WE ARE INVITING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST TO PRODUCE SHORT PERFORMATIVE DOCUMENTARIES ON DIVERSE, REFUGEE AND EMERGING ARTISTS!

Individuals or teams are invited to submit an Expression of Interest to collaborate and produce rousing, fun and thought-provoking short performative documentaries that reveal and explore complex narratives from extraordinary artists from refugee backgrounds and emerging communities.

Participants can expect an environment that nurtures and challenges, while providing valuable career-building experience. The opportunity has been designed to provide invaluable networks and the opportunity to build a significant portfolio for film, media and communications students who have a strong interest in the arts, human rights and diversity. The producer / production team will have the opportunity to work on specific MAV programs, have their work credited and promoted through MAV’s platforms and networks, and the potential to be broadcast at MAV’s various major events.

These are unpaid opportunities that could be either voluntary roles, student internships, or WIL (work integrated learning) project activities within a course.

Expressions of Interest to:

• Design and produce short documentary/ies on diverse artists and arts projects
• Support the design and implementation of the film’s digital strategy
• Support publicity initiatives for events and projects
• Support marketing and development initiatives such as partnerships with lead arts organisations including Igniting Imagination with Melbourne Festival and MTC CONNECT with the Melbourne Theatre Company
• Assist in the documentation and evaluation of key performance indicators with the production

Submission Guidelines:

• Portfolio including samples of previous work and experience that demonstrates an interest in diversity of the arts
• Work that engages web, mobile and social media
• Interpersonal and team skills
• Initiative
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Deadline: Tuesday 30 June 2015

Applicants should email their CV with a cover letter by Tuesday 30 June 2015. For further information, call us at +61 3 9188 3681.

Image: Lamine Sonko, born in Senegal, West Africa into a family of griots – custodians of ancient lineages, functioning as the eyes and ears of the community, now based in Melbourne, Australia.