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1 June 2010

By Ralphden Laurent

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20 May 2010

Ciné Institute, Haiti’s only professional film school, provides Haitian youth with university level film education and edutainment, technical training and media related micro enterprise opportunities. The Institute trains aspiring local filmmakers in all aspects of production and produces films of all kinds in partnership with our students and graduates. Our objective is to provide Haiti’s talented youth with the knowledge and tools necessary to give birth to a local audiovisual industry.

For filmmakers and humanitarians this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on a community in need. We believe that filmmaking can reduce poverty through the creation of new jobs and economic activity. Join other significant leaders in the film and entertainment industry who share this vision and who are helping to support the Ciné Institute vision.

Specifically, we seek two (2) full time teachers to help grow our curriculum and assist in implementing our two-year university level program of intensive, hands-on A-Z production training in how to make professional films on a shoe string budget. Teacher 1 will teach story development, scene analysis, screenwriting and acting. Teacher 2 will teach producing, directing, cinematography and sound.

Both positions are integral to carrying-out the day-to-day delivery of school curriculum and will be supported by supplementary workshops from short term visiting faculty. All teachers report to the school’s Director.

The position requires candidates to reside in country on the Institute’s four-acre campus by the sea in Jacmel, known has Haiti’s cultural capital. Candidates must be able to commit to a minimum of one year, from August to July. Positions are open to film school graduates, teachers on sabbatical and working film professionals.

Essential Functions
• Provide high quality and inspirational teaching in story-development and film production.
• Contribute to curriculum development.
• Support visiting faculty and provide students with mentorship and supervision for their independent projects.
• Administrative duties for the Institute, as required.
• Support the growth of the Institute’s job creation division, Ciné Services, through supporting active productions.
• Be available for all activities associated with this position, including preparation of teaching and support materials, attending staff meetings, hosting visiting faculty.
Skills
• Filmmaking and teaching experience.
• Ability to motivate students.
• Providing leadership and direction.
• Knowledge of all-aspects of filmmaking process.
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent leadership skills
• Fluent in French and English.

Qualifications
• MFA, M.Ed. or other earned degree in Film or Cinema Studies
• Demonstrated experience in film production

Compensation
• Competitive compensation package.
• Paid in-country.
• Housing with travel allowances to home country.

Interested parties please submit cover letter and resume to info@cineinstitute.com

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