Director’s Attachment on Documentary Feature Film

A Professional Attachment opportunity is available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on an upcoming Documentary Feature Film.

Applications close Friday, 2 August 2019 at 5:00pm AWST.

About the Attachment

The successful candidate will complete a five-week Director’s Attachment in Sydney under the expert guidance of director Gracie Otto where they will:

• be exposed to the directorial processes associated with an international feature documentary
• work with an intimate documentary team and learn a range of skills
• learn processes associated with the use of music and archival material in documentary
• work in collaboration with the director and assist in research, script editing and shoot preparation
• participate in story workshops and production meetings
• work alongside archive producer and music supervisor and assist with management of material

 

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

It is anticipated the successful recipient will start in the role on Wednesday, 28 August 2019. Flights and accommodation will be covered for the duration of the role.

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 Screenwest Guidelines and Terms of Trade, the successful applicant will be

• A team player
• An excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Enthusiastic
• Someone with experience and knowledge of documentary scripts and research
• Confident and articulate verbal and written communication skills

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

Applications are to be submitted by email to funding@screenwest.com.au.

For emails larger than 8MB, submit your application via Screenwest’s Hightail Account: https://spaces.hightail.com/uplink/screenwest

The full guidelines and applications materials can be downloaded from the Crew Attachment Program page on the Screenwest website. Please make sure you have read the guidelines and the Screenwest Terms of Trade thoroughly before submitting your application.

Applications close Friday, 2 August 2019 at 5:00pm AWST.

Program Contacts

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

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

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www.filminwesternaustralia.com.au

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