Northern Film Network: Jobs Unpaid

Volunteers, Interms, Management Committee Members Required Urgently

Jul 2, 02:19 PM by Kate Taylor

KINOFILM is looking for volunteers to help in a variety of roles in the planning of the re-launch of Kino’s International Short Film Festival in February 2010. The festival will be needing the following assistance as soon as possible.

Submissions Assistants – to coordinate the European-wide “Call for Entries” via email and telephone to other Festivals, Production Companies, Short Film Agencies, Distributors, Education Institutions, other cultural partnerships, and to update listings on up to 50 plus industry related websites.

Personal Assistant for director – to help with a variety of tasks including admin, liaising with new and established cultural partners, developing new partners, assisting on the festival programme development.

Sponsorship Assistant – to help in development of sponsorship proposals and securing of sponsorship the festival.

The above posts need a minimum of 2 – 3 days a week.

They also need volunteers to help in the following roles which could be part-home based and therefore more flexible.

Web Site Developer – to advise and help with upgrading or redesign of the Kinofilm web site.
Social networking sites coordinator – to update the various sites i.e. Facebook, Myspace, LinkedIn etc on a regular basis.
Events coordinator – to assist on the promotion and production of Kino’s monthly short film nights.

Intern Positions They would welcome applications from post/graduates for possible intern positions for any of / or combination of these roles. For those seriously interested in gaining experience of working on the development and delivery of a film festival, this provides excellent opportunity for career development. Please note that to apply for an Intern position applicants must be available four days a week.

All opportunities are unpaid though is a unique opportunity to be involved and be part of the relaunch of Manchester’s longest running film festival. Please note: there is the opportunity for commission to be paid on all successful funding / sponsorship applications for the right person.

Management Committee members.
Would you like to become involved in the policy making process of the film festival, the direct operation, programming, and maybe offering marketing and design advise etc? If so you can help us in re-establishing Kino’s status as the premier Independent film festival in Manchester and the North West?

They are looking for members of the Cultural Industries Sector to join us in creating a management committee to advise in the planning and delivery of the festival. The management committee will be formed to advise on decision making and policies of the festival and will offer advise and other essential skills to the small team. Interested? Then you must be able to contribute both positively and creatively and attend regular meeting.

If you have professional skills to offer and feel you could contribute to the running of a festival festival then we would really like to hear from you. Please write to the Festival Director, John Wojowski stating how you think you could help johnw@kinofilm.org.uk

Props Assistant

Jun 25, 08:26 PM by Kate Taylor

Friday 10th, Tuesday 14th & Wednesday 15th July
Deadline to apply 2nd July
Manchester

Atva is an established commercial production company and are currently producing a television commercial and looking for a props assistant for their three film dates on location

Benefits include; copy of film supplied, Showreel material, Food provided/allowance (expenses), Travel provided/allowance (expenses), Accommodation provided/allowance (expenses), Wrap party, Contract (formal confirmation of agreement), Insurance

To apply email Stephanie info@atva.co.uk

Not Part Of Festival Needs You

Jun 11, 08:12 PM by Kate Taylor

The Not Part Of Festival offers the alternative festival to the Manchester International Festival.

With over 100 events of 17 days the Not Part Of Festival has something for everyone.

Short Films, Art Crawls, Plays in pubs, Friday Night Fringe Events of the Royal Exchange, Brazillian Drumming, Gigs, Native
American Poets, Workshops, Lady Boys, Sketch Shows, Flash Mobbing, Shakespeare, Frog and Bucket, Internet Parody, Slams, Exhibitions at Urbis, Nexus Art Cafe, in Salford, Ashton,
John Robb, De Skins, Smug Roberts, Pianoke, Mr B, Cirque De City, A Salford Film Makers Takeover of Ubis,Jam’s, Mixed-Media
Happenings, Hooha’s and a quiz.

This huge festival needs your help. Can you spare a few hours during the festival dates 2nd – 18th July?

Roles Include

Events Assistants
Market Research
Information Point Representative
Photographer
Filming Events

Benefits Include

Great Networking Opportunity
Expenses Paid
Chance to see some great events
To be part of Manchester’s most inclusive festival

If you would like to be involved email beth@notpartof.org to view the full programme of events click here

Media Apprentice Time Running Out To Apply

Jun 11, 07:09 PM by Kate Taylor

Deadline 22nd June

Some of the biggest names in TV have come together once again to offer thirty-six, 16-22-year-olds a unique opportunity to break into the business, after the continued success of the Advanced Apprenticeship in Media Production – the only one of its kind anywhere in the UK.

The 18-month Programme will begin in September 2009 and will run until March 2011, with each apprentice receiving training and all the experience needed to kick-start their career in the industry. In addition, participants will be able to gain two Level 3 qualifications while training.

Companies including the BBC, ITV Granada, Lime Pictures, Channel M and Sumners will again join forces alongside smaller companies such as Channel K, Shine North and Bellyfeel to back the Advanced Apprenticeships, giving young people the chance to work behind the scenes of the broadcasting industry.

The Advanced Apprenticeship in Media Production is open to 16-22-year-olds, living in the Northwest, and is designed specifically for people who wouldn’t usually get the chance to break into broadcasting

For more information and to apply click here