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USC Annenberg/Getty Arts Journalism Program Accepting Applications

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

  

The University of Southern California Annenberg School for Communication and the Getty Foundation have announced the 8th annual USC Annenberg/Getty Arts Journalism Fellowship, November 1-22, 2009.

The fellowship is a three-week education experience for six arts, culture, and entertainment editors, producers, and writers from online, print, radio, and television. Typically one to two of the fellows come from outside the United States. Journalists who cover the visual and performing arts, architecture, literature, and pop culture are welcome to apply. Staff, freelancers, and self-employed Web journalists are also encouraged to apply.

 

go to:

http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id=255500045

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Seeking Special Events Intern - Trinity Rep

Friday, June 26th, 2009

Special Events Intern Trinity Repertory Company
Department: External Relations
Reports to: Manager of Advertising and PR
Trinity Repertory Company seeks enthusiastic intern to provide assistance with special
event coordination. This is an unpaid internship. Letters of recommendation and
signatures for course credit evaluation can be provided as necessary, commensurate
with performance.
INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION
The External Relations Department of Trinity Repertory Company seeks a Special
Event Intern effective immediately through August 29, 2009 to assist with the planning
and execution of Savor Providence, its annual summer benefit. Savor Providence is a
new twist on the restaurant tasting event, where patrons purchase books of “tastes”
from Trinity Rep and can redeem those “tastes” at any of the participating restaurants
for pre-determined food and beverage items.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist Advertising and Publicity Manager in pitching the event to potential
restaurant participants
• Obtain and track relevant paperwork for all participants
• Mailing and dropping off promotional literature
• Assist with the coordination of volunteers for event staffing purposes
• Be available the day of the event (8/29/09 from 11A-3P) to help staff the event
• Other various administrative tasks as needed
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of local restaurant scene
a plus. Must be either a graduate of or currently enrolled in college. Must be available
for 8-10 hours a week, M-F from 9a-5p.
TO APPLY
Please send resume and brief cover letter to Jennifer Salcido at jsalcido@trinityrep.com
or by mail at 201 Washington St., Providence RI 02903. No phone calls please.

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MacColl Johnson Fellowship - Attention RI Writers

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Attention writers: Apply for a $25,000 MacColl Johnson Fellowship 

The Robert and Margaret MacColl Johnson Fellowship Fund provides up to three $25,000 artist fellowships each year, rotating among composers, writers, and visual artists on a three-year cycle.

The 2009 fellowships are for emerging and mid-career writers. 

MacColl Johnson Fellowships enable Rhode Island artists to concentrate time on the creative process, explore personal and professional development, and expand their bodies of work. The fellowships honor and enhance public recognition of local artists producing work of high aesthetic quality.

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Classes and calls for the film community

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

N. E. F. V. A. - (New England Film and Video Association)

POSTPONEMENT!

The Lighting Class scheduled for Saturday June 27 is POSTPONED due to a last minute booking in New York for the Instructor.

Since the following weekend is July 4th, the class will likely be happening on Saturday, July 11.

We are sorry for the inconvenience. NEFVA will still be taking pre-registrations.

To pre-register please email: NEFVAfilms@aol.com

This is not an RIFC Production.

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CALL FOR CREW MEMBERS:

 

Exile Movies in association with TSL Production are currently seeking Production Assistants and Art Pa’s for their upcoming feature “smalltown” to be shot over the summer if interested please send an email to:

Info@rifcfilms.com or info@tslproduction.com

Please put in the subject line “smalltown”

These are unpaid positions with an opportunity to learn on the job. 

Thank you

Todd LeComte
Producer

 

This is an Affiliated RIFC Production

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REMINDERS FROM THE 48 HR FILM PROJECT: 
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THE 48 HOUR FILM PROJECT – Providence

July 17-19, 2009
http://www.48hourfilm.com/providence

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Best of the International 48HFP

YOU’RE INVITED!

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Come see the Best of the 48 HFP from cities all over the world!

Date: Thursday, June 25, 2009

Time: 7 PM

Place: Gallery Q, 232 Westminster St, Providence, RI

 

 

And, don’t forget to register your team here:

http://www.48hourfilm..com/providence

Hope to see you at the screening!

 Announcing: Just a few spots left!

Don’t miss out on your opportunity to:

-Make a short film that screens up on the big screen!

-Make the “Best Film” of Providence and win Movie Magic Screenwriting

software and screen your film at and attend the NAB Show 2010!

-Make the “Best Film” of the worldwide 48 Hour Film Project 2009 and win $3,000 cash, a Panasonic HD camera and a chance to go to the Cannes International Film Festival!

Sign up today at:

http://www.48hourfilm.com/providence

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~jay walker.~ 

Jason E. “Jay” Walker

Providence Producer

48 Hour Film Project

providence@48hourfilm.com

http://www.48hourfilm.com/providence

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About the 48 Hour Film Project
Make a film in 48 Hours!  The 48 Hour Film Project, the first and biggest of the timed film competitions, brings filmmaking teams together to make a movie from scratch — teams write, shoot, edit and score a short film — all in just 48 hours. This year the 48HFP will visit over 70 cities around the world, including yours! 

The RIFC is the host of the Providence 48 Hour Film Project

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Intern Wanted:

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

Company: Paul Clancy
Job Title; Photography Intern and Archivist
Compensation: unpaid, none
Availability: Summer
 

Company Overview
Paul Clancy is a commercial and fine art photographer, located in downtown Providence, with over 25 years of professional experience. He is currently an artist-in-residence at AS220 and a former photo educator at Broad Street Studio.  Clancy’s work historically has been with the use of traditional film photography, Polaroid, hand made lenses, and unconventional self discovered techniques in the darkroom. Evolving these techniques and tools to accommodate his work in digital photography is his current focus. His unconventional photographs, coupled with architectural fragments of buildings of Providence, has earned him a reputation as archivist whose latest installation work is more akin to photo-archaeology. His commercial work has included national and international accounts such as Audi, Polaroid, Vail-Keystone, Sylvania, Levis, Blue Cross, Nature’s Way and Rockport. His photography has been published in PDN, Graphis, Archive, and Art Scope magazines.
 

Job Description
Intern will be responsible for assisting photographer on commercial shoots, and fine art projects, creating and maintenance of an archiving system for present and a long history of imagery, establishing a strong digital footprint for the web, post production of photo shoots in Lightroom and Photoshop. A curiosity and passion for historical film photo techniques and being part of the development of how they can translate digitally is important. 
The student will come away from the internship with a strong understanding of how to run a commercial photo business, balanced with showing fine art work, with a depth of knowledge in traditional film and digital photo techniques.
 

Requirements / Qualifications
Must have a curious mind and passion for all facets of photography coupled with an interest in new ways of looking at things. Possess a solid foundation of basic photography skills, with special emphasis on digital photography. Must be proficient in Lightroom, Photoshop, Mac OS, and web savvy. Capable of design and implementation of an archiving system. Ownership of your own laptop and love of Providence architecture a plus. Inventive by nature, good with fabrication and working with your hands.
 

How to Apply
Please send an e mail with your name and all your contact info, including phone number. Attach your resume, jpgs of your work, and a statement of intent. You will be contacted as soon as possible when materials are received.
 

Contact: Paul Clancy
Address: 115 Empire Street
City / State / Zip: Providence ,RI 02903
Email: paulclancy.mail@verizon.net
Web: paulclancyphotography.com
Phone: 401.339.9066
Posting Date: 05/11/2009
 

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