Venice Arts’ seeks a filmmaker and Teaching Artist –  a 12-week, beginning/intermediate narrative filmmaking class for young people ages 12-15, that takes young people from pre-production through the final edit, while teaching them what it means to be a director.

Classes are in-person with strict COVID-19 safety protocols in place.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a graduate of a film program, or has equivalent experience and personal practice, with a background in narrative filmmaking (experience in documentary filmmaking is a plus, if there is an interest in teaching future classes). Candidate must have at least two years experience teaching filmmaking to young people (middle- and/or high-school preferred); experience teaching at the beginning to intermediate levels, a strong plus.

The ideal candidate understands project-based learning, the value of a highly interactive approach to education, and is proficient at building a strong syllabus with sequenced lesson plans. Must have knowledge of historic and contemporary filmmakers and practices. An understanding of the educational equity needs of low-income youth is a plus, as is being bilingual (Spanish/ English).