December 13, 2009
The job: Orbit Digital’s midtown site, a division of the Orbit/Postworks companies, seeks dedicated, energetic interns with a strong interest in post-production and editing work within a facility. Their clients include feature films, broadcast productions, and a variety of HD work. They are currently interviewing interns to support our technical and operations areas. They are looking for motivated, smart people who are interested in an internship that involves “real (interesting work,” not just errands.
The Commitment: At least 2 days a week for six months.
The Perks: Orbit promotes from within; former interns are currently staff members.
Qualifications: Familiarity with Avid products (Symphony, Media Composer, Adrenaline) is a plus, but not required. A great attitude and willingness to learn are key.
To Apply: E-mail a cover letter detailing your interests, and a resume (include your resume in the body of your e-mail, please), to Brooks Jones at bjones@orbitdigital.com. Applications are being processed on a rolling basis, so apply as soon as you can!
December 10, 2009
CUFP is looking for a talented, enthusiastic student who is interested in BLOGGING to be our new Secretary! The Secretary’s duties will include: posting on our website and maintaining our blog, and acting as our Membership Liaison, maintaining our membership database and answering members’ e-mails. The ideal candidate would have an interest in film events on campus and around the city, and be an enthusiastic community organizer, willing to help other students out with their filmmaking needs, internships, etc.
To Apply: Please send your name, school, year, resume, and a statement of interest to cufilmproductions@columbia.edu.
December 5, 2009
Columbia University Film Productions’ first ever television show is now looking for Assistant Directors, Directors of Photography, Script Supervisors, Sound Recordists, Production Assistants and Actors!
SOPHOMORIC (working title): Seven sophomores deal with the disappointments of college and explore alternate states of mind in this half-hour dramedy.
Click Here to learn more about crew opportunities.
Click Here for information about auditions.
December 5, 2009
Tonight, SATURDAY DECEMBER 5, from 9pm-2am, Columbia Filmmaker Victor Suarez, CC’11, will be hosting an awesome flavor-tripping party with LIVE MUSIC by The Kitchen Cabinet and Laura Zax at Patrick Ryan’s Pub (Broadway between La Salle and Tiemann Place).
$6 cover (fyi, miracle berries without live music cost $5 each already). BE THERE!
December 5, 2009
The employer: GKIDS is an exciting, dynamic independent distributor of award-winning, critically-acclaimed and artist-driven animated films, as well as films about unique youth experiences around the globe (that are not expressly targeting family audiences).
The job: We are looking for interns to help with researching and contacting theaters and support organizations, researching new films, maintaining our social networking and outreach programs, talking with press, and day to day operations. It will be a hands-on, immersive way to experience multiple angles of the film distribution business, for anyone who is looking for a career on the business side of filmmaking. Please note that we are distributors, not producers, so we currently do not engage in production work.
Qualifications: Interns should love movies and be familiar with some of our competitors, like IFC, Sony Pictures Classics, Focus, etc., be hardworking, skilled communicators and comfortable with research and basic computer functions. Additional experience with programs like Final Cut, Photoshop, HTML, or foreign languages are very helpful and may get you working on special projects.
To Apply: Please send your cover letter and resume to Dave Jesteadt at dave@gkids.com.
December 5, 2009
The Employer: This is that, the film production company responsible for upcoming films The American and Super, as well as Adventureland, The Savages, Friends With Money, The Door In The Floor, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and 21 Grams, etc. is seeking Winter interns.
The job: Duties will include providing coverage for submitted materials, providing administrative support and performing general office duties. The company has several films in pre-production and production stages. Best candidates will have strong people skills, be proactive, follow direction well and be detail-oriented. Previous production or development experience is a plus but not a requirement.
The Perks: Given that we’re a small team, Interns have the opportunity to get to know great producers and creative execs and witness the production process first-hand.
Commitment: 3 days a week minimum for 3 months
To apply: E-mail resumes with a cover letter that clearly states your availability to employment@thisisthatmail.com. Please include “Winter Internship” in the subject heading of your e-mail.
December 4, 2009
The job: IFC, the distribution company responsible for such indie gems as ”Y Tu Mama Tambien”, ”My Big Fat Greek Wedding”, ”Boys Don’t Cry”, “Paranoid Park, “Gomorrah”, “Antichrist” and many more is looking for a star intern. This position, which can be flexibly organized around your academic schedule, provides our interns with a valuable opportunity to learn about and participate in the marketing of theatrical films. Any burgeoning film student who aspires to work in the film industry – and who seeks to maximize the educational opportunities available through this internship – will find that experience gained at IFC, invaluable.
The perks: Interns are afforded opportunities to sit in on departmental meetings, assist with grassroots promotion of our films, and attend premiere screenings and other events associated with a film’s release.
Time Commitment: 2 days a week starting January 3, 2010
To apply: Send a cover letter and resume to rsurnow@ifcfilms.com.
December 4, 2009
What: Queer theorist Thomas Waugh (Columbia PhD) screens and comments on the lost classic film Montreal Man, one of the few queer Canadian films produced in the years after Stonewall. Presented by Columbia University School of the Arts Film Program in conjunction with the Queer Screening Program.
When: Friday December 4, 3pm
Where: Dodge 508
$$: Free!
December 4, 2009
What: Join the School of the Arts Film Program for an exciting panel with members of the New York Film Critics Circle (NYFCC). THe talk is moderated by NYCC Chairman Armond White (SoA Film ‘80) of the New York Press; panelists include: Themla Adams (SoA Writing ‘93) of Us Weekly, Owen Gielberman of Entertainment Weekly, Lisa Schwarzbaum of Entertainment Weekly. To get the conversation started, there will be a preceding screening of a newly restored version of Jacques Demy’s LOLA.
When: TODAY! Friday December 4, 2pm-5pm
Where: Dodge 511
$$: FREE!!!
