Filmmaking - Environmental Issues and Indigenous Worldview in Papua New Guinea

Create a film addressing environmental issues and Indigenous perspectives.

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Application deadline 4 years ago: Sunday 4 Jul 2021 at 11:00 UTC

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Overview

Create a film addressing environmental issues and Indigenous perspectives.

You have:

  • Significant experience in cinematography, film-making, and video editing is required.
  • A diploma, certificate, or degree in cinematography, film-making, or video editing is highly recommended.
  • Samples of previous work must be readily available.
  • Educational experience in environmental and Indigenous issues is considered an asset.

Contract

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The online volunteer will work with members of the MDF team in order to produce a film focusing on environmental issues in Papua New Guinea and Indigenous worldviews and perspectives in Papua New Guinea related to the environment. The online volunteer will select video clips, images, sound and music in order to create a film to bring a written script based on the negative implications of anthropocentrism to life.

  • Art and design
  • Arts, music, photography and film

    The Online volunteer will become familiar with these topics and through developing a film educating the general public on environmental issues, current human practices which threaten the environment and ecosystems and Indigenous worldviews which we can adopt and learn from in order to conserve biodiversity. By creating this film, the online volunteer will support Sustainable Development Goal #13 "Climate Action" and Sustainable Development Goal #15 "Life on Land". The online volunteer's contributions will also assist MDF in its mission to support the UN's SDGs, address environmental concerns and educate the community on such topics.

  • Volunteers: 1 needed

  • 1-5 hours per week / 8 weeks

    Candidates are expected to have significant experience in cinematography, film-making and video editing. Diploma, certificate or degree in the aforementioned areas is highly recommended. Candidates should have samples of their work readily available. Educational experience in environmental and Indigenous issues is considered an asset.

  • Papua New Guinea

  • English

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a project where you successfully communicated a complex issue through film? This question evaluates your ability to convey difficult concepts effectively. Share details about the project, your role, and how you ensured clear communication.
What techniques do you use to select music and sound that complements a film's message? The interviewer wants to understand your artistic decision-making process. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you approach working with cultural topics, specifically Indigenous perspectives? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell us about a challenge you faced in a collaborative project. How did you handle it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you stay updated on environmental issues relevant to your projects? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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