Johannesburg 48HFP City Producer

The 48HFP producer position is a great opportunity for someone who would like to gain valuable experience running a worldwide film competition and festival organizing exciting and extraordinary events and screenings for filmmakers, making contacts and helping to cultivate the local film community and being a key component of one of the largest and most respected networks of filmmakers and producers around the world.

Requirements

The producer position has flexible hours that can supplement your existing employment or freelance work. A successful candidate will have the following qualities:

• excellent organizational and communication skills
• previous festival and/or event planning experience
• creativity and problem-solving skills
• knowledge of technology including email, social media, Zoom, Dropbox, Microsoft Word or similar software
• determination to put in time and effort to making the 48HFP a great event for local filmmakers
• existing network of personal and professional contacts with groups, businesses, and individuals in the film, media, and arts communities

Desired but not required:

• experience in film and photo editing
• experience in the independent film/media industry

The producer's duties may include but are not limited to:

• organization and onsite management of all events related to the local competition including Kickoff, Dropoff, Premiere Screenings, Best of Screenings, awards program, and networking events
• instigating outreach to individuals, film groups, professional organizations, arts groups, educational facilities as well as creating and discovering new opportunities for recruiting participants
• effectively communicating with participants and team leaders to ensure everyone adheres to all 48HFP rules, regulations, and standards
• responding quickly and regularly to all 48HFP headquarters emails, Zoom phone calls, and regular meetings
• using 48HFP email lists, social media accounts, and other tools carefully and concisely
• soliciting and securing local sponsorship
• maintaining finances by following budgetary guidelines and recording accurate financial records

Team up!

Co-producers are welcome and can be an asset to your production team. If you and another person complement each other's skills, apply together. Include both resumes and let us know in a cover letter how you both bring something to the team.

In the film industry, the work of a producer can be tough, intense, and often thankless while still being an exhilarating and personally rewarding experience. In addition to that experience, the 48HFP is happy to offer the following benefits:

• revenue share of income from all screenings
• revenue share of local cash sponsorships
• bonuses based on performance
• free pass to Filmapalooza, the annual Awards Film Festival of the 48HFP
• film festival communications/PR, social media/marketing, and other industry-related training opportunities

It is a great way to meet filmmakers in your city and to make a name for yourself in your film community.

Please Note: City Producers are not eligible to participate in the 48 Hour Film Project.

Want to add a city that is not currently on our tour? Please fill out the New City Request form: New City Request

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