Cinematographer / Editor
Project Title & Description:
LOVE IS HERE 2018 project explores the culture of African-American women (and women of color) and sexual harassment & “rape culture”. This will be carried-out via conducting a workshop, and one-on-one interviews, that will be illustrated in a short (15-20 min.) documentary. Its purpose is to capture and understand the actions, perceptions, and language, around "rape culture" & sexual assault, through a cultural lens.
Position: Cinematographer / Editor
The LOVE IS HERE Project is looking for a senior level undergrad or graduate student in the Film / Documentary / Cinema & Television Arts department, to film & edit our (15 - 20 min.) documentary.
This position reports to the Project Manager.
*PLEASE NOTE: though this is a paid / stipend position, it is also a work of passion that requires an understanding of the philosophy, “serving the people”.
Requirements:
- Demonstrates professionalism & flexibility
- Patience
- Knowledgeable & passionate about the craft of film making
- Ability to streamline / translate organizers vision to film
- Ability to explicate film techniques & language in fundamental terms
- Flexibility (time)
- Familiarity with the cultural environment & complexities around project’s topic
- Communicate expediently
- Fairly familiar with “under-resourced” communities on the South Side of Chicago
- Aesthetically creative
- Committed to project
Scope:
The Cinematographer / Editor will work closely with the PM to bring to life the storyboard and script as written, yet she / he will be the lead in adding creative shots and editing to the script. She / he will provide weekly edits to the PM. They will film shots around Chicago and will film one ninety-minute workshop at our partnering school in the South Shore area, along with two 1:1 interview’s (location TBT). The editor will provide two final cuts of the film; one with music and one without.
Compensation:
This is a stipend position that totals $300.00. The funds will be disbursed in three increments (completion of filming, submission of draft, and final cut(s)).
Timeline:
We are looking to start the project toward the end of the month (Feb. & plan to complete it on or by March 31st ...though this time frame is flexible).
*NOTE: WE ARE LOOKING TO FILL THIS POSITION ASAP!
Contact:
Send resume and vid porfolio to loveisherechi@gmail.com or phone: 312-972-8409.