El Paso 48HFP City Producer

48 Hour Film Project • El Paso, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The 48 Hour Film Project (48HFP) is a competition that challenges teams to create a short film within 48 hours, using a randomly assigned genre, character, prop, and line of dialogue. The 48HFP City Producer position offers a valuable opportunity to gain experience running a worldwide film competition and festival, organize exciting events and screenings for filmmakers, make industry contacts, cultivate the local film community, and become a key component of a respected global network of filmmakers and producers.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Previous festival and/or event planning experience
• Creativity and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of technology including email, social media, Zoom, Dropbox, Microsoft Word or similar software
• Determination to put in time and effort to making the 48HFP a great event for local filmmakers
• Existing network of personal and professional contacts with groups, businesses and individuals in the film, media and arts communities

Nice To Haves

• Experience in film and photo editing
• Experience in the independent film/media industry

Responsibilities

• Organization and on-site management of all events related to the local competition including Kickoff, Drop-off, Premiere Screenings, "Best of" Screenings, awards program and networking events
• Instigating outreach to individuals, film groups, professional organizations, arts groups, educational facilities, as well as creating and discovering new opportunities for recruiting participants
• Effectively communicating with participants and team leaders to ensure everyone adheres to all 48HFP rules, regulations and standards
• Responding quickly and regularly to all 48HFP headquarters' emails, Zoom, phone calls and regular meetings
• Using 48HFP email lists, social media accounts and other tools carefully and concisely
• Soliciting and securing local sponsorship
• Maintaining finances by following budgetary guidelines and recording accurate financial records

Benefits

• Revenue share of income from all screenings
• Revenue share of local cash sponsorships
• Bonuses based on performance
• Free pass to Filmapalooza, the annual Awards Film Festival of the 48HFP
• Film festival, communications/PR, social media/marketing and other industry-related training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed