CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS, THE OTHER FILM FESTIVAL

24 November 2011

• Do you love film?
• Do you have something to say?
• Do you have experience of disability?

The Other Film Festival and Arts Access Victoria are very pleased to announce the creation of four new positions on the film festival team. Each of the four successful candidates will play leading roles in delivering the 2012 festival.

Associate directors will be offered opportunities to coordinate workshop programs, organise selection panels, curate screening programs, liaise with entrants, support national and international guests, and represent the festival in the media.

One outstanding candidate will be offered flights and accommodation to attend the highly regarded Reelabilities Film Festival in New York with The Other Film Festival Director in February 2012.

The positions of Associate Director will offer suitable candidates a platform for professional development, media profiling and social commentary about the experience of disability in contemporary society.

Please note that these positions are unpaid but the successful candidates will have access to a modest budget and organisational support to realise their festival project including access services, admin, marketing and communications.

Successful applicants are likely to have a track record in delivering a film or media related project. Please complete the Expression of Interest Application Form and email to rrandall@artsaccess.com.au or post to Rick Randall, The Other Film Festival, c/- Arts Access Victoria, 222 Bank St, South Melbourne 3205.

Download the Expression of Interest Form

Applications may be submitted electronically by email, by post or as an audio or video recording. Applications close 5pm Friday 9 December. Late applications will not be accepted.

DETAILS ABOUT THE ROLE

What is the period of employment as a volunteer?

Beginning of Feb to end of September 2012

When is the festival?

Late August or early September

What is the level of commitment required?

Ideally one day per week but there is a level of flexibility in these positions. We anticipate, however, that the total amount of work would be equivalent to one day per week over this period. The workload can be negotiated to fit with existing commitments.

Do I have to be based in Melbourne?

No, but if you are offered an interview, you would need to attend this at your own cost. The costs of flights and transport to and from the airport to attend festival-related activities in Melbourne would be paid by Arts Access Victoria. The cost of accommodation and other expenses, would not be covered

Do I need to work one day a week at the festival office?

No, it is expected that a lot of work would be able to be done offsite.

When would I be notified of the result of my Expression of Interest?

All applicants will be notified of receipt of their application within two days of AAV receiving it. Applicants will be advised by email if they have been shortlisted or not by close of business Monday 12 December. Interviews will be conducted with shortlisted applicants later the same week. Successful applicants will be advised by close of business Tuesday 20 December.

About The Other Film Festival

Since its inception in 2004, the festival has responded to the aspirations of people with a disability to fully participate in screen culture as creators, consumers and for the experience of disability to be portrayed in an authentic and credible manner. The festival increases the inclusion of people with a disability in the cultural life of the community by screening a compelling program of contemporary disability cinema, by providing a highly accessible experience and by promoting improved access and inclusion in the screen and cinema industries.

About Arts Access Victoria

Established in 1974, Arts Access Victoria has become the state’s leading arts and disability organisation, dedicated to maximising opportunities for people with a disability to create art, experience art and work in the arts. The organisation achieves this vision through: advocacy; the delivery of arts programs and events for people with a disability; professional development programs for artists with a disability; disability awareness training for arts organisations and distribution of disability access information and advice.

Arts Access Victoria is an equal opportunity employer and people with a disability are encouraged to apply for these positions.