Seeking Instructor(s) for Digital Moviemaking Summer Youth Camps

Chicago Filmmakers, a 34 year old non-profit, is seeking Instructor applicants for its 2008 Digital Moviemaking Summer Youth Camps. We will be offering two camps this summer for two different middle school age groups: an early June camp for 10-12 year olds and a late August camp for 13-14 year olds. Applicants may apply for one or both camps, depending on experience level. The camps will take place from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday for two consecutive weeks. The exact camp dates are yet to be determined and can be negotiated depending on the right instructor’s availability. Camps will be held at Chicago Filmmakers, 5243 N. Clark St. in Andersonville.

The June camp is a comprehensive introduction to narrative, digital video production and editing, with a focus on digital video as a creative art, for 10 to 12 year olds. Students will be instructed in pre-production planning and writing, storyboarding, digital video cameras, lighting, sound, shot composition, and digital editing (with iMovie). The goal of the camp is to involve the young participants directly in all phases, meaning students do the work under guidance of the instructor.

The August camp for 13 and 14 year olds, while thematically and structurally similar to our camp for 10-12 year olds, should be tailored for older youth and offer more advanced writing, performing, visual storytelling, and editing instruction and exercises.

Ideal applicants will encompass all of the following qualifications:
1. A thorough background in narrative video production and post-production
2. Teaching experience in film and/or video
3. Experience working with middle school-aged students (preferably teaching film and/or video)
4. A fun and engaging personality
5. An artistic vision and a portfolio which demonstrates it
6. The ability to maintain an orderly environment
7. Organized, prepared, and a good communicator.

The pay scale for a camp instructor is $40/hour ($2000 per 2-week camp).

Additionally, Chicago Filmmakers is looking for assistants to aid the instructor with teaching and managing the students. This is an excellent internship or volunteer opportunity for film/video/media undergraduate or graduate students. The assistant positions are not paid, but a travel per diem is offered. There may be pre/post camp care for the students whose parents request it, and these hours (up to three hours per day) are paid at a rate of $10/hour.

Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and references to:

[email protected]

or mail to:
Chicago Filmmakers
5243 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60640