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2 people are interested
Researcher (3 roles)
ORGANIZATION: Interlock Media
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2 people are interested
Interlock Media, Inc. located near Google in Kendall Square, MA, is an activist film company that points to solutions for environmental, human rights and public health challenges. We support informed policy by producing entertaining documentary and dramatic media works.
If you have an interest in Historical and Ethnographic Documentary Filmmaking - this volunteer opportunity is for you! We currently have a world-class documentary and one low-budget feature in production, as well as a series of multichannel shorts.
We are seeking Researchers for these roles:
General Researcher
Will participate in research during the pre-production and production stages of film and media projects. This volunteer position is an excellent opportunity to hone researching skills.
Margaret Fuller Doc Researcher
Margaret Fuller, A Thoroughly Modern Woman is a documentary, currently in pre-production, that tells the story of Margaret Fuller, a spirited woman, groundbreaking feminist, literary critic, editor, war correspondent, and revolutionary. A woman who lived bravely, making her way in a male-dominated world on the strength of her education, abilities, and intellect only to meet a tragic end after sacrificing everything for a scandalous Italian love affair.
Will participate in research during the pre-production and production stages of Fuller . Interviews with Fuller scholars and biographers are right around the corner and will occur this summer.
Extraordinary Passage Doc Researcher
The Extraordinary Passage of the Great White Hunter, is a documentary film, currently in progress, evoking the remarkable and telling adventures of the Harvard Medical and Field Museum of Chicago scientist, Harold Jefferson Coolidge's zoological expeditions to Africa and Indochina in the early nineteen twenties and thirties.
As a researcher for Passage you’ll be instrumental in expanding our base of archival and historic film sources on some of the key players in the rise of the modern conservation movement. You’ll also be researching specific subjects and narrative elements. We especially welcome individuals with a background in American history, international history, international development and the environment, southeast Asia, Africa, China and race relations.
We applaud excellent communication skills and a pro-active attitude. Applicant should posses the ability to work independently, remain flexible and take initiative in a resource-limited environment. Advanced degrees in Geography, History, African/Asian studies, development or environmental studies appreciated.
The following skills and experience are preferred, but not required:
Computer skills
Strong Research Background
Attention to detail
Ability to manage a database
For our part, we are dedicated to your hands on training and participation from day one.
Hours: Min. 15 hours/week. Additional hours are welcomed. Position is typically 4 months.
Compensation: None.
Location: Convenient access to public transportation and just across the river from Boston.
Please send cover letter and resume to gi gs.interlock@gmail.com.
Be sure to reference "Researcher" in the subject line
More opportunities with Interlock Media
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Interlock Media
Location:
355 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02142, US
Mission Statement
Interlock Media is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to promoting environmental and social change through the film, video, and radio mediums. Its mission is to support informed empowerment at the grassroots and community level by producing educational mediaworks; by carrying media techniques and technologies to the community level; and guaranteeing that production is an inclusive and diversified process. Our productions are historical, musical, artistic, and contemporary; twenty years later we are the cutting edge users of Digital Video and High Definition technology.
People of all backgrounds, age groups, and levels of experience are encouraged to apply. Interlock especially welcomes individuals with background or interests in filmmaking, radio, anthropology, environmental sciences, arts and business administration, and international development studies.
Description
Interns participate in all aspects of film and media production, including: research writing coordination of crews participation in shoots participation in film editing scriptwriting production of print materials any task that may arise
Salary: None Qualifications:
Interns must have strong communication skills, a desire to learn, and a pro-active attitude. The following skills and experience are preferred, but not required: superior writings skills technical ability computer skills (mac platform) experience with camera, lighting, or other gear.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
355 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02141
DATE POSTED
December 21, 2018
SKILLS
- Research
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 15 hours/week for four months