February 2022 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
COMPETITIONS AND FELLOWSHIPS
The MeetMarket is one of the world’s largest documentary and factual markets and pitching forums. Selected projects will have the opportunity to meet with international industry representatives among 300+ international funders, broadcasters, distributors, festival programmers and exhibitors. The MeetMarket offers a unique way to pitch your project through carefully curated meetings between pitchers and industry representatives, for creative and financial discussions. It is open to all documentary makers, local and international, and we welcome applications from established, emerging as well as first-time filmmakers.
Deadline: February 22, 2022 by 12:00 p.m. GMT
https://bit.ly/34aGj38
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HBO MAX APA VISIONARIES SHORT FILM COMPETITION
The HBO Max Asian Pacific American Visionaries is a short film competition sponsored by HBO Max that provides emerging directors of Asian and/or Pacific Islander descent the opportunity to showcase their work.
The theme for the 2022 APA Visionaries Short Film Competition is “Power of Love.” Films should center and portray ways in which Asian Pacific Americans perceive and show love in their relationships, friendships, or families.
In addition to receiving cash prizes, the films will be selected to make their premiere at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival in May 2022 and offered the opportunity to have the winner’s Film premiere on HBO platform(s) (including on HBO Max).
Film premieres will be at HBO and HBO Max’s sole discretion.
Deadline: March 1, 2022 by 11:59 p.m. PST
https://bit.ly/3g2fh0w
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NEWFEST’S NEW VOICES FILMMAKER GRANT
NewFest’s New Voices Filmmaker Grant, in partnership with Netflix, is a new initiative that supports emerging LGBTQ+ directors by providing funding to make new work, assisting in getting their work more widely shared, and propelling their careers forward through mentorship, networking and professional development opportunities.
The Grant seeks to support the creation of work from underrepresented voices in the film industry, and will be awarding a $25,000 grant each to 4 director recipients who have not yet had their work distributed.
In addition to the $25,000 grant and the opportunity to be connected with an industry mentor, fellows will also participate in events and have their work showcased at NewFest’s New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival, one of the largest queer film festivals in the world.
Deadline: February 28, 2022 8:59 p.m. PST
https://bit.ly/3ICq0Lt
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The SFFILM Rainin Grant program is the largest granting body for independent narrative feature films in the US. Grants support films that address social justice issues—the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges—in a positive and meaningful way through plot, character, theme, or setting and benefit the Bay Area filmmaking community in a professional and economic capacity.
Awards are made to multiple projects once a year in the fall, for screenwriting, development, and post-production. In addition to a cash grant of up to $25,000, recipients secure a two month residency at FilmHouse and benefit from SFFILM’s comprehensive and dynamic artist development programs.
Regular Deadline: Fri, Feb 25, 2022 at 5:00 pm (PST)
Final Deadline: Fri, Mar 25, 2022 at 5:00 pm (PST)
https://bit.ly/3s944Bl
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This program is open to female and non-binary directors with a feature film project in late-stage development. Submissions are being accepted from January 28th through to March 3rd, with the ten finalists to be announced at the Cannes Film Festival this May 2022.
Ten successful applicants will have the opportunity to pitch their film projects in front of leading investors, funds, distributors and sales agents at Cannes and Toronto Film Festivals.
Narrative and Documentary projects are accepted
Opens: January 28, 2022
Deadline: March 3, 2022
https://bit.ly/3rTf8Cc
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2022 BLACK LIST X WIF FEATURE RESIDENCY
The Black List and WIF will invite six promising non-professional screenwriters who are of underrepresented genders (women, NB/GNC, and/or trans, and others) to participate in a one-year residency, kicking off with a long weekend intensive in the Los Angeles area on June 23–26, 2022. Throughout the following 12 months, writers will be supported through additional events as well as arranged meetings with representation, production companies, and fellow writers to elevate their projects and career trajectories. Participants should expect these events to be held in person in Los Angeles.
Deadline: March 8, 2022
https://bit.ly/3zQVuuh
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ILLUMINATIVE PRODUCERS PROGRAM
IllumiNative and Netflix have launched the IllumiNative Producers Program, a year-long program that will support a cohort of seven early and mid-career Indigenous producers. Throughout the program, the fellows will develop a current project, attend monthly workshops, and have access to network-building opportunities with their cohort as well as mentors and leaders in the industry. Fellows will also receive a $25,000 stipend to support their work, and creative feedback and mentorship as they develop their project.
Deadline: February 21, 2022
https://illuminatives.org/the-future-is-indigenous/
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The Warner Bros. Television Directors’ Workshop, taught by Bethany Rooney and Mary Lou Belli, co-authors of ‘Directors Tell the Story,’ is an initiative that introduces up-and-coming directors to prime time television. With the backdrop of active Warner Bros. Television sets as the learning environment, and top television directors, cinematographers and showrunners as the instructors, those selected to the program will have the opportunity to participate in a workshop that is unparalleled in the industry.
