News and Updates

Volunteers Required - Young at Heart FF

Love film, and love film festivals? Volunteers are needed for Young at Heart at Dendy Opera Quays.

If you’re available between Thursday 22 and Sunday 25 March and are able to travel to Sydney’s Opera Quays (and wouldn’t mind getting to see some free films in exchange for your assistance) then please email Tim@thefestivalists.com or call 02 9281 5608.

Film Distribution Intern

Film Distribution Intern | Becker Film Group

We are looking for an enthusiastic intern that has an interest in learning all aspects of the film distribution business. The role entails administrative support for the company.

Responsibilities include:

- Handle incoming calls and out going calls
- Booking/tracking of couriers and shipments
- Assistance in dispatch of film materials prior to a release
- and maintain box office data and records
- Understanding of social media – monitor & information on our social networks (Facebook & Twitter)

Room for employment -Applications close August 26th 2011

More info: info@beckerfilmgroup.com | http://www.beckerfilmgroup.com

SUFF - Entries Open

Entries are now open for the 2011 Sydney Underground Festival.

The 2011 Sydney Underground Film Festival will take place from Thursday 8 September to Saturday 10 September at The Factory Theatre, Marrickville and will only program unique, quality independent films that transgress the status quo and challenge the conservative conventions of filmmaking. The festival is devoted to renewing local interest in independent and experimental film as part of an international underground film culture and aims to change an engrained culture of cinematic complacency and revitalize an enthusiasm for cinema.

For festival and entry details visit: http://www.suff.com.au/index.html

*You can get $5 (AUD) off the entry fee – just include a rejection letter that you received from another film festival with your entry!

 


Volunteer BAFF 2011

Bigpond Adelaide Film Festival are  looking for hard-working, motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to work to bring together this fabulous event for 2011. They have positions within Front of House, Sponsorship & Marketing departments. If you are interested, send an email stating your area of interest, your availability and why you want to be involved along with your CV.

Flickerfest 2010 Crew Call

Get film experience & a professional film credit working on a professional production with an award-winning crew .

Flickerfest, Australia’s largest and only Academy and BAFTA Accredited short film festival is currently producing the 2011 festival trailer and require volunteer crew to supplement and assist the professional crew for a one day studio shoot.

The trailer will be screened nationally on television as well as cinemas around the country and online.

The roles to be filled are:

- 1 x runner
- 1 x production assistant
- 2 x costume assistant 
- 1 x unit assistant
- 1 x extras coordinator

The runner must have their own car and will receive petrol costs. All crew must be available Wed 3rd November for the shoot. Other crew will be required several days during pre production.

Please send CV’s detailing recent relevant work history, which role is being applied for, and availability. to coordinator@flickerfest.com.au

Volunteers wanted for JPFF 2010

The 14th Japanese Film Festival is fast approaching and we are looking for those with an interest in Japanese Film or Culture to be involved with the festival. Volunteers get to see films for free, have lunch provided for them, can experience the behind the scenes running of a film industry event, and can use JFF as a reference on their CV. Application form and details can be found online at: http://14th.japanesefilmfestival.net/getinvolved.html

Contact: Kieran Tully
Email: assistantcoordinator@jpf.org.au
Phone: 8239 0006 
Website: http://www.jpf.org.au