The NZCS Gender Diversity Program invites applicants who identify as female to apply for a Camera Trainee position on a local Feature Film, prepping in Auckland from 30^th September 2024.

The Internship provides the opportunity to work under the guidance of the camera team in a fast-moving shoot, with a hands-on, full-time work role anticipated, as a Camera Trainee.

This will be a paid Internship for a 7 week prep/shoot from 30^th Sept  – 18^th November, working 5 day weeks. E-mail pd@nzcine.com for specific details.

This is an exciting short-notice opportunity on a locally funded low-budget NZ feature film with a first-time feature, female cinematographer, Bayley Broome-Peake, at the helm of the camera department. Apologies for the short lead-up time for applications.

The placements are open to female candidates, throughout New Zealand, but the successful candidate will have to work ex-Auckland, as no travel or accommodation will be provided. Successful applicants will have to agree to join the NZCS, for a 1 year minimum as an associate member.

The selected candidate will be issued a standard contract by the Production Company, will join the payroll per other contractors, and will also sign an agreement with the NZCS.

The aim of the Attachment is:

To provide an opportunity for a female camera trainee to increase their confidence and skill -set through a hands-on role with an experienced drama camera team, and to provide another training pathway to the limited opportunities currently available. This is not a creative input role, but as the junior member of the camera team there will be the chance to upskill in professional

work practice, technical gear knowledge and observe the creative decision making process in the field.

This mentorship is made possible with sponsorship from the New Zealand Film Commission  Strategic Development Fund, the NZCS and the production company. We remain committed to a mandate to grow and diversify the pool of upcoming camera talent in New Zealand, to redress the current gender imbalance, and to encourage young women to pursue a goal of becoming recognised cinematographers.

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be a member of the NZCS, or be prepared to join if successful.
• Have a track record of working as an up-and-coming camera trainee/camera assist on web series, short films, music videos, or other genres. The applicant may not necessarily yet have a full-time career as a camera assistant/trainee.
• Be prepared to abide by all Health and Safety protocols on-set where indicated
• Preferable to have a current clean, Full Drivers Licence
• Be a NZ citizen, or have Permanent Residency Visa 

To apply:

Please submit the following in attached electronic documents (Word file or PDF) – do not include the below in body of email to Donny Duncan, NZCS Professional Development Manager at pd@nzcine.com  with “Auckland Camera Trainee Attachment” in the subject line:

 Closing Date for Applications:  5.00pm, Sunday, 22^nd September

       •     Your NZCS Membership Number (or intention to join if successful)

•  A CV of industry experience, and any tertiary education highlights, including your normal place of residence, ethnicity, residential status,

• A written reference (from a screen industry professional or tutor)
• A proposal (maximum of 1-page) outlining why you want to apply for the Attachment and what you look to achieve from the opportunity.
• A copy of your Driver’s licence

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

We will endeavour to inform applicants of a decision by 7.00pm Tuesday 24^th Sept, 2024