In 2018, Perth Festival will create three 3-5 minute documentary films in collaboration with Western Australian high school students. This project will be intense, wide-ranging and may involve some travel within the state. We are seeking expressions of interest for the position of Production Manager that will be responsible for the logistical organisation of the films.
Background
With the generous support of Screenwest, Perth Festival invites high school students from across Western Australia to create short documentaries with the support of a mentor film-maker and a professional documentary production crew. The inspiration for the 2019 documentary project is ‘the ground beneath our feet’; a theme explored in the outdoor spectacle Boorna Waanginy which returns to Kings Park in February 2019. Students will be supported to make films which explore their proximate environment, the interconnectedness of life and how we can all care for the ground beneath our feet. To fully realise the artistic goals of the project, film proposals from regional WA will be particularly encouraged.
Screenwest and Perth Festival are thrilled to offer this opportunity again in 2019 following the success of Perth Festival’s Water Features documentary project in 2017 / 2018 Festival.
The role
The Production Manager will work with the Creative Producer to realise all three films. The Production Manager and will liaise with the Creative Producer to plan, coordinate and control the delivery of the project. This position will be primarily based at the Perth Festival offices in Crawley, but may also involve some site visits and project support on location with each school.
The role of Production Manager has the following key responsibilities:
• Work alongside Creative Producer to ensure all project logistics are in place
• Manage the production budget for each film • Acquire all permits and permissions as directed by the Creative Producer and each film project team
• Source technical equipment / consumables in liaison with Creative Producer
• Book accommodation and flights as required
• Liaise with Producer to appoint DoP, sound and editing roles
• Contract and manage payroll and per diems for contract staff employed on the project
• Liaise with Safety Officer to complete all risk assessments
• Manage schedules for production in liaison with Creative Producer
• Other administrative tasks as necessary
Schedule
The total scope of work for the Production Manager is estimated to be four weeks work. Based on the following assumptions:
5 days pre-production / planning
15 days filming – 5 days per film
Film production: October 2018 – January 2019
Films complete: 1 February 2019
Fee
The appropriate fee will be negotiated commensurate with skills and experience.
Perth Festival will cover all fees for the DoP, sound recordist, sound and picture editor roles, camera package, lighting, per diems, flights, accommodation, catering and ground transport in accordance with the project budget.
The Festival’s Education Manager will provide project management and support, and will make all arrangements with schools as regards contracts, insurances, permissions and on-site student supervision and safety.
Special conditions
Applicants must hold or be willing to apply for a Working with Children Check prior to commencing the contract.
Any successful candidate who is engaged as a contractor will be responsible for providing their own Public Liability and Workers Compensation insurance for the duration of the project and their engagement with Perth Festival.
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please send through a cover letter and a copy of your CV via: recruitment@perthfestival.com.au
Applications close on the 17 September 2018.
If you have any questions, please contact Mary Markovic, Human Resource Manager on 6488 8622.
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