Director of Photography Attachment on Factual Series ‘Ningaloo’, available for a Gascoyne Practitioner

About the Attachment

The successful candidate will complete a Five week Director of Photography attachment over a period of 8 months under the expert guidance of  DOP’s Torstein Dyrting and David Parer where they will:

• Observe the DOP process – approach and application in preparation, shoot and post shoot prep of footage for the edit.
• Learn about camera techniques including handling the Sony A7S III and RED, plus Ronin, timelapse, slow motion, macro photography,
• Learn about camera gear – and interchanging parts for different functions. Handling/ looking after gear and lens selection.
• Learn about narrative construction – how to get shots that tell a story and understanding the story unfolding in front of you.
• Understand the specific challenges of wildlife filmmaking and approach / techniques to combat them.
• Assist with preparing gear / loading batteries/ lenses / buddy dive and assist underwater shoots / cleaning + packing away + data wrangling + ingesting +logging.

The successful candidate may also receive the opportunity to shoot/ co shoot a sequence once up to speed on basics, with review of footage for feedback.

Screenwest encourages applications from Western Australians from under-represented 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.

The successful recipient is anticipated to commence in the role as soon as possible.

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

Requirements

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

• An interest in Documentary storytelling and particularly natural history.
• Moderate camera operational experience both on land and underwater. Previous experience assisting camera operators is desirable.
• Scuba diving qualifications. Skipper’s ticket and first aid qualifications desirable.
• Basic data wrangling and editing experience.
• Residency in the Gascoyne region. The training will take place in and around Exmouth.
• Good organizational skills and professional attitude.

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.

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 before 5:00pm AWST on Wednesday, 18 August 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 on Wednesday 11 August. 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.

Access the application form for the Director of Photography Attachment.

Applications close Wednesday 18 August 2021 at 5:00pm AWST.

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

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E: info@screenwest.com.au

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