August Opportunities
AFI BACKLOT
The AFI Backot platform is currently under construction. A new and improved site will be available soon. Stay tuned for communications regarding the relaunch of the site.
AFI CONSERVATORY ONLINE THEATER
The AFI Conservatory Online Theater is an archive of the final short films made by alumni of the AFI Conservatory and the AFI Directing Workshop for Women. Films are now available for download ($1.99) and weeklong rentals ($0.99) on AFI.com.
Additional Opportunities
LOOKING FOR EDITORS: We’re an LA/London based production company looking for an editor to work with us on cutting together a pop star’s concert/tour documentary. This is a paid position that is short term, but we have a lot of projects slated, so this has potential to turn into a longer-term position. You’d be working remote, and ideally would have your own editing set up. If you’re at all interested, please email patrick@babyfoot.net with any reels or relevant information. This is an ideal position if you have a background in music and narrative!
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 is 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.
Apply by Aug. 9, 2019 atwww.writegirl.org/join-us.
For more information, sign up for the WriteGirl newsletter at http://bit.ly/2tK9WUr
For questions, contact WriteGirl atmembership@writegirl.org or call 213-253-2655.
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, their 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.
Backstage.com offers AFI alumni a promo code for FREE use of their casting services. Visit Backstage.com, click “Post a Job” to add a casting notice, then use the promo code AFIALUM during checkout.
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 AbelCine Camera Grant — rolling
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
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 complimentary 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.
UTA ENTERTAINMENT JOB LIST
The UTA Job List is refreshed weekly. Simply bookmark the link below or reference the newsletter and use it whenever you wish to view the updated list.
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OTHER JOB RESOURCES
AFI Backlot — Log in and click on Jobs to search and to view exclusive opportunities for AFI alumni.