Opportunity

A student-produced documentary project funded through a 2007 Undergraduate Research Grant, is seeking several student interns for 2008-2009.

Information

As a recent VCU graduate and media production professional, I am seeking students who are interested on collaborating with my documentary partner, Jon Headlee, and I on a production that is focusing on counterculture in Richmond, VA.

We are looking for several talented and motivated students who are interested in assisting in the roles that follow. We will be flexible with what part of the project students would like to work on and what length of time they’d like to be involved. We believe that we can pass on the knowledge of counterculture and tolerance that we’ve learned to the students we work with as well as our audience. As students, we both treated this project as a job, and believe that treating it as such has led to an invaluable educational experience.

We can offer students a chance to get their work out to the public and have credit for their résumés, portfolios, and reels. Though we cannot offer financial compensation because of our limited budget, we can offer training on all of our equipment, including a Cannon XH-A1 HD camera. These positions are an excellent opportunity for any student interested in socially productive documentary or who simply wishes to gain experience on a project that is not too big to offer the hands-on advantage. Experience is not required for every position, but as always, it is helpful. If there is not a position listed that you would like to have, make one up! We are open to experimentation.
The roles that we are seeking to fill:

-Assistant Camera/ Sound Operator: Will be trained on the Canon XH-A1 with the goal of aiding the current camera operators in capturing pre-set interviews, on-the-spot interviews, and b-roll/observer footage. Will also switch off and work as boom mic control. Primary on-location times will be weekends and nights due to the nature of the project. Start Date: Immediate.

-Production Assistants: Will spend time on set at a variety of locations, aiding with interviews. Production assistants should be flexible and willing to help the filmmakers in a variety of ways including: talking to interview subjects on location and shoot set up and break down. Primary on-location times will be weekends and nights due to the nature of the project. Should be a good communicator and dependable. Start Date: Immediate.

-Graphic Designer: Will be responsible for designing graphics and filers, and aid in branding. We are open to experimental techniques and guerilla marketing tactics. Samples of work are required as well as an interview to discuss our vision for the visual aesthetic of this film. Start date: Immediate

-Motion Graphics Artist: Will be responsible for designing menus, and as well as motion graphics which will be a part of the scripted documentary footage. Samples of work are required as well as an interview to discuss our vision for the visual aesthetic of this film. Start date: February 2009

-Web designer: Will be responsible for the creation of the Identity: Richmond website. This site will have video files, but will not have large amounts of content. It will mainly serve as an online graphic and video presence for the documentary. We will work with your skill level. Start date: Immediate

-Production Coordinator: Will be responsible for researching and arranging shoots. The Production Coordinator will be responsible for obtaining permission to film, location releases, and organizing shoot times as well as updating an online calendar accessible to every member of the Identity: Richmond crew. Must be responsible and able to work well with others. Start date: Immediate

-Research Assistant: Will spend time aiding the producer-directors in their exploration of counter-culture. Duties can/may include library research, historical research, and searching for data on the Internet. Will also conduct research on production and post-production grants and opportunities that may eventually help to support the project. Start date: Immediate

-Position Yet to be Defined: What do you do? If you have a skill that you think could relate to this project, we want to hear about it and learn how we can work with you.

Requirements

Contact

Thoughtstream Media
1901 East Franklin St.
Suite 106
Richmond VA 23223

P 804.377.3905
info@thoughtstreammedia.com

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