Arts Innovator Award Grants for Washington State Artists and Filmmakers

“The Arts Innovator Award is an unrestricted award of $25,000 given annually to two Washington State generative artists of all disciplines who are originating new work, experimenting with new ideas, taking risks and pushing the boundaries in their respective fields. The award recognizes artists who demonstrate innovation in their art practice.”

Find out more about grants and funding in the grants and funding category.

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Pacific Pioneer Fund offers Documentary Grants

The Pacific Pioneer Fund’s purpose is “to support emerging documentary filmmakers. The term “emerging” is intended to denote a person committed to the craft of making documentaries, who has demonstrated that commitment by several years — but no more than ten — of practical film or video experience.”

You must be a resident of Oregon, Washington or California to apply.

Find out more about grants and funding in the grants and funding category.

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2 TV Associate Producer Jobs in Annapolis, MD

Associate Producer 1

National and international television broadcast looking for experienced associate producer.

Position requires identifying interesting and newsworthy topics for shows that will support a 25-minute discussion and booking guests for that program. Responsibilities include preparing research packets for program host, writing questions and news-style introductory packages and scripts. Experience finding and choosing b-roll a plus.

Successful candidate will demonstrate good news judgment, excellent writing skills and familiarity with the conventions of booking prominent guests for television interviews. Interest in current events and ability to identify interesting story ideas from diverse areas such as economics, global health, education reform and human rights is essential.

This is a full-time freelance
position based in Annapolis, MD.

Send cover letter and resume to: productiontvjobs@gmail.com

Associate Producer 2

National and international television production company looking for an Associate Producer with experience in all aspects of video production, including shot selection, footage gathering, creating paper cuts for programs and ability to guide editors in post production under the oversight of a producer. Successful candidate will possess solid editorial judgment, excellent writing and organizational skills and be interested in public policy and political affairs. Long form and cross-platform experience a plus.

This is a full-time freelance position based in Annapolis, MD.

Send cover letter and resume to: productiontvjobs@gmail.com

Silverdocs Documentary Film Festival June 2011

Silverdocs has announced the Film Festival and Conference line up for 2011.  This year’s documentary festival will take place between June 20-26 at the AFI theatres in Silver Spring, MD. 

“Now in its ninth year, AFI-Discovery Channel Silverdocs honors excellence in filmmaking, supports the diverse voices and free expression of independent storytellers and celebrates the power of documentary to enhance our understanding of the world.”

For more information, click here.

Muslim Film Festival in Washington, DC

Generation: Muslim 2011 Film Festival

“Muslim communities around the world are overwhelmingly young – with an estimated 65% under the age of 30. Members of this youth bulge are struggling to reconcile modernity with their Muslim identity, disrupting the status quo in shocking and creative ways. This youth rebellion is rocking the world from Tunisia to Tahrir to Tehran to Texas.

The 2011 Muslim Film Festival brings the drama of these stereotype-shattering young Muslims to theaters near you. Come get a glimpse of what the future looks like.”

Click here for more information.

For more information about Film Festivals, check the Documentary Film Festivals category.