Opportunities & Gigs

• Ad Sales Directors

  Advertising Sales Directors needed for The Independent film magazine (www.independent-magazine.org) to sell web ads and manage ad accounts. Person should have experience in advertising, be a self-starter, and be interested in the independent film industry. The Independent has a 30-year history with loyal advertisers and a strong subscriber base. Prefer applicants working from New York or Los Angeles, although work can be done virtually. Contact michele@independent-magazine.org with resume and salary requirements.

  Posted by: michele
  Created on Tue, 05/27/2008 - 20:55
  expires on Mon, 08/25/2008 - 20:55 (4 weeks 3 days)

• Documentary Seeking Film Production Crew

  Seeking film production crew of all disciplines. Cinematographer, research, audio, and motion graphics artist
  for a feature documentary about Change and Loss in the World.
  A small stipend is available. The documentary is shooting in NEW YORK CITY.

  Please email a resume to set up an interview: edithstephen@earthlink.net

  Posted by: edithstephen@ea...
  Created on Wed, 07/23/2008 - 00:21
  expires on Tue, 10/21/2008 - 00:21 (12 weeks 4 days)

• Magazine Editor Needed

  The Independent, a 30-year-old publication now online, is seeking a freelance Associate Editor to assist the editor with creating the editorial calendar, assign and collect articles from writers, and edit/post new articles to the site for review by the editor or publisher. Associate Editor will be paid a monthly stipend and receive credit on the masthead of the publication. For more information about the publication visit www.independent-magazine.org. Candidates working out of either NY or Boston will be considered.

  Contact Michele: michele@independent-magazine.org

  Posted by: michele
  Created on Thu, 07/10/2008 - 12:44
  expires on Wed, 10/08/2008 - 12:44 (10 weeks 5 days)

• Film, Stage & Showbiz Expo September 21, at the Hilton in NYC

  Film, Stage & ShowBiz Expo is a five-star event that brings everyone in Show Business together under one roof. Whether you are a Producer, Studio Executive, Director, Musician, Filmmaker, Performer, Designer, Writer, Stage Manager, or anyone else involved in Film, Stage and Show Business, this event is for you.

  This is the only place for your company to brand and build tremendous loyalty among the young, professional, and demographically-diverse entertainment industry. The Entertainment Industry plays a critical role in trend-setting that has a ripple effect throughout the world. The event is taking place on Sunday, September 21 at the Hilton in Manhattan. For more information and registration go to www.theshowbizexpo.com .

  Posted by: Ericsam13
  Created on Thu, 06/26/2008 - 10:33
  expires on Wed, 09/24/2008 - 10:33 (8 weeks 5 days)

• Documentary film seeks your help

  Wolf and Moon Productions is doing a new documentary film on consumer culture and advertising in America with actor Danny Glover and Ed Begley Jr., among others.

  We will be happy to offer compensation and/or a film credit, depending on your contribution.

  A) Three ways you can help:

  1. If you can send specific ad content that matches what we're looking for…
  -We will pay $50-$100 (depending on format – video is more) for EACH photograph/ad clip/TV sample, etc. that we USE in the Film, and you will also receive recognition in the film credits.

  2. If you can refer us to specific examples you've seen, or to appropriate resources / people…
  -You can receive recognition in the film credits

  3. If you can help us in any way to get the word out (by posting our request in your blog, etc.)…
  -You will receive recognition in the film credits (Please contact us before posting).

  B) Types of ad content we're looking for:

  -Excessive, ridiculous advertisements
  -Lewd, suggestive ads/commercials

  FORMATS:
  -Cut-outs of Newspapers/Magazines, etc.
  -Photographs (good quality) of Billboards
  -Video (Commercials from TV, etc.)
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------

  The film will be released nationwide next year.

  American Dream: The Movie

  Please contact us if you can help in any way, or if you have questions.

