Dear Donald Duncan NZC

This paid Attachment provides an opportunity to shadow the Gaffer on set and experience advanced aspects of the lighting craft on a big scale production with the latest technologies.

•The two week/10 day placement will commence in Auckland in mid-late June, and actual days on set will be negotiable with the production. 

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

The aim of the Attachment:

The program aims to provide an opportunity for a mid-career cinematographer to observe a highly experienced Gaffer-mentor on a big budget international production. This program aims to provide another training pathway to the limited opportunities currently available by giving the attachment valuable on-set experience, increased confidence and a renewed skill-set in the world of high quality feature film cinematography. This isnota creative input role, but will be a mentored position, closely shadowing the Gaffer and key technicians at work, and observing the creative decision making process on set.

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Have industry experience and a track record of working as mid-career cinematographer on feature films,  short films, TV series, TVC's, web series, or other genres. The applicant does  nothave to have had an exclusive career as a Director of Photography or Gaffer.
• The applicant must be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident to comply with funding requirements.
•  The successful applicant must be able to self-drive to the studio or location at varying shoot schedule call-times. No overtime will be paid, so the applicant is only expected to be present for the standard shooting day.

To apply: 

• Please submit the following in electronic form only (PDF preferred)

by 5.00pm, Friday 5th June:

 to: kate.cresswell@warnerprod.com  with "LX Dept Attachment, Obsidian” in the subject line:

• A full CV, including your normal place of residence, iwi (if applicable), and residential status, and a filmography including links to a showreel or selection of completed works.
• A short written reference (from a screen industry professional or tutor)
• A proposal (maximum of 1-page) outlining why you wish to apply for the Attachment and what you hope to achieve from the opportunity.

Applicants may be asked for an interview (on-line or phone) and all will be informed of a final  decision by, Wed 10th June latest.