Ladies and Gentlemen, We are glad to announce that: AEGEE's own Film Festival, Shooting Europe, is looking for a brand new European Team for its next edition! Did you ever dream to step on the red carpet? Did you ever wish to feel how it is to be on the protagonists side? Did you ever imagine to become one of the most brilliant *STARS* of AEGEE? Here is your chance! Shooting Europe is looking for: a Project Manager a European-FR Responsible a European PR Responsible a Trasurer 3 Programme Responsibles an IT manager So as you can see, no matter which is your favourite field of action, YOU could be under the spotlight of Shooting Europe 3! So don't hesitate and send us your application to the address: [log in to unmask] DEADLINE: March 26th, 2007 and write shortly: - a short presentation - your motivation - your AEGEE experience (how long are you in AEGEE, which events did you attend and which events did you organise) - your experience in the field you are applying for (project management/ FR / PR/ treasurer/ film programme/ IT) but even if you feel you have no enough experience, don't be shy! The most important thing is your motivation! Members of the locals who showed their interest in organising Shooting Europe 3 are encouraged to apply, because as from our experience one or more member(s) of the hosting local being part of the European Team provides a very good link among the two teams, which smoothens a lot communication and organisation processes. If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact the former team at: [log in to unmask] More information about Shooting Europe under: www.shooting-europe.de More information about the positions to be covered... just below! Looking forward to many many applications, on behalf of the whole Team of Shooting Europe 2, Benedetta Severi ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- the Project Manager ideally has to: make the team start its work, promote a smooth introduction of all team members in the group, organise the communication at its best plan the all process, set deadlines, make sure the are respected! Take together with the team important decisions (for example WHERE, and WHEN exactly the festival has to take place) choose the local which will host Shooting Europe 3 coordinate the work of the European team and Local Team provide motivation during the whole process: before, during and after the event continuously make a good communication flow possible, keeping all team members informed, be present at the most possible number of regular meetings (via msn or else), propose an agenda for the meetings and make sure all team members respect it! organise the preparatory meeting on place represent the festival in front of authorities, embassies, journalists, the whole AEGEE Network, sponsors if required by the FR responsible... And during the festival sometimes get on the stage to represent the whole team! be able to take decisions quickly and solve problems be engaged and enthusiastic about the project The European-FR Responsible has to: have a "I can, I'll do" attitude :) be able to work individually and independantly finding institutional sponsors (European Youth Foundation, MEDIA Programme eg.) keