Opportunity on NYC TV

NYC TV and Backdrop NYC are looking for short films about New York and/or by New Yorkers! Backdrop NYC will present the best of them during the upcoming Season 3 of Backdrop NYC. We would greatly appreciate if you could help us get submissions from student filmmakers by spreading the word about this great opportunity. Backdrop NYC is the premier showcase of short films set in the New York City area. Selections will be broadcast on NYCTV, the city’s fastest growing Emmy Award® winning network.

NYC TV is the broadcast service run by NYC Media Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the City of New York. NYC TV creates and produces high quality original content celebrating New York City lifestyle, history and culture. Many of our programs have received industry recognition, including several Emmy awards. NYC TV's main broadcast channel covers the New York City metropolitan area and is carried on all cable and satellite systems reaching approximately 8 million households in the New York City tri-state market. It is seen in the New York City area on WNYE-TV channel 25 on all systems except Cablevision where it airs on channel 22.

SEND US YOUR SHORTS!

THIS IS AN AMAZING OPPORTUNITY FOR NYC FILMMAKERS

Please mail films (20 mins. max) as a playable DVD to:

NYC TV

Attn: Backdrop NYC

One Centre Street, 27th Floor

New York, NY 10007


For more information, visit our website www.nyc.gov/tv

$25,000 HSUS ACE FEATURE DOCUMENTARY GRANT

$25,000 HSUS ACE FEATURE DOCUMENTARY GRANT

APPLY NOW!
For a fourth year, SILVERDOCS is joining forces with The Humane Society of the United States' Animal Content in Entertainment (ACE) Program to offer a $25,000 grant to filmmakers for the creation of a documentary of 40 minutes or more highlighting an animal issue.
For more information, click here: www.ace-tvfilm.com

IMPORTANT DATES:
Deadline: April 3, 2009
Notification date: May 15, 2009
SILVERDOCS: June 15-22, 2009

COME WORK FOR AN OSCAR NOMINATED, EMMY WINNING DOCUMENTARIAN AT MTV

Opening for the position of executive assistant to Lauren Lazin, award winning documentary executive producer and director.
Administrative responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Coordinating internal and external meetings and appointments
Maintaining executive's appointment calendar
Answering phones - screening and prioritizing phone calls and mail
Maintain and complete organizational and filing system
Overseeing general office needs (supplies, space, etc)
Intern recruitment and supervising
Making travel arrangements and preparing expense reports
Additional responsibilities can include:
Research and development for potential shows, series and films
Assisting in casting and production
Required Skills/Experience:
College degree is a must
Excellent PC skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to work well under pressure
Professional phone skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to prioritize and multi-task
Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
Excellent research skills
Previous administrative experience, and an interest in documentary production is a definite plus.
 
To Apply, please email me at Ariel.Algus@mtvnmix.com .