NFB Films Join Hot Docs Festival Lineup
Fans of exciting and entertaining documentary films definitely need to write this one on the not-to-be-missed page of their calendars. The 17th Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival, which showcases almost 170 titles by filmmakers and directors from 41 countries, opens at several venues around the city on April 29. Billed as the largest North American festival of its kind, this year’s event runs until May 9 at fan-favourite venues, such as Bloor Cinema and Innis Town Hall. (Check the Hot Docs website: www.hotdocs.ca for festival schedule and a full list of venues.) Read more
Position: Writer – Film Festivals
Toronto Film Scene is looking for a Film Festival writer. Think it’s for you? See below to find out.
Responsibilities:
- Cover film festivals in Toronto and provide reviews, editorial pieces where appropriate, Q&A footage and interviews (where possible or appropriate) while the festival is on and shortly thereafter.
Qualifications:
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Ability to adhere to deadlines.
- Must have interest in film and film community.
- Must live or work in the Greater Toronto Area.
- Previous blogging experience an asset.
- Previous film festival coverage an asset.
- Professional demeanor, ability to represent TFS well in the community.
- Experience with WordPress a definite asset.
- Passes will be provided to the festivals when possible.
If you think you’re the right one for the job, email trista@theTFS.ca with the following:
- Your name. (This is really important).
- Your email. (This is really important too.)
- Why you would like to write for us.
- A post idea or two. Tell us something you think you would like to write about.
- Two examples of your work.
- Your favorite movie. (Just out of curiosity.)
- Something you think we should know about you. A quirk. Your favorite band. Why you have a tarantula as a pet. Whatever you wish.
