Opportunities
Scribe Seeks Student Workers for the 2010 Documentary History Project for Youth
Application Deadline: Friday, February 26, 2010!
WHO IS ELIGIBLE:
Youth enrolled in grades 8 – 12. No prior video making experience is necessary.
WHAT’S INVOLVED
Interested applicants must be willing to commit to 6 hours of work during the school year and then between 10 and 15 hours per week in the summer. Participants are paid a stipend for their work as part of the documentary crew.
This year's project will begin in April 2010 and completed in September/October 2010. It will focus on the history of public transportation in the Philadelphia region and will include a website created by the student workers. Check out the website from the 2009 project: http://dhpy.scribe.org/.
HOW TO APPLY
Follow this link: http://scribe.org/about/documentaryhistoryprojectyouth and scroll down to bottom of the page to download the application form (dhpy_app_2010.pdf) and an informational brochure (dhpy brochure 2010).
For questions please call Boone Nguyen, program coordinator, @ 215 222 4201 or send an email to boone@scribe.org.
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The Documentary History Project for Youth produces student-made videos that focus on historical topics that have both a local focus and contemporary relevance. It began in 1994 as a summer program for young people and quickly evolved into a year-round Scribe project.
In each project year, a group of eight to twelve student video makers work closely with filmmakers and humanities consultants afterschool and Saturdays during the school year and during the summer. We pay the student filmmakers a modest stipend for their efforts. The student filmmakers work closely with two to three experienced film and video makers each cycle as well as historians, librarians, archivists, musicians, community leaders and activists who facilitate the processes of research, story development, and production.
Precious Places 2009-2010 Humanities/Social Science Consultant
Description of Position
We are presently seeking the assistance of humanities/social science scholars from the fields of history, urban studies, anthropology, folklore and sociology to work as consultants for community groups taking part in our fifth cycle of the Precious Places Community History Project.
Precious Places celebrates the diverse history of neighborhoods in Philadelphia and Camden focusing on selected public spaces – buildings, parks, churches, clubs, streets, etc – that hold the memories of different communities. Research and production will be carried out by neighborhood residents in each group with the help of a humanities/social science scholar and an experienced filmmaker.
Responsibilities include:
1. Instructing the group in using research skills, including use of public archives.
2. Instructing the group in interview techniques, in particular oral history approaches.
3. Assisting with scripting and treatments.
4. Assisting with fact-checking of scripts and final edits.
From pre-production to screening, these projects will span approximately 8 months, with one primary city-wide shoot day scheduled for August 22, 2009. Participating humanities/social science consultants receive a small honorarium.
Send a letter of interest and a resume with the subject heading “Precious Places Consultant” to: jobs@scribe.org, or mail to:
Precious Places
Scribe Video Center
4212 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
If you have any questions, please call 215-222-4201 or email corey@scribe.org.
Application Deadline: Friday, May 15, 2009
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Precious Places 2009-2010 Production Facilitator
Description of Position
We are presently seeking the assistance of videomaking facilitators to work with community groups participating in our fifth cycle of the Precious Places Community History Project.
Precious Places celebrates the diverse history of neighborhoods in Philadelphia and Camden focusing on selected public spaces – buildings, parks, churches, clubs, streets, etc – that hold the memories of different communities. Research and production will be carried out by neighborhood residents in each group with the help of a humanities/social science scholar and an experienced filmmaker.
Responsibilities include:
1. Providing instruction to members of the community organization in the skills necessary to produce a short videotape, including planning, scripting, camera, lighting, sound, production management and editing.
2. In consultation with the community group, seeing that the project proceeds in accordance with Scribe’s overall production and completion schedule.
3. Assisting the group in developing a script, preparing a shot list and shooting script, outlining a schedule for the production day, and instructing the production crew on logging and other post-production techniques.
4. Guiding the group in logging and transcription procedure, as well as in the completion of an editing script (paper edit) prior to editing.
5. In consultation with the community group, supervising and executing the edit of the video using Final Cut Pro software.
From pre-production to screening, these projects will span approximately 8 months, with one primary city-wide shoot day scheduled for August 22, 2009. Participating videomaking facilitators receive a small honorarium.
Send a letter of interest, resume, and work sample with the subject heading “Precious Places Consultant” to: jobs@scribe.org, or mail to:
Precious Places
Scribe Video Center
4212 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
If you have any questions, please call 215-222-4201 or email corey@scribe.org.
Application Deadline: Friday, May 15, 2009
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Street Movies! 2009 Call for Entries
Deadline: May 29, 2009
Scribe is currently seeking short films and videos for the 13th annual Street Movies! series in August 2009.
We prefer entertaining, family friendly, thought provoking films that will evoke progressive ideas and dialogue between neighborhood and cultural groups. Works in all disciplines (including animated, fiction, documentary, experimental) will be considered. We are particularly interested in youth produced videos, works that explore art and social change, immigrant rights, green(er) modes of transportation and energy, education and educational reform, criminal justice reform, militarism, workers’ rights and gentrification. Selected works will receive a rental fee or an honorarium.
For consideration, send a DVD copy of your film or a link (if it is online) and a cover letter with the title, total running time, director, distributor, and a brief synopsis to:
Scribe Video Center
Attn: Boone Nguyen
4212 Chestnut Street, 3rd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19104
For more information, contact Boone Nguyen at (215) 222-4201.
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Street Movies! call for crew
Deadline: Friday, June 26 2009
Street Movies! is a year-round screening series presented. The free series tours regional neighborhoods – parks, playgrounds and community spaces - throughout the year & offers a program of independent cinema to the general public w/ a forum for dialogue
We are looking to fill positions on the Street Movies! crew. We need help in August when we will have up to 13 outdoor screenings.
Tech Crew – The tech crew sets up and breaks down the events, operate a video camera, and act as projectionists. Experience working with diverse communities and technical experience are preferred.
Emcee - The emcee hosts the event and facilitates a dialogue about the content of the films after the screening. We are looking for people who are articulate, charismatic, have a good stage presence and interact well with an audience. Experience working with diverse communities and knowledge of the Philadelphia region are preferred.
For consideration please email your resume to Boone Nguyen at boone@scribe.org
or mail to
Scribe Video Center
Attn: Boone Nguyen
4212 Chestnut Street, 3rd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Volunteer at Scribe
We often need volunteers at screenings and events. If you would like to be added to our list of prospective volunteers please email us at inquiry@scribe.org.