ABOUT AEFA

The Australian Environmental Films Association is a Melbourne-based, volunteer-run not-for-profit that makes environmental films. These films increase connection with nature, inspire people to live sustainably and create systems change. Our vision is to help create an Australia in which we all value nature and our place within it, and all decisions are made with consideration for the environment.

THE PROJECT

Community-based initiatives are a crucial part of meaningful climate action. Each year, the City of Yarra supports a range of initiatives through their Climate Action Grants, but the recipients work often goes unnoticed by most of the community. This film project will follow two successful grant recipients and highlight the power of these initiatives in taking meaningful climate action and fostering pro-environmental attitudes and behaviours. We will work closely with the recipients to develop engaging short films that track the positive change they are creating.

This project will have two major outcomes. Firstly, the City of Yarra initiatives will be exposed to a wider audience, growing their impact by increasing awareness and support. Secondly, increased exposure to the films will inspire others to undertake their own climate action work.

The project completion date is 18 November.

THE ROLE

We are looking for two filmmakers to work with our project leads and the wider organisation to help tell these stories.

Duties include:

• Selecting grant recipient initiatives from shortlist
• Developing creative concept
• Working with project leads as the director of the project
• Working with project leads to manage budget

Our organisation is run by volunteers. However, as this project is made possible by the City of Yarra sustainability grants, each project will have a $3000 budget to cover production costs.

ABOUT YOU

You are an experienced filmmaker with a passion for the environment. You can commit to an average of 8 hours a week (negotiable) until November 2022.

To be successful in your application, you will have:

• Demonstrated filmmaking experience
• A strong commitment to environmental and social justice
• The ability to work collaboratively
• A passion for telling engaging and informative stories
• Organisational and scheduling skills with excellent problem solving, prioritising and troubleshooting
• Experience in delivering video content on time and on budget