Hackney Diaries: call for talent

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Hackney Diaries: call for talent 

Space Arts are producing a short film in Hackney using the energy and resources of the borough’s young people as a starting point.

It's a non-budget but professional project, and they are looking for people who are really serious about breaking into TV and film.

What they are looking for:

For Production

Young people 18-25 who are willing to work in all aspects of production. This will involve running rehearsals, administration, location scouting, scheduling, casting, assisting director and camera, running, publicity,  and many other aspect of filmaking.

You will work in pre-production across the roles before you are assigned a role for the production itself. Some previous video making training and/or experience is preferred.

For Performance 

Young people 16-20 who want to take part in a serious film project. This will include drama workshop (in order to develop the idea), plus rehearsals and performance.

For all roles the film-makers will be asking for a twice weekly commitment in pre-production right through to the production and post-production process, running from Monday April 18^th, through to the filming week of May 30^th – Jun 3^rd (half term).

What they offer

The film-makers will mentor production staff in all aspects of filmmaking, from pre to post production, focusing on their specific areas of interest, including directing camera and editing.  The film will have a private viewing, plus all participants will receive a DVD, and the hope is to submit the film for international film festivals.

CVs of the Production Team 

• Ed Harrison is a self-shooting, professional producer/director and sometime editor, with a wealth of experience in making television programmes, films and promos around the world. He also has lots of experience in working with actors and with young people, as well as being an experienced trainer and mentor.
• Jamie Noel is a professional director/editor, who also works extensively as a videographer. He has experience in a wide variety of roles in TV and advertising and has produced a number of short films and promos.

Auditions for all roles are to held @ Space Arts on Monday April 18^th with call backs on Tuesday April 19^th. To book a slot please contact Ed Harrison on: edan@clara.co.uk or telephone 07808 762190.

• Please note, this project is not sponsored or regulated by Hackney Council. If you have any questions about the project or production company, please contact the film-makers on 07808 762190 or Space Studios 0208 525 4330, before attending the auditions.