Deadline: February 6, 2022 by 6:00 p.m. PDT
https://bit.ly/3tu7Yqm
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2022 DOCUMENTARY AND FEATURE FILM PRODUCERS LAB & FELLOWSHIPS
The Documentary Film Producers Fellowship is a year-long program designed to nurture emerging producers with project-specific support through the Producers Lab and Producers Summit, a grant to support the producer and the project, year-round mentorship from a dedicated industry mentor, and ongoing support from Sundance Institute staff. The program is designed to hone emerging producers’ creative instincts and evolve their communication and problem-solving skills at all stages of their next feature film project.
The Feature Film Producers Fellowship is a year-long program designed to nurture emerging producers with project-specific support through the Producers Lab and Producers Summit, a grant to support the producer and the project, year-round mentorship from a dedicated industry mentor, educational resources, industry networking opportunities, and ongoing support from Sundance Institute staff. The program is designed to hone producers’ creative instincts and evolve their communication and problem-solving skills at all stages of the filmmaking process.
Deadline (for both): February 10, 2022 by 6:00 pm PT
https://bit.ly/336rGOw
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Designed to support writers with original long-form episodic projects, Film Independent’s Episodic Lab will accept a diverse group of 6–8 writers or writing teams and provide them with critical support and mentorship. Through personalized feedback from experienced showrunners, creative producers and executives, Fellows will gain the tools to revise and refine their pilots and navigate a changing industry landscape.
Non-Member Deadline: February 11, 2022
Film Independent Member Extended Deadline: February 25, 2022
http://bit.ly/2t0S0a7
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FILM INDEPENDENT DOCUMENTARY LAB
Through a series of meetings and workshops, the Documentary Lab provides creative feedback and story notes to participating filmmakers, while helping them strategize for the completion, distribution and marketing of their films. The program advances the careers of its Fellows by introducing them to film professionals who can advise on both the craft and business of documentary filmmaking.
Over the course of two weeks in May, Fellows attend multiple workshops and sessions with guest speakers, established documentary directors, institutional funders, legal professionals, festival programmers and distributors.
Non-Member Deadline: January 28, 2022
Film Independent Member Extended Deadline: February 11, 2022
https://bit.ly/3mlRFbw
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
DOCUMENTARY SERIES EDITOR WANTED
PROJECT TITLE: “THE LAST ONES”
EDITING FORMAT: HD AVID 1920X1080 /MEDIA COMPOSER 6.5.2
SHOT ON: Super 16mm Film
WHAT’S IT ABOUT?
Chronicles people, places, technologies, and wildlife internationally that are almost gone from our midst. The show places each subject in an historical context, delves into how they’ve survived, what value they hold in today’s society, their future, and why they’re important to preserve.
Some of our previous segments include the last crank phone system in the United States, the last supply line pack station in the United States, the last orange grove in Orange County, the last traditional kite maker in Malaysia, and one of last surviving members of the WASP- Women’s Air Service Pilots of World War 2.
Here’s a link to our PILOT EPISODE:
VIMEO LINK:
https://vimeo.com/445666835
PASSWORD IS: cosh
WHAT’S THE GOAL?
To have 3 completed episodes to shop around as a regular series with a full budget. PBS has already shown interest.
WHOSE PROJECT IS THIS?
Husband and wife team, Greg and Nora Cosh.
Nora is a broadcast journalist from Malaysia, and Greg a director, member of the Cinema Audio Society, and union sound mixer, currently working on his 5th season of Young Sheldon for CBS. He has also worked with many AFI film makers over the years.
IMBD LINK: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm0181849/
WHAT’S THE JOB ENTAIL?:
Sync footage, organize footage, complete Rough Cuts and Final Cuts based on script provided by Greg. There are 3-4 segments in each episode, each segment roughly 5-15 minutes in length.
HOW MANY SEGMENTS ARE THERE TO COMPLETE?
6 segments to make up 2 new episodes.
HOW MUCH FOOTAGE IS THERE TO DEAL WITH?
We shoot entirely on film, not only to give our visuals a unique, beautiful look, but also because of its unmatched archival qualities and the economy it affords us in post. There aren’t hours and hours of footage to sift through for each segment. We own our own Super 16 camera and sound package, so it made it financially viable for our small budget.
WHAT’S THE PAY?
This is a self-financed project, and as such, isn’t at scale. We can pay $2250-$3250 (no 1099 required) per completed segment, depending on its length.
WHEN WOULD IT BEGIN?
ASAP.
HOW DO I APPLY?
Please e-mail your resume and reel to: coshproductions@yahoo.com
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. _________________________________________________________________________________________________
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!
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Backstage Casting Services
AFI Alumni can access Backstage’s casting services with the promo code: AFIALUM
Student Filmmaker/Emerging Filmmaker Office Hours are also available for additional help or have casting questions.
11:00-11:45am PST every Tuesday at: https://backstage.zoom.us/j/86842171638.
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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.
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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