Camera Assistant Attachment on Feature Film Sweet As

A Professional Attachment opportunity is available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on an upcoming Feature Film Sweet As. Applications close Monday 31 May at 4:59pm AWST.

About the Attachment

The successful candidate will complete a six-week Camera Assistant Attachment under the expert guidance of Director of Photography Katie Milwright where they will:

• Gain on set experience in a professional feature film camera department
• Gain working knowledge of camera, lenses and equipment required for feature films
• Perform a variety of tasks, under the guidance of their mentor to develop an understanding of the different roles with the camera department as well as associated departments such as Grips and Electrics
• Have the opportunity to view and work with an experienced Director of Photography
• Travel to the Pilbara region for Principal Photography

Screenwest encourages applications from Western Australians from underrepresented and/or diverse groups, appropriate to the roles. The WA screen industry recognises diversity as differences in:

• gender;
• age;
• Indigenous identity;
• cultural and linguistic diversity (CaLD);
• disability;
• sexuality and gender identities (LGBTQI+);
• location (including urban communities and remote regions), and
• socio-economic status.

Given the subject matter of this film, female, female identifying and Indigenous applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

The successful recipient is anticipated to commence in the role on Monday the 21 of June, 2021.

If the right candidate cannot be found for this role, the attachment may be offered in another department.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements

In addition to the requirements in the Screenwest Crew Attachment Guidelines and Terms of Trade, the successful applicant will possess:

• Demonstrated commitment to working within the Camera Department through one of the following
  • Short Courses
  • Completed Tertiary Education with a focus on the camera Department
  • Examples of own camera work in either Still or Film/TV work.
• Must be available to travel to during the attachment period
• Ability to Problem Solve
• Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team

Attachment Conditions

It is expected the successful Attachment will:

• Comply with the Producer’s workplace rules and requirements for safety and behaviour.
• Comply with all lawful and reasonable directions given to the Attachment by officers or employees of the Producer during the Term of the Attachment.
• Keep confidential any and all confidential information of the Producer that comes into the Attachment’s possession.

Deadlines and How to Apply

The full guidelines and applications materials are available on the Crew Attachment Program page on the Screenwest website.

All program guidelines are to be read in conjunction with the Screenwest Terms of Trade.

Applications must be completed in full and submitted by 4:59pm AWST on Monday 31 May 2021.

Acceptance of any additional application materials after this date is subject to Screenwest’s discretion.

Applications will be accepted through the Screenwest SmartyGrants Portal, with application forms going live Friday, 21 May 2021. Do not email applications directly to individual Screenwest staff members.

You can start your application at any time once the portal opens. You can save your progress and return to it at any time before the deadline. Do not start your application the day it is due.

An application receipt will be automatically forwarded to the applicant from SmartyGrants to confirm that Screenwest has received the application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to contact Screenwest if an application receipt has not been received within two working days.

If you are unable to submit an application online or having difficulties, please call Screenwest on +61 8 6169 2100 or 1800 463 043 (WA regional callers).

Please note: the submission portal for all funding programs close automatically at 5:00pm AWST sharp on the specified due date.

Allow plenty of time to submit your application in case of unanticipated problems. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Program Contact

To talk to someone about this opportunity, applicants should contact:

Gabrielle Cole, Production Attraction and Services Manager
Screenwest
T: +61 8 6169 2117
E: gabrielle.cole@screenwest.com.au

Contact Screenwest

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E: info@screenwest.com.au

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