Production Filmmaker Mentor
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POSITION : Youth Cinema Project Mentor – Part Time
RATE : $30 per hour, plus mileage
LOCATIONS : MUST BE WITHIN 50 MILES OF GAVIOT, CA.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates MUST have a minimum of 3 years working in the film industry as a producer, director or in any below-the-line position.
Candidates MUST have an expertise in at least one specific area of filmmaking.
Candidates MUST have a valid driver’s license and reliable source of transportation.
Travel (up to 50 miles) may be required
Mileage is reimbursed
Candidates MUST have an Associate’s Degree or higher
Candidates are comfortable in a school environment teaching children.
DESCRIPTION of POSITION DETAILS:
The Youth Cinema Project is a project based program that teaches film to children and teens in the classrooms of public schools.
YCP Mentors teach 90-minute film classes, twice a week, during regular school hours. Curriculum is provided. Mentors can expect to teach 7 - 21 hours a week and teach at all times with a co-mentor. Classes range from 4th-12th grade and mentors guide students through the entire filmmaking process for the duration of the school year. The first trimester is focused on writing and development, the second trimester focuses on pre-production and production and the last trimester on post. Typically the school year runs from mid-August to mid-June.
EEO Policy
Latino Film Institute/ Youth Cinema Project is an equal opportunity employer that does not and will not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical/mental disability or veteran status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Film School Student/Graduate, a plus
Previous teaching experience, a plus
Internet / Technical and editing skills
Google Suite
DaVinci Resolve, a plus
Basic to advanced working knowledge of camera and audio equipment
Basic to advanced working knowledge of grip and electrical equipment
Basic to advanced working knowledge of film set logistics
Basic to advance working knowledge of film story structure
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach a year long film program in classroom during regular school hours
Commitment to the mission statement and philosophy of the program
Adherence to Mentor Handbook guidelines.
Maintain communication with YCP administration
Attend all YCP trainings
Conduct inventory of classroom film equipment
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Letter of Intent
Resume
3 samples of your film work
Background Check + Live Scan
TB Test
Valid Proof of Employment
I-9 Form
W4 Form
Valid Auto Insurance
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
In-Person Teaching
Ability to lift or carry 40lbs of film equipment occasionally.
Regular pushing / pulling / bending / stooping / kneeling
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