- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
This short documentary will follow the stories of principals, teachers, and students at two separate Transfer Schools in New York City. One in The Bronx, and one in Brooklyn.
This year, as a result of COVID, NY State removed the normal graduation restriction on students based on successfully passing the Regents Exam. Many students, with proper credits, graduated as a result who would normally have been unable to do so.
It will be a film about the work, the issues, and the problems facing Transfer schools and the legislation that hinders them. But mostly it will be a film about the people and their hidden struggles not often seen by the outside world; or on a greater scale, the legislators that bind them.
Purpose of the film is two-fold: Exposure and Festival Attention, but also as a tool for the principals featured to gain funding for new schools that they plan to open within the next couple years.
Filming will take place over a series of 4-5 days in late March.
Produced by ForeSee Film Productions & Christian Perez. Directed by Joshua Michael Payne. ForeSee Film Productions is committed to all sets being 50% female and heavily diverse.
All proper COVID protocols will be followed on set, including provided PPE for all involved. Mandatory testing required for those without proof of vaccination.
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Looking for a DP with documentary experience. Aiming for a cinematic look.
Beautiful shots, heavy amounts of b-roll to allow a steady stream of cuts over potentially informative voice-over.
The ideal candidate would have worked across many aspects of film production, both narrative and documentary style. Very communicative, but also very flexible. Able to set-up general lighting that allows for beautiful images, but also completely accommodates spontaneity. We would defer to you, first, for recommendations for our Gaffer/Grip, and AC/B Cam Op positions. Bonus points if you grew up in the New York Public School System, or have experience with Transfer Schools.
Please submit a Demo Reel for consideration, especially highlighting any documentary work. Will be holding Zoom interviews with chosen candidates to gauge potential collaboration.
PLEASE NOTE: Rate flexible for the right candidate. We would likely be looking to rent your camera gear as well for an additional fee (insured). Please include in your submission your selection of camera/s and lenses that may be available to rent should we hire you for the production.