[Frameworks] Seeking film preservation interns in San Francisco, CA

Sat Sep 22 15:33:00 CDT 2012

I second that, no free labor. You can find very similar opportunities in SF that all pay... at least something. 

dk

> Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2012 13:35:33 +0400
> From: carimachet at gmail.com
> To: frameworks at jonasmekasfilms.com
> Subject: Re: [Frameworks] Seeking film preservation interns in San Francisco, CA
> 
> boycott free labor - cultural workers unite against the system of art
> that does not value your labor
> 
> On 9/22/12, Ron Merk <ron at indieplex.org> wrote:
> > Film Preservation Internship
> >
> > Premiere Pictures International is a producer and distributor of feature
> > films, documentaries, TV shows, and stock footage, with several new
> > projects in production. Our most recent production is being distributed by
> > Lionsgate Films, and our shows have aired on The Disney Channel and
> > HBO/Cinemax. This fall we are commencing an initiative to save, preserve
> > and make available for viewing, study and commercial use a collection of
> > more than 100 home movies of significant historic and cultural importance.
> > Our offices are located very close to Civic Center in San Francisco.
> >
> > Working hand in hand with The Metro Center Foundation, a San
> > Francisco-based non-profit dedicated to film, filmmakers and film
> > preservation, with a trained professional film archivist directing the
> > operations, the interns will learn how to handle 16mm and 8mm film
> > materials, document them, create a database with descriptions, and then
> > work through the entire restoration and preservation process with the
> > material. We will create both digital and film duplicates, using state of
> > the art laboratory techniques and digital restoration tools. We work with a
> > number of major archives as partners in our projects, including The Academy
> > Film Archives, UCLA Film and Television Archives, and other archives around
> > the United States and throughout the world.
> >
> >
> > We are searching for three exceptionally motivated interns for this
> > project. This position is unpaid, but a cash stipend will be provided for
> > travel and lunch. College credit may be possible. This is a real “hands-on”
> > experience from which you can build a carreer. You will be working on real
> > projects of great importance to film history.
> >
> > These are the skill sets you will acquire or enhance during this internship
> > and some intriguing perks:
> >
> > •Inspecting, handling, repairing and cleaning original 35mm, 16mm, 8mm and
> > Super 8mm film elements
> >
> > •Documenting elements in filemaker pro system, including provenance of
> > materials and all pertinent information, stills and clips
> >
> > •Preparing materials to duplication at film laboratories, and/or scanning
> > to Hi Definition digital media at local facilities or facilities in Los
> > Angeles
> >
> > •Working with filmmakers who will create derivative works from the restored
> > and preserved material
> >
> > •Creating your own derivative work from the material (If this interests
> > you, you would have to arrange for days and hours separate from your
> > internship commitment).
> >
> > Requirements for position:
> >
> > • Mac computer knowledge. Final Cut System experience would be a definite
> > plus
> > • Basic knowledge of film formats and handling
> > • Experience or class work in moving image archiving
> > • Ability to work on your own, and manage your projects
> > • You must be Detail-oriented and neat, able to work within an establish
> > system
> > • Good Communication skills, both written and verbal English, additional
> > languages always a plus.
> > • On time, dependable and able to reach goals.
> >
> > Commitment a minimum of 3 months, 2 full days per week. Start time: 10AM.
> > (longer term and more days definitely a plus if you can do it) This
> > position can become a paid part-time or full-time position based upon
> > results.
> >
> >
> > We will be reviewing applications the week of October 2nd, and
> > interviewing candidates in person the week of October 8th. The Internship
> > begins October 15, 2012.
> >
> >
> > To apply, please send a short e-mail as to why this internship is of
> > interest to you and what special talents and abilities you can bring to the
> > company. Please include your resume and current contact information. Put
> > “Film Preservation Internship” in the subject line. E-mail to: *
> > premierepicturesinternational at gmail.com*
> >
> 
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