November 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
We’re entering our sixth year of our WAVE Grant, which stands for “Women At the Very Edge” and is devoted to helping emerging women and non-binary BIPOC filmmakers tell their story, fostering their unique perspectives and audacious voices. Each year, we select five recipients to receive year-long mentorship and a $5,000 seed grant for the production of their first short film. With 100% of grantees working in the industry today, our graduates have gone on to direct their first feature, work for companies like Netflix and FX, write plays produced Off-Broadway, and premiere their shorts at festivals like SXSW, Tribeca, and more.
We’d like to broaden our applicant pool to groups like yours and get the word out on the opportunity for the 2025 cycle, which is open now and will close on Nov 15th, 2024. If you’d like to hear more about the submission requirements to share with your students and/or network, I’d love to chat further.
Women In Media’s Activate Impact Initiative for New Professionals in TV, Film & Media
With support from the California Arts Council, WOMEN IN MEDIA is introducing the Activate Impact Initiative, a one-year grant-funded program available to emerging filmmakers (in pre-production, physical production, or post-production) seeking WiM membership and complimentary access to many WiM events. Included are those who have historically experienced barriers accessing entertainment industry careers for any number of reasons. There is no fee to apply for this initiative.
Activate Impact Initiative grantees receive complimentary Pro Level Women In Media memberships for one year (including support to develop a WiM CrewList profile); complimentary admission to many applicable programs, events and training opportunities offered by WiM during the grant period.
This grant is for early career and emerging professionals aged 18 or over who are underrepresented in the entertainment industry, above or below the line. Applicants must be California residents. People who have never been members of Women In Media are encouraged to apply.
Visit WomenNMedia.com or Click Here to learn more.
LMU has opened faculty searches for FALL 2024.
LMU OPEN FACULTY SEARCHES:
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need more information.
Mid-size busy talent management company seeking an in-office, full-time Assistant for the Talent and Literary departments. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills with high level clients, manage an organized administrative process, and be computer savvy with InEntertainment, Breakdowns, and Google Services. These are busy desks that require a strong degree of client contact, scheduling, submissions, research, reading, and project tracking.
Cover letter and resume to talentmanagementapplications@gmail.com
Entertainment law firm with a focus in digital media is hiring a full-time attorney. The candidate must be licensed to practice law in California or New York and willing to work remotely/hybrid in person. Must have experience drafting, reviewing, redlining and negotiating a variety of agreements, primarily as they relate to content creators and other entertainment related clients. The candidate must also be detail oriented and thrives in a fast paced environment. A passion for entertainment and a positive attitude is essential, must be a good communicator and enjoys working with others.
If interested, please email a resume and cover letter to stephanie@boxcounsel.com
Readers / Coverage Writers needed for Screenplay contest (Paid Remote). Contest is hosted by Coverfly, agency or studio coverage experience necessary. Paid directly through PayPal work remotely at your own convenience.
Please send CV and coverage samples to readers@motor.ink
Actress and producer seeking an executive personal assistant to manage schedule, bookings, and communicate with other members of the team. Must have prior high-level executive assistant experience. Not an entry-level position. Based in Los Angeles, CA.
Please include the job title of interest in the subject line, and please send resumes to clyde@clydestaffing.com
FELLOWSHIPS AND COMPETITIONS
2025 NRDC Climate Storytelling Fellowship
Three Fellows.
Three $20,000 Grants.
Six Months of Mentorship.
The NRDC Climate Storytelling Fellowship, in partnership with The Black List, CAA Foundation, NBCUniversal, and The Redford Center, which aims to help screenwriters tell more impactful climate stories by offering financial and creative support for scripts with new perspectives on climate change.
The fellowship provides $20,000 and creative mentorship from established screenwriters. 2025’s mentors will be announced in Spring 2025. Previous mentors have included Brit Marling (A Murder at the End of the World; The OA), Daniel Scheinert (Everything Everywhere All at Once; Swiss Army Man), and Mike Schur (Brooklyn Nine-Nine; Parks and Recreation; The Good Place).
Applications are open until December 5, 2024. Learn more at on.nrdc.org/ClimateStorytelling.
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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