[Frameworks] NEW DIRECTOR NEEDED for Millennium Film Workshop

[Lara Hannawi]

To Sasha: thanks for sharing your opinionTo Jona, even though already hastily unsubscribed: this list is democratic: people from the real world (:where negativity exists, yes) express their opinion too. it's not the disney world listserve. 
now to plug 'art from language': my new handmade book on the murder of walter scott by a cop, told through the voices of 50 nytimes reader comments. ha.http://ravenmeetsdove.com/Who-Will-Police-the-Police
Date: Fri, 25 Sep 2015 00:27:55 -0600
From: jonagerlach at gmail.com
To: frameworks at jonasmekasfilms.com
Subject: Re: [Frameworks] NEW DIRECTOR NEEDED for Millennium Film Workshop

Wow. I've been on this listserv for less than two hours, and I'm already receiving emails comprised of snarky infighting and character assassination.

Honestly, it's my fault. I was warned. I've heard from many sources, i.e. young experimental filmmakers, that this listserv was a space of negativity, where people were shamed and attacked over the most innocuous things.

Still, as a new filmmaker who draws inspiration from the traditions of experimental and independent film, I figured I'd sign up. I figured it couldn't be that bad, that I could surely draw inspiration from artists with a lifetime of experience, and that it could enrich my practice and inspire me

But, well, no. They were right, I was wrong. 

And I'm not trying to clog my inbox with old grudges and hostility.

The writer Ben Marcus said: "Anyone who believes that you can make art from language is part of a 
small, nearly-vanishing community, and we should all form a wedge and 
march on the enemy."

I think the basic sentiment applies to experimental film as well. 

You should all maybe give this some thought.

Best,

[unsubscribed]

On Thu, Sep 24, 2015 at 11:16 PM, Sasha Janerus <sasha.janerus at gmail.com> wrote:
Ah! Millennium Film Workshop! A vibrant arts organization! Though a while back Kent Jones referred to it on a podcast as--and I quote--"a place that no longer exists." It's like Brigadoon or something!

As far as I know, MFW board elections are a couple years overdue. The present board was elected as part of an effort to restore democratic member control of MFW, which has always been mandated by the bylaws. So I'm not sure they have the legal authority to hire anybody. It is they who need to be replaced.

As a side note: I've heard Peter Kingsbury got the thirty grand he was after for doing fuck all. True? Regardless, applicants are advised that there is doubtless very little left to grift. And, if I know Lili, she'll want her cut of whatever's left in the cushions.

On Thu, Sep 24, 2015 at 7:19 PM, Lili White <lili at liliwhite.com> wrote:
Hello experimental Film World! Millennium Film Workshop http://millenniumfilm.org/
is looking for a NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR to take us into our 50th Year. PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD AROUND!
We welcome queries from any competent person who would be responsible for the successful leadership and management of the organization according to its incorporating purpose, and the strategic direction set by its Board of Directors and Members. This involves the planning and management of MILLENNIUM's organizational, programming services, its finances, human resources, and community relations. We ask that the candidate have a degree in a related field and prefer some management experience in an arts, non profit, or educational organization and that they have a knowledge and understanding of Experimental cinema history and practice.
 MFW statement of purpose (1967) - "To offer the non-commercial film artist -of whatever experience, or proven degree of proficiency, and without interference in either film-subject or style -the use without cost, or at minimal cost, of the tools of filmmaking, instruction in filmmaking, and a means of contacting others of like creative interest."

PLEASE CONTACT the  MFW BOARD's secretary, Lili White, for further information: lili at millenniumfilm.org


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