[Frameworks] NEW DIRECTOR NEEDED for Millennium Film Workshop

[Francisco Torres]

If he thought this was such a terrible place why did he subscribe?

''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.''



2015-09-25 15:07 GMT-04:00 Francisco Torres <fjtorrespr at gmail.com>:

> ''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.''
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> 2015-09-25 3:09 GMT-04:00 Lara Hannawi <larahannawi at hotmail.com>:
>
>> To Sasha: thanks for sharing your opinion
>> To 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
>>
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>> 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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