Hairdresser Attachment on TV Series

A Professional Attachment opportunity is available through the Screenwest Crew Attachment Program on an upcoming TV series.

Applications close Wednesday, 17 July 2019 at 5:00pm AWST.

About the Attachment

The successful candidate will complete a six-week Hairdresser Attachment under the guidance of an experienced Hair & Make Up Designer where they will:

• gain hands on experience with a real production
• be a part of the make-up department on a TV series
• develop an understanding of the processes within a make-up department and the roles of the team members
• learn how to read call sheets, schedules and scripts
• develop an understanding of character breakdown
• learn to carry make-up and hair looks though character timelines
• learn to complete continuity cuts and colours
• develop an understanding of onset standby protocol

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 will start in the role on Monday, 12 August 2019. There will be an opportunity for the right candidate to continue with the production after the six-week attachment term ends.

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 possess:

• hairdressing skills
• experience in cutting & colouring

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 Wednesday, 17 July 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

www.screenwest.com.au
www.filminwesternaustralia.com.au

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