Job Announcement

FESTIVAL PROJECTION COORDINATOR

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TERM: March 15 – May 14, 2010
PAY: $700.00 per month (Half-time, Full-time during festival, exempt, temporary, no benefits)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 12, 2010

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Projection Coordinator, under the supervision of the Festival Co-Director, will manage print and tape projection issues for the 26th Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, from April 30 through May 10, 2010.  The Projection Coordinator will develop relationships with venue managers and projectionists at all 5 festival sites; develop spec sheets of confirmed projection gauges for use by both Festival and projection staff; identify and secure all equipment necessary for successful presentation of all Festival films and videos; identify, recruit, and manage a staff of volunteer projectionists for select Festival screenings; and liaison with the Print Traffic Coordinator for timely shipping of prints and videos to their next destination.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    Work with the Festival Co-Director to prepare a detailed projection schedule of all film prints and videotapes to be screened
•    Gain familiarity with available projection equipment at the Festival’s venues (Directors Guild of America, Laemmle’s Sunset 5 Theatre, National Center for the Preservation of Democracy, Aratani/Japan America Theatre, and CGV Theaters). 

•    Identify and procure equipment needed for successful presentation at all venues
•    Prior experience working with projection equipment
•    Confirm and standardize screening formats of all Festival film prints and videotapes
•    Utilize in-house production, recording and playback equipment to prepare select programs for exhibition
•    Identify potential problems and discrepancies with exhibition film prints and videotapes; liaison with artists and/or distributors to resolve such problems as they arise
•    Work with the Festival Co-Director and Volunteer Coordinator to identify, recruit and manage a staff of volunteer projectionists
•    Other related duties and activities, to be determined in collaboration with the Festival Executive Producer and Co-Director

QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Knowledge of database and spreadsheet software (Filemaker Pro, Excel, Word)
•    Experience with Macintosh-based production & editing equipment (Final Cut Pro, etc.)
•    Excellent oral and written communications skills.  Detail-oriented, organized, motivated
•    Possess a valid California driver’s license and automobile insurance
•    Familiarity with film and video formats and film production required


TO APPLY:
Please send a resume and cover letter by February 12, 2010 (RECEIPT Date) to:
Shinae Yoon, Executive Director, VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS
120 Judge John Aiso St., Basement Level, Los Angeles, CA  90012 or
via email to shinae@vconline.org. No phone calls, please.

ABOUT  VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS
Founded in 1970, Visual Communications is a full-service media arts center dedicated to the honest and accurate portrayals of Asian Pacific American peoples, communities and heritage through the media arts. Our mission is to promote intercultural understanding through the creation, presentation, preservation and support of media works by and about Asian Pacific Americans. Visual Communications is the presenter of The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, Southern California’s premier showcase for Asian Pacific American and Asian international cinema.  Visual Communications is an equal opportunity employer.

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