Producer’s Attachment on Upcoming Observational Documentary Series

About the Attachment

The successful candidate will complete a five non-consecutive weeks Producer’s Attachment under the expert guidance of Taryne Laffar and Sam Bodhi Field where they will:

• Sit in on all levels of production meetings dealing with budgets, schedules, travel coordination, team management etc.
• Be mentored in the departmental production processes of a state-wide long form documentary series set for broadcast.
• Have the opportunity to sit in and learn in a production office setting.
• Gain a stronger, meaningful understanding of the fundamentals of the production process from the viewpoint of the Production Office setting, including (but not limited to):
  • budgeting
  • scheduling
  • general team management procedures
  • comm’s / assisting senior crew members
  • understanding deliverables
  • Gain a stronger understanding of the production processes in relation to documentary series production.

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)
• Socio-economic status.

The successful recipient is anticipated to commence in the role on Monday 4 October 2021 over five non-consecutive weeks until 20 December 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 gaining experience within the local and national film industry.
• Demonstrated interest in documentary production.
• Access to a working laptop.
• An intermediate understanding of Microsoft Excel & Word.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Strong communication skills.
• Interest in documentary production.
• Prior experience in film/television or theatre as well as familiarity with Dropbox and Trello is recommended but not essential.
• Individuals with experience within Indigenous communities and/or Indigenous film productions is preferred.

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 Monday 20 September 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 8 September 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.

Access the application form for the Producers Attachment.

Applications close Monday 20 September 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

Contact Screenwest

T: +61 8 6169 2100
E: info@screenwest.com.au

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