*Deadline for Applications extended to 5.00pm, Sunday 25^thSeptember  

The NZCS is pleased to announce we have negotiated two mid-career cinematographer intern placements on an international TV series based in Wellington, under our Cushla Lewis Gender Diversity Program, part-sponsored by the NZ Film Commission Screen Capability Fund and the local production company.

The Attachments provide the opportunity to shadow the Director of Photography on set and experience advanced aspects of the craft including pre-production meetings and recces.

These will be paid Attachments for a maximum duration of 15 days each.

• The 1st three week placement will commence in Wellington with a prep week on 10th October 2022 and two shoot weeks, which will finish 29th October

• The 2nd three week placement will commence on 24th October 2022 with a prep week and two shoot weeks until 11th November, 2022,

The placements are intended for Wellington locals or candidates who can relocate themselves and self-accommodate. The selected candidates will be issued a standard contract by the Production Company and will join the payroll, per other contractors.

The aim of the Attachment:

Following the rigours of a tough 12 month production period owing to Covid 19 restrictions, the program aims to provide an opportunity for a female mid-career cinematographer to increase their confidence and up-skill in their ability to produce high quality television drama cinematography. This program aims to provide another training pathway to the limited opportunities currently available. This is not a creative input role, but will be a mentored position, closely shadowing the DP and key technicians at work, observing pre-production and the creative decision making process on set.

Note:  Under the Cushla Lewis Gender Diversity Program, this particular opportunity is limited to NZ Citizens who are female or identify as female, as the NZCS remains committed to a mandate to grow and diversify the pool of emerging cinematographers in New Zealand. We especially encourage those women from minority ethnic backgrounds to apply as well.

To be eligible, applicants must:

Have industry experience in this chosen field and be prepared to join the NZCS as an associate member if chosen for the placement

Have a track record of working as an up-and-coming cinematographer on short films, music videos, web series, or other genres. The applicant may not necessarily have an exclusive career as a Director of Photography.

Hold New Zealand Citizenship - * New requirement under NZFC guidelines

To apply:

Please submit the following in electronic form only (Word files or PDF) by 5.00pm,  Sunday 25th September, 2022 to: pd@nzcine.com with “Gender Diversity - Cinematographer Attachment, Wellington” in the subject line:

A full CV, including your normal place of residence, ethnicity, and  citizenship, and a Filmography including links to a showreel or selection of completed works.

A short written reference (from a senior screen industry practitioner or tutor)

A proposal (maximum of 1-page) outlining why you want to do the Attachment and what you look to achieve from the opportunity.

Please state if you would be available for either placement block, or if you have a preference for the 1st or 2nd dates as above.

A shortlist will be developed from applications and an interview (in person or virtual) may be required, at which time further details of the production itself will be provided.

We will attempt to inform applicants of a decision by Wed, Sept 28th, 2022.