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Programme Assistant Internship
Flatpack Festival - http://www.flatpackfestival.org.uk in Digbeth
Flatpack Festival Internship Scheme
Programme Assistant
immediate start required
P/T November 2009- March 2010, F/T over festival period
“Britain’s most exciting and innovative film festival” – Lonely Planet
Flatpack Festival takes over venues all over Birmingham every March, with an eclectic lineup of screenings, events and installations celebrating the more colourful fringes of film. There is a strong emphasis on creating a sense of occasion by using a range of spaces and a mixture of cinema and live elements, and we aim to make connections between exciting new work and the pioneers of the past. The festival was established in 2006, and in 2008 was selected by the UK Film Council as one of seven nationally-significant events. Dates for the fourth festival are 23-28 March 2010.
We are now recruiting for the 2010 internship scheme. This scheme has been designed for professionals or recent graduates to build on existing experience with a substantial role in the planning and production of the next festival.
As Programme Assistant, you will work closely with the Programme Director on all aspects of the programming process- from research and curation to copywriting and screening logistics.
Responsibilities include;
Film research
Liaising with filmmakers and distribution companies
Copywriting and online content
Film transport
Compiling shorts programmes
Essential Skills
The successful candidate must;
Have a passion for film and an understanding of the festival programming ethos
Have excellent written and spoken communication skills and the ability to adapt copywriting to house style
Be self-motivated with excellent organisational skills and able to work under pressure.
Have experience of office administration and software including Word and Excel
Be web-literate
Desirable
Ability to edit using Final Cut Pro
HTML literate
Programme Assistant
immediate start required
P/T November 2009- March 2010, F/T over festival period
“Britain’s most exciting and innovative film festival” – Lonely Planet
Flatpack Festival takes over venues all over Birmingham every March, with an eclectic lineup of screenings, events and installations celebrating the more colourful fringes of film. There is a strong emphasis on creating a sense of occasion by using a range of spaces and a mixture of cinema and live elements, and we aim to make connections between exciting new work and the pioneers of the past. The festival was established in 2006, and in 2008 was selected by the UK Film Council as one of seven nationally-significant events. Dates for the fourth festival are 23-28 March 2010.
We are now recruiting for the 2010 internship scheme. This scheme has been designed for professionals or recent graduates to build on existing experience with a substantial role in the planning and production of the next festival.
As Programme Assistant, you will work closely with the Programme Director on all aspects of the programming process- from research and curation to copywriting and screening logistics.
Responsibilities include;
Film research
Liaising with filmmakers and distribution companies
Copywriting and online content
Film transport
Compiling shorts programmes
Essential Skills
The successful candidate must;
Have a passion for film and an understanding of the festival programming ethos
Have excellent written and spoken communication skills and the ability to adapt copywriting to house style
Be self-motivated with excellent organisational skills and able to work under pressure.
Have experience of office administration and software including Word and Excel
Be web-literate
Desirable
Ability to edit using Final Cut Pro
HTML literate
To Apply
Please provide a CV and covering letter outlining your previous experience and suitability for the position no later than Monday 26th October. Candidates may be contacted for interview within a week. Please apply in writing or email to Pip McKnight via pip@7inch.org.uk