Filmmaker

Job Opening for Boston Filmmaking Instructor

Job Description:

Fresh Films’ year round film program will engage young adults 18-25 on Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings. We’re looking for filmmakers or technically-inclined educators who can engage, guide, and mentor future creatives as they create five different film projects and learn the ins and outs of filmmaking. This position is perfect for a freelance professional, current teacher, graduate student, or filmmaker who is looking to give back to youth and young adults from a variety of communities.

The program uses hands-on production training, guest speakers, and workforce skills sessions to get young adults job-ready. As part of the program, your students will:

• Produce 3 projects to add to their portfolio while gaining experience alongside Hollywood Pros from The Roku Channel, Fremantle (producers of American Idol), and other studios.
• Get certified in Adobe Premiere editing.
• Have an opportunity to work on-set of a TV or Film production to gain IMDb credit.
• Make industry connections via studio tours and speaker sessions
• Sharpen resume and interview skills to access internships & and jobs
• Learn more about the program here: https://freshfilms.org/MA/

Experience/Qualifications:

• Well-rounded generalists with experience in the film industry
• Any level of experience in the film industry is welcome as long as the candidates are comfortable teaching filmmaking in general (lights, cameras, audio, etc.)
• People who are well-versed in traditional filmmaking technology and the filmmaking process
• Must be able and willing to instruct young adults 18-25 years of age
• Must pass a background check in order to work directly with teens and others
• Must be comfortable & confident in working with and mentoring 18-29-year-olds
• Experience in editing and using editing software is also a huge plus!

Time Commitment & Compensation:

• Dates: February 17, 2024 – June 6, 2024
• Please have a look at the full schedule here for exact program dates.
• Time Commitment: 5-7 hours/week
• The Program kicks off with a weekend workshop on Feb 17 and Feb 18th from 9am-5:30pm
• The program will then run for 2 hours/day on select Tuesdays & every Thursday evenings from Feb 20th-June 6th.
• Additionally, instructors are expected to spend 1-2 hours/week reviewing student work, prepping for the next program session, and answering student questions as needed
• Lastly, instructors must attend a 30 to 45-minute curriculum/program training meeting every Monday at 6:30pm ET or Tuesday 1Oam ET (depending on what works best for the instructor). This timing may change.

Intro to Program Training Sessions: Instructors are required to attend three

3-hour virtual training sessions; dates & times TBC, but will likely be in February 2024.

Location: Exact location TBC, but will be in the greater Boston area

Compensation: $35-$45/hour

Program Format

Fresh Films will provide the basic film production process curriculum for you to implement. Each project will work through the fundamentals of the film process (pre-production through post-production).

Tuesday sessions are dedicated to building technical skills, allowing more time for students to film & edit their projects, guest speakers and building soft skills. Sessions will also focus on building skills in camera operation, cinematography, and lighting; planning and managing production logistics; operating audio equipment; and editing fundamentals. Thursday sessions weekly program begins with a 15-20 minute virtual ‘global skills’ group lesson led by Fresh Films staff where students learn filmmaking fundamentals such as concept development, shot styles, interviewing techniques, and more.

After the group lesson, the instructor works directly with the youth at their site to guide them through their projects, including that week’s production phase (scripting, shot lists, etc.) and provide technical guidance as needed based on the skills they learned in the large group lesson. You will lead the group of 15-20 students as they work in smaller film crews of 4-6 students and guide them through creating their video projects.

You are their mentor, their guide, and someone that they will emulate. Ask for college recommendations and future connections.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $35.00 – $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 7 per week

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Boston, MA