Film Workshop Facilitators
The Wakakirri Outback program gives young Indigenous and non-Indigenous students living in remote communities the opportunity to take part in a national arts festival. Facilitators run four days of filmmaking workshops with students to produce a short film. The film is screened on the fifth day at a festival day. Facilitators also conduct professional development workshops for young adults and teachers. The Wakakirri Outback Program is seeking talented and experienced film workshop facilitators to join our team on the 2010 Wakakirri Outback tour.
Festivals:
1. New South Wales (Broken Hill & Wilcannia) 31st May - 4th June
2. South Australia (Ceduna, Koonibba, and Yalata) 21st - 25th June
3. Northern Territory (Barunga, Minyerri and Wugularr) 9th - 13th August
Applications can be made for any or all of the above festival locations. Successful applicants must be available for a comprehensive induction workshop and pre production phone conferences.
Positions available:
Director/Editor - responsible for overseeing the production of the film
Camera operator/editor - responsible for all technical aspects involved in the making of the film
Desirable Criteria
1. Experience in running film workshops for young people
2. Experience running drama games and/or other creative activities
3. Experience working with Indigenous communities and children
4. Professional experience within the film industry
5. An understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander contemporary and traditional culture
**All applicants must have or undergo a Working with Children Check
***Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
For a job information pack please contact: Anna Bowring, Event Manager
email: anna@wakakirri.com
phone: 02 9557 8807, freecall: 1800 650 979
Send your CV and showreel, which position and which festival(s) you are applying for to anna@wakakirri.com by Thursday 1st April 2010.

SBS Indigenous TV Mentorship Award
SBS is calling for applications for the SBS Indigenous TV Mentorship Award, which offers support, guidance and opportunities to emerging Indigenous talent in the Australian film and television industry. The winner receives sponsorship to travel to festivals, conferences or markets, and mentorship from experienced SBS television executives. For more information email ITA@sbs.com.au.

The Melbourne International Film Festival Extended
The Melbourne International Film Festival for Film Entry for 2010 has been extended to Friday 2nd April 5pm Aust. time!
www.melbournefilmfestival.com.au

SBS Seeks Production Coordinator for Living Black
SBS plays a key role in recording, telling and sharing a diverse range of Australian stories.
SBS have an opportunity for a Production Coordinator to join Australia’s only indigenous current affairs program ‘Living Black’ based in Sydney. You will have a keen interest in television production and the ability to carry out a range of duties (sourcing footage; obtaining copyright clearances and licencing agreements; completing transmission records; general administration).
It is highly desirable that you have a knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and issues.
Good communication, organisational and administrative skills are essential, along with the ability to meet tight production deadlines.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply.
1 Year Contract - Salary from $42,637 pa + superannuation
For more information and to apply visit the SBS website.www.sbs.com.au

New Grant Finding Resource
GrantReady has developed the Community GrantGuru website which provides easy search and browse functions for non-profit organisations to find suitable grants to enhance their projects. Visit Community GrantGuru online to start browsing for grants or for more details about its services: http://community.grantready.com.au/

New Cash Award For Emerging Cinematographers
The Australian Cinematographers Society (ACS) and the National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA) have joined forces to offer a special new award for emerging cinematographers.

Called the NFSA- ACS John Leake OAM ACS Award, it will provide a cash prize of $5000 to an emerging cinematographer who is either currently studying cinematography at a tertiary institution or is currently working in the film industry.

The Award is named in honour of Australian Cinematographers Society co-founder and industry icon, John Leake OAM ACS (1927-2009). John began his cinematographic career as a 15-year-old with Movietone News in 1944 before moving on to Supreme Sound Studios. He served as both NSW President and Federal President of the ACS and was the Society's Official Historian until his death.

The winner of the Award, to be announced at the ACS National Awards in Melbourne on Saturday 1 May, can use the prize for any educational, training, or professional work which will further his or her cinematographic knowledge.

The judging panel will comprise the Federal President of the Australian Cinematographers Society, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Film and Sound Archive, and two other executive members of the ACS.

National Film and Sound Archive CEO, Dr Darryl McIntyre, said today that the NFSA was the national repository of Australia's film heritage. 'We were created to preserve Australia's film heritage past present and future, so we have an ongoing interest in the maintenance and development of cinematic skills. We hope that this valuable Award will encourage young cinematographers to continue the outstanding story of Australian filmmaking.'

ACS Federal President, Ron Johanson ACS said that "It is the policy of the Society to foster and to encourage emerging and aspiring cinematographers to pursue their craft at every opportunity. This is one of those opportunities. The partnership between the NFSA and the ACS is one of vital importance to the continued growth of our industry. "

Australian Refugee Film Festival
Deadline 31 March 2010 - The Australian Refugee Film Festival is now Calling For Films. The 4th Annual Film Festival will screen during Refugee Week 2010 between the 20th and 26th June. The main screenings will take place in Sydney with 3 screenings planned at the moment, the festival will also be held in each capital city around Australia. Films need to be 10 minutes or less. The films also need to focus on the refugee experience either in the Australian or Global context. http://www.australianrefugeefilmfestival.org

Bowraville Film Society - Films are at the Bowraville Theatre, 74 High Street Bowraville, from 7pm on 4th Saturday of each month except December http://www.bowraville.org.au/bowravilletheatre/filmsociety.htm