
- Facility access to the Louis B. Mayer Library and the Computer Lab
- Borrowing of circulating material, up to three (3) items at a time regardless of format
- Use of non-circulating Library materials
- On-site access to Thesis, Cycle, and DWW films
- Remote access to the Library online catalog, LibraryWorld
- Use of Library and Computer Lab hardware and software
- Access can be requested from Library or Computer Lab Staff
- Priority will be given to current Fellows
- In-person reference assistance
- Access to electronic resources (only available on Library computers)
Important note: Photo identification must be presented when borrowing Library materials. Use of printers in the Library and the Computer Lab is prohibited. Alumni also receive discounted rental rates for screening rooms on the AFI Campus. Learn more about all of the exclusive benefits and special discounts that come with being an AFI alumnus.
OPPORTUNITIES
495 Productions seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Executive Assistant for the CEO in Burbank, CA. The role involves managing complex schedules, coordinating meetings and travel, and handling confidential information with discretion. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and experience in a similar role. Full-time, in person position.
Send your resume and cover letter to angelawhite12382@gmail.com
Footprint Features seeks a Creative Executive to join our team. The Executive’s primary responsibilities will be expanding our slate of commercial, character-driven features, overseeing our intern program, and screening script submissions. The role will also include assisting in admin duties, e.g. scheduling, planning travel, etc. The ideal candidate should have strong relationships with lit agents and managers, a passion for finding and evaluating new material, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred qualifications are at least 1 year previous experience as CE or adjacent and /or 1 year agency experience.
Resume and Cover Letter to jobs@footprintfeatures.com
CatchLight Studios (HERETIC, THE BLACKENING) seeks a motivated and detail-oriented assistant to support the head of creative development. We’re a small, busy team that values strong viewpoints, independent thinking, and great taste. This is an opportunity to join a company with a start-up mentality built by industry veterans. Primarily remote with some in person meetings. Responsibilities include admin (scheduling correspondence), coverage, meeting notes, talent lists, research, data input (Airtable).
Email resumes to catchlightjobs@gmail.com
Fantastic opportunity to learn, grow and develop as an assistant at a leading Management/Production company. Manager/Producer is looking to expand the team with a motivated, full-time assistant, able to work under pressure in a fast paced environment with strong attention to detail in Los Angeles office. Must have prior desk experience combined with academic qualifications. Looking for people that think outside of the box!
Send cover letter and resume to talent.manager.asst302@gmail.com
Founder of fashion brand seeking a seasoned executive assistant. Schedule management, bookings, communication with other members of the team. 4 years of assistant experience required. Based in New York, New York.
Please include the job title of interest in the subject line, and please send resumes to clyde@clydestaffing.com.
AI company seeking an executive assistant/ office manager to handle the schedule, bookings, and communicate with other members of the team. Must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills. Based in San Francisco, CA.
Please include the job title of interest in the subject line, and please send resumes to clyde@clydestaffing.com.
Entertainment PR/Asst Jr Pub. Small boutique firm needs energy and some knowledge of the ropes. Great opportunity to grow and use passion for show business to make clients dreams come true. Mostly in office, Hollywood area. PR is a conversation. Please send resumes and cover letters to Andrew@ranwei.net.
FELLOWSHIPS AND COMPETITIONS
Application: Year-Round
Do you love children’s storytelling? Or dream of writing animated films? Oak Tree Comics would love to read your stories. Oak Tree Comics is a new independent publisher of children’s graphic novels that’s currently accepting story submissions. Founded in 2020 by a former AFI fellow, Oak Tree Comics focuses on socially and environmentally-conscious storytelling for readers of all ages. Want to learn more about submission policies? Visit www.oaktreecomics.com/submissions
HUSSLUP is offering you an exclusive invite to join their Invite-Only Beta. In the first 16 weeks, they already have over 1,600 talented showrunners, writers, producers, directors, editors, execs, and managers, including many AFI alums, on the platform to connect, collaborate, and staff.
All you have to do is RSVP with your full name and your AFI affiliation and they will send a unique invite code: support@husslup.com
On HUSSLUP, you can discover new professional opportunities and amplify your creative network by connecting with diverse creative talent from premier organizations, including the professional guilds, Women in Film, NALIP, and Outfest, as well as execs from over 45 top studios and production companies, including Universal Studio Group and Universal Film Group.
Making your professional profile is super simple! And you can join the AFI Community Group to connect with each other.
HUSSLUP is transforming Hollywood’s old clique with one click. We can’t wait to HUSSLUP with you!
WRITEGIRL IS SEEKING VOLUNTEERS! Support the voices of teens in Los Angeles! Volunteer as a writing mentor or help behind the scenes in supporting the work that WriteGirl and Bold Ink Writers are doing to inspire teens to develop their creativity and writing skills! WriteGirl (www.writegirl.org) is a creative writing and mentoring organization that empowers underserved teen girls in Los Angeles through mentoring relationships with women writers, hosting large-scale writing workshops at such places as the Huntington Gardens, The Autry and LACMA. Since 2001, WriteGirl has maintained a 100% success rate in guiding girls to not only graduate from high school, but also enroll in college. WriteGirl is seeking women writers in all genres including novelists, poets, journalists, songwriters, copywriters, legal writers and more to help mentor teen girls, lead workshops and inspire girls to express their creative ideas. Weekly and monthly mentoring opportunities available. WriteGirl is also seeking women professionals to volunteer behind-the-scenes with events, public relations, fundraising and partnerships. (Strong communication skills required.) WriteGirl’s Bold Ink Writers Program is seeking men with creative writing skills to lead writing workshops for teen boys and co-ed groups during the school day. Workshops will take place throughout Los Angeles, from alternative schools to detention camps, for teens of diverse backgrounds. Daytime/weekday availability required.
Apply here: www.writegirl.org/join-us.
For more information, sign up for the WriteGirl newsletter at http://bit.ly/2tK9WUr
For questions, contact WriteGirl at membership@writegirl.org or call 213-253-2655.
HIP Sound Stages located near Downtown Los Angeles and Dodger Stadium is offering a 15% discount to any AFI alumni or current fellows. Please contact info@HipstudiosLa.com or (323) 833-5920 for further information
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.
Bertha BRITDOC Documentary Journalism Fund — ongoing Film Independent Labs & Programs – ongoing Film Independent Camera Grant – ongoing Film Independent Fiscal Sponsorship — rolling Film Independent Sloan Distribution Grant — rolling Ford Foundation: JustFilms — ongoing Hot Docs Ted Rogers Fund — rolling ITVS Open Call — ongoing Jerome Foundation Grant Programs — ongoing NewFilmmakers Los Angeles — ongoing nextPix/firstPix Crowd Funding Grants — ongoing Panavision New Filmmaker Program — ongoing Roadmap Writers Diversity Initiative Program — ongoing Scottish Documentary Institute Consultancies — ongoing Screen Australia: Feature Film Production Program — ongoing Screen Australia: Documentary Producer Equity Program — ongoing Visions Sud Est Fund — ongoing World Cinema Fund: Distribution — ongoing
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