POSTED 02/19/10

Accounts Receivable Assistant (part time) at Crews Control

Crews Control, the world’s leading provider of video crews is looking for an Accounts Receivable Assistant to join our team in Fulton, MD. Candidate should have accounting or billing experience and be proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.  8 hours day/3 days/week Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Salary based on experience.

 

Please send resume and cover letter to polly@crewcontrol.com.

No telephone calls please. 

POSTED 02/19/10

Production Assistant at Crews Control

Crews Control, the world’s leading provider of video crews, is expanding!  We are looking for an energetic Production Assistant to join our dynamic team in Fulton, MD and support our team of Production Managers.  Our newest team member should be high energy, driven, have solid writing and communication skills and have the ability to multi-task while maintaining excellent attention to detail.  A Bachelor's degree is required with minimum two years related production experience. Proficiency of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel is mandatory.    

Please send resume and cover letter to polly@crewcontrol.com.

No telephone calls please.

POSTED 02/19/10

The Magenta Shamrock tells the story of a retired executive who discovers that his and a former lover’s sexual encounters have become an internet video hit. He contacts her in the hopes of rekindling their relationship.

 

For more on the story and our cast please visit themagentashamrock.com.

 

We are interested in finding passionate, talented professionals in the following departments:

 

Camera Department

First Assistant Camera/ Camera Operator

Second Assistant Camera

*Ideally we are looking for AC’s that have experience assisting with Steadicam and working with the the Panasonic AJ-APX3700 Varicam

 

Grip/ Electric

Key Grip

Grip

 

Hair/ Makeup

Makeup Artist

Hair stylist

Wardrobe/ Costume Design

 

Sound Department

Audio Mixer

Boom Operator/ Sound PA

 

Production

Production Assistants

 

Shooting will take place March 15-19th in the DC metro area and we would prefer all crew members to be available for the duration of the shoot. Local crew recommendations are welcomed!

 

Upon completion, this film will be submitted to various A-list film festivals including Sundance, Tribeca, SXSW, Toronto, Slamdance, etc. In addition to this film being a great networking opportunity, you will receive meals, copy and credit. Deferred payment is also a possibility depending on your level of experience.

 

Please send a brief email and resume to Jon at jshaivitz@gmail.com

 

Please also visit our website, at:

themagentashamrock.com

POSTED 02/19/10

The Image Makers program is in need of a few good hands to help out with our PSA making next month!  The Image Makers program teaches local high school students how to create a public service announcement for a local non-profit organizations.  We are in need of a shooter, sound person and grip plus 2 editors (see below).  All positions are volunteer.   The PSAs are being made for Shelter House and Suited for Change. 

Here are our needs:

  1. Shooter w/full gear including lights (P2 Capability), Available March 6th (9AM-3PM)
  2. 2 Grips that can help with lighting & monitor sound, Available March 6th (9AM-3P)
  3. 2 Final Cut Editors with laptops (Need to be able to keep the media stored over the two weeks and be able to explain portions of the editing process to the students) Needs to be available March 13th and 20th (9AM-1:30PM)
If you are interested in helping, please reply to me (yrarring@gmail.com) and to Megan Kimball (megan@doublerproductions.com) so we're both in the loop.

POSTED 02/19/10

Summer Teaching Opportunities

 

The Fairfax Collegiate Summer Program is hiring instructors to teach  Summer Weekday courses in Video Filmmaking to rising 4th -9th graders at its Alexandria, Ashburn, Chantilly, Fairfax, Falls Church,  and Reston,

VA locations.    For more information on how to apply, please visit:

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POSTED 01/29/10

Fahd Habeeb Productions and Director Jimmy Traynor have teamed up to create a new film entitled "The Will". It is the story of a dying mother's last wishes for her two sons which takes a turn to where one son never expected and another completely distraught. A drama with a hint of comedy. It is schedule to begin filming February 20, 2010.

we are looking for crew:
sound,lighting,makeup person and etc.

contact Peechee at :
tproductions_99@yahoo.com

POSTED 01/22/10

About Blue Sky Films

Blue Sky Films is a creative wedding and special event video studio based in downtown Silver Spring.  We specialize in high-end custom videography for special events (Weddings, Mitzvahs, Anniversary Parties) in the DC/VA/Baltimore region. We are the leading wedding and event video studio in the DC Metro area, and are looking for the perfect person to join our growing team!

About the Production Assistant Position

So what are we looking for?  That's easy: Someone who will WOW our clients with every project and give 110% with everything they do.

Blue Sky Films is a small team, so candidates must be able to work well independently and have an entrepreneurial spirit.  A charming personality is a must, as well as a strong work ethic and commitment to the team.

Because we specialize in weddings and other special events, weekend availability is a must.  Our dream team member is very reliable with flexible availability.  We consider ourselves the best in the industry and will accept nothing less.

Blue Sky Films offers its team members the chance to be a part of a small, fast growing company with an amazing staff that has a lot of energy.  Each team member at Blue Sky Films is a core component of our overall company.

Job Responsibilites:

.       Assist with administrative tasks for the sales and production

departments.

.       Assist with the automation of studio correspondence, such as emailing client reminders, staff reminders, etc.

.       Assist the production department with media loading and logging.

.       Handle scanning/retouching of images.

Skills / Qualifications:

.       Applicant must be effective at multi-tasking.

.       Must have strong communication skills.

.       Experience with the Microsoft Office Platform is a must.

.       Experience with Adobe Photoshop preferred but not mandatory.

.       Must be available to work 18-24 hours a week and have weekend availability from March through November.

Salary/Benefits

Starting salary is $8.00-$10.00 per hour depending on experience.  We are flexible on what days are worked during the week - however Saturday availability is mandatory for all applicants.

If you think you've got what it takes to join the Blue Sky Dream Team, send your resume and a list of  3 or more references too:

Blue Sky Films

Attn: Join the Dream Team

801 Wayne Ave #200

Silver Spring, MD 20910

POSTED 01/22/10

Production/Finance Assistant

The Maslow Media Group is the nation?s leading agency for television production staffing, crewing, payroll, and video production services.  Our payroll division has grown and we seek a PRODUCTION / FINANCE ASSISTANT to work with the production manager and CFO on our payroll accounts.  Individual must be organized, detail oriented,  savvy with spreadsheets, a team player and able to work in a fast paced environment.  This is a short term assignment but could lead to fulltime work.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to:  jobs@maslowmedia.com: attn: Finance Asst. No calls.   Former experience with a production payroll service would be very desirable.  State your rates in a cover letter.  Georgetown DC location, parking.

POSTED 01/06/10

entries are now being accepted for the Eighth Annual 2010 New Directors Search.

This is SHOOT's eighth annual worldwide search to discover the best up-and-coming directors who, based on their initial work, show promise to soon make major positive contributions to advertising and/or entertainment in its traditional and emerging forms. This global search is conducted by SHOOT's editorial staff with input from agency and studio creatives & heads of production, as well as production company heads and established directors. Entry forms and details can be found online at www.shootonline.com/go/search