Please note, applications for this role are now closed.
Refractive is seeking a freelance Film Exhibition Producer to work on a pilot film screening project in Renfrewshire venues and site specific locations.
Structure: 4 months part time freelance flexible basis
Fees: Fee of £4032 in fees £126 per day x 16 weeks. Travel and other Expenses paid.
Timescale: January 2024 – end April 2024
Location: Based at the Refractive Hub, Storie Street Paisley and Hybrid.
Deadline for Applications: Monday 18th December at 5pm
Role Description
To work as part of the Refractive team to deliver the pilot Refractive film screening programme across venues in Renfrewshire. Refractive aims to present 8 award winning feature films over the Spring 2024 supported by a short film programme from Renfrewshire makers. The programme will also include film makers masterclasses with visiting film makers attending when their film is screening to give Masterclasses and Q&As
- The Film Exhibition Producer will work with the Refractive Creative Producer/ Film Programmer to support the curation of the Refractive Film Programme and to enable diverse Renfrewshire film makers and digital artists to showcase their short films in local film screening settings alongside feature films.
- To manage the deliver of the Screening programme including booking the films with distributors and booking film makers for Masterclasses and Q&As.
- To work in collaboration with the venues and arrange the film projection kit as required for each event, also to arrange all services to the screenings that may be required including managing the ticket booking system from the Refractive website. This would include securing any event licences that may be required.
- To work in partnership with the projectionist to deliver the Health and Safety of the events, supporting the Projectionist to complete the Risk Assessment for each event and ensuring they have the films they need in advance of each screening.
- To work within the Refractive marketing structures and with the part time Refractive Promoter to successfully market the film screenings to the Film and Digital sector and to the wider public in Renfrewshire.
- Support the development and delivery of monitoring and evaluation procedures for the film screening events then collate and report on the collected data.
About Refractive:
Refractive is an independent artist led collective of film makers and digital artists. Refractive supports and presents the work of artists who use film and digital technology in their work within Renfrewshire and the surrounding area. You can find out more information about us here – https://refractive.scot.
Person Specification:
| Role of: Film Exhibition Producer, Location: Paisley & wider Renfrewshire
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| Education | Degree in a related Creative Industries subject and / or related equivalent industry experience of film | Evidence of continuous professional development.
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| Relevant Experience | The Producer should have at least 2 years experience in film promotion or production, working on Film Festivals or in cinemas.
Current experience of creating and updating web content, Social Media delivery across Instagram, Twitter, Linked In etc |
Experience of Film programming in urban and rural settings in Scotland.
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| Special Knowledge and skills | A working knowledge of Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion Policy for arts organisations and developing ongoing EDI Plans.
Have a passion for and a knowledge of contemporary film and Digital Arts |
Have an understanding and commitment to Environmental Creative Projects and their contribution to Climate Adaptation and Mitigation. | |
| Personal Qualities | People focused, able to straddle grass roots and cross sectoral management bodies.
Able to engage and gain trust from Film makers and Community organisations. Ability to maintain positive and productive working relationships with lots of stakeholders and an excellent Team player. Is resilient and highly motivated. Capacity to work under pressure to meet deadlines and organisational priorities |
An understanding of the Renfrewshire arts scene/community.
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Maintains own interest in developing or emerging areas of relevance, such as climate change, film making etc. | ||
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(e.g. ability to meet special demands of the job such as shift work etc)
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A flexible approach will be required to suit the needs of the work programme, working hours may including some evenings and weekends. | A clean Driving licence and use of a car would be beneficial but not essential. | |
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To apply
Cover letter of no more that two sides of A4 detailing why you would like to undertake this role and how your experience aligns with the Role Description and Person Specification. Also enclose your CV with details of two references (one should be a past employer). Email this to refractivecollective@gmail.com
For more information email Muriel Ann Macleod at refractivecollective@gmail.com
