Silver Docs Volunteer Call

VOLUNTEER SCREENERS

SILVERDOCS, the “pre-eminent documentary festival in the US” (Screen International) seeks Volunteer Screeners to be an integral part of the programming team. Screeners review a minimum of 40 feature and short (combined) documentaries submitted to SILVERDOCS 2009. Potential Screeners should have a critical eye and knowledge of film, and be able to write articulate and concise evaluations of the films they review. Screeners must have a DVD player, reliable Internet access and a qualified point of view. Regular access to a multiregion DVD player is a plus. Screeners are required to pick up films for review at the AFI Silver Theatre in Silver Spring, Md., during regular business hours.

If you would like to apply to be a Volunteer Screener, e-mail Programming@SILVERDOCS.com with the following:

RESUME - highlighting any film experience/expertise/interest you may have;
COVER LETTER - detailing your interest in the Screener position, and your knowledge of documentary film in general and of SILVERDOCS in particular;
TWO FILM EVALUATIONS - 250 words each - of any two films that you've seen in the past six months. This will give us insight into your writing style and critical perspective;
TOP TEN LIST of favorite films of all time, with a particular emphasis on documentaries.
We are accepting Screener applications now through December 19. Please send all the application materials at the same time via e-mail. The screening review process takes place early November through late March 2009.