Elements Film Lab is an initiative of the shnit Expanded Talent Focus programme for Playground Cape Town in 2016.
Over the festival weekend filmmakers will participate in a series of workshops, discussions, conversations and engagements that will further their paths in creating world-class short films.
Tickets are on sale via web tickets for R300 per person (including lunch and coffee at Truth Coffee). Ticket sales will close Monday 3rd October 2016.
We are very excited about this year’s lab. It is really a jam packed day full of exciting speakers who are currently engaged in very relevant and diverse content within the South African Film Industry.
Information about the lab can be found directly online at: http://elementsfilmlab.org/
The KZN Film Commission and the Maxum Media Accelerator (“MMA”), a television and film entrepreneurship acceleration programme that identifies, develops and supports SMME Development, herewith invite KZN film and television companies to apply for the 2016/7 film and television acceleration programme.
Background:
The KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission (KZNFC) is an entity established in terms of the KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission Act, 2010. The Commission has been set up with its main vision being to position KwaZulu-Natal as a globally competitive, diverse and sustainable industry and choice film destination.
The KZN Film Commission aims to enhance the economy by providing and encouraging opportunities for persons, especially from disadvantaged communities to enter and participate in the film industry in the province. In so doing, it aims to contribute to an enabling environment to job creation.
The Human Capital Development (HCD) Programme under Marketing and Industry Development is designed to develop skills in KwaZulu Natal focussing on previously disadvantaged filmmakers across the value chain of film and television. A baseline study was conducted in 2015 highlighting the skills gap in the KZN industry. Key areas of focus is script writing, production, post production, SMME development focussing on youth and women.
Requirements:
- The company must be a registered entity with CIPRO and SARS
- The company must be based and operational in KZN
- The company must be focused on business in the film and television industries
- Preference will be given to Previously Disadvantaged Individuals, Youth, Women, People with Disabilities
Please submit:
- A motivation (maximum 2 pages) as to why you should be considered to join the programme
- Detailed CV of yourself, the company and CIPRO registration documents.
All applicants will receive, fill in and return a Company Information Sheet that will allow a selection panel representing the KZN Film Commission and the MMA to assess the growth potential of the company. Successful applicants for the 2016/7 MMA programme will be contracted for the acceleration programme commencing during September 2016. Applications should be also be emailed to zamabuyam@kwazulunatalfilm.co.za
Closing date for applications: 23 September 2016
Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates.
For more information visit our website on www.kwazulunatalfilm.co.za or call our offices on (031) 325 0200.
SOS is looking for a National Coordinator to commence work as soon as possible on a one year contract, renewable annually based on availability of funding.
SOS: Support Public Broadcasting is a Coalition which aims to address the ongoing crisis in public and community broadcasting in South Africa to ensure the broadcast of quality, diverse, citizen-orientated programming committed to the deepening of South Africa’s Constitution.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for strategic leadership; planning, budgeting and fundraising; representing the Coalition in the public domain; organisational development and governance (including human resource management); and programme management.
Essential:
- Commitment to and understanding of democracy and social justice.
- A minimum of five years activist and/or organisational experience.
- Experience in budgeting, fundraising and building and maintaining donor relationships.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent people management skills.
- Ability to self-manage, multi-task, pay attention to detail, plan and implement efficiently, and work under pressure.
- Excellent computer skills (MS Office suite).
- Ability to speak one or more indigenous South African languages.
Desirable:
- A University degree in one of the following fields: development, humanities, journalism and media studies, law. Honours degree preferable.
- Experience in the nonprofit sector at a similar level.
- Firm understanding of broadcasting and media sector.
Remuneration:
The Coalition offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To apply:
Please submit a CV not exceeding five pages AND a motivation letter to Kerry Barton-Hobbs at kerrybh777@gmail.com by close of business on Wednesday 21 September 2016. Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the organisation.
SOS is firmly committed to developing young, Black and women’s leadership in the civil society sector, and Black women are especially encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified via email or telephone by no later than Friday 23 September 2016.
For more information:
About the position: SOS Chair, Thandi Smith (e-mail: thandis@mma.org.za)
About the SOS Coalition: www.soscoalition.org.za
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The Human Capital Development (HCD) Programme under Marketing and Industry Development is designed to develop skills in KwaZulu-Natal focussing on previously disadvantaged filmmakers across the value chain of film and television.
The KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission (KZNFC) is an entity established in terms of the KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission Act, 2010. The Commission has been set up with its main vision being to position KwaZulu-Natal as a globally competitive, diverse and sustainable industry and choice film destination.
Background
The KZN Film Commission aims to enhance the economy by providing and encouraging opportunities for persons, especially from disadvantaged communities to enter and participate in the film industry in the province. In so doing, it aims to contribute to an enabling environment to job creation.
A baseline study was conducted in 2015 highlighting the skills gap in the KZN industry. Key areas of focus is script writing, production, post production, SMME development focussing on youth and women. Also under the Human Capital Development Programme is the External Bursary Scheme that supports students to study at tertiary institutions in and around the Province. HCD is developing a targeted High Schools Outreach Programme for grade 12 learners to be oriented in Film and Television Industry career opportunities. HCD is also working in partnership with the Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs on a 3 year incubator programme for Youth Filmmakers.
Purpose
The KZN Film Commission is calling for experienced Film and Television Training Practitioners to facilitate skills development and training programmes. Please note that this is not an advertisement for permanent employment. The KZN Film Commission will select a group of Trainers who will be called upon as and when the need arises to assist with training of specific programmes.
Requirements
- Qualified Film and Television Training Practitioners with at least 5 years teaching/ training experience
- Utilize a variety of training methodologies, techniques, concepts, learning tools and practices to ensure maximum effectiveness of training programmes
- Proven track record of implementing training programmes
- IT/Computer, Office, Administrative, and Project Management Skills
- Travel as required and valid driver’s licence
- Trainers will be matched with suitable training programmes. The KZNFC reserves the right to decide on a suitable match for a training project.
Preference will be given to people who have delivered accredited training programmes.
Please submit:
- A motivation (maximum 2 pages) as to why you should be considered to the Panel of Trainer.
- Your CV, detailed profile of training facilitated.
- Please indicate your area of expertise in the following categories of the Training in Script Development, Technical Production and Post-Production, Producing, Production Accounting, Marketing & Distribution.
Applications should be also be emailed to zamabuyam@kwazulunatalfilm.co.za
Closing date for applications: 16 September 2016.
Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates.
For more information visit our website on www.kwazulunatalfilm.co.za or call our offices on (031) 325 0200.