  Posted by: josephj
  Created on Tue, 06/24/2008 - 18:27
  expires on Mon, 09/22/2008 - 18:27 (8 weeks 3 days)

• AMERICAN NEWS PROJECT - SEEKING DOCUMENTARY PRODUCERS

  CALLING INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS AND VIDEO JOURNALISTS

  The American News Project (http://newsproject.org) is dedicated to defending and promoting the public interest through high-quality, investigative video journalism. Our staff includes video professionals who have worked at CNN, BBC, National Geographic, PBS Frontline, Bill Moyers Journal and other respectable media outlets. Our reports (some call them mini-documentaries) regularly end up on prominent media outlets like the Huffington Post.
  We are assembling a community of video journalists and documentary filmmakers who believe in quality, accuracy and in the transformative potential of good multimedia storytelling. Some of the most incisive reporting is produced by those who know the personalities and communities directly affected by issues and events.
  If you are a documentary filmmaker or professional video journalist who would like to work with us on stories please click on the link below and fill out your info.
  http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5226/t/2141/signUp.jsp?key=82
  We believe that these are seminal times, both in the evolution of media and the project of America.
  So, welcome. We hope you enjoy, and we hope you participate.

  Posted by: americannewsproject
  Created on Sat, 06/14/2008 - 01:21
  expires on Fri, 09/12/2008 - 01:21 (7 weeks 2 hours)

• Open Call for Actors: **FREEDOM DEAL** (Phnom Penh, Cambodia) Sunday May 18th, 2008

  OPEN CALL: ** FREEDOM DEAL **

  Seeking actors & non-actors* for the dramatic feature movie, FREEDOM DEAL, about two internally displaced persons in Cambodia during the US-VN conflict [*non-actors with natural on-camera ability also welcome]

  Sunday, May 18 3-5 PM at:
  Zeppelin Rock Café
  (next to Walkabout)
  Nº. 109, Ang Sophanovong (St. 51)
  Phnom penh, CAMBODIA

  Also especially seeking, for near-future production
  of a short version of the feature:

  Uncle Ramy: (Cambodian Male) aged 35-55
  Sotheary: (Cambodian Female) age 8-12
  Private 1st Class Griffin: (US Soldier) aged 19-24
  Witch of the Countryside: (Cambodian Female) aged 55-?
  Cambodian Villagers
  Various US military
  Viet Cong and NVA soldiers
  Cambodian Army & KR Soldiers
  University student protesters [various]

  Bring photo, if available, with contact information (phone and email) attached to picture.

  For more information, contact → camerado@camerado.com

  Posted by: camerado
  Created on Mon, 05/12/2008 - 10:12
  expires on Sun, 08/10/2008 - 10:12 (2 weeks 2 days)

• Sales Representative

  Do you have deep existing connections and lots of contacts within small and medium sized businesses? Have you previously or do you currently work in either of these industries?

  * Media Sales & Distribution
  * Media Production

  Then we want you! We are launching a new product that allows users to create customized branded websites or mobile websites within minutes. Customers can also design customized emails, TXT messages and widgets. With simple to use drag & drop creation you can place images, text, video, photos, audio and attachments anywhere on the blank template. It’s easy to build. Easy to customize. And no technical or IT background is required!

  Here are just a few examples of what the system can be used for:

  * Small business websites
  * Remote showcasing of video and other multimedia content
  * Invitations and event management
  * Product and service websites
  * Email newsletters
  * And more...

  We are currently selecting commission based Registered Agents. You will earn 25% of every subscription you sell! Best of all, you will continue to receive the 25% commission every month for as long as the customer remains a client.

  This product is going to be HUGE! Start now so you can get involved early on what is going to be one of 2008’s major new businesses!

  Check us out at www.DialedIn.com and then send your resume with a brief cover letter explaining your qualifications to Ashley at aroth@dialedin.com.

  Posted by: DialedIn
  Created on Tue, 05/06/2008 - 00:35
  expires on Mon, 08/04/2008 - 00:35 (1 week 3 days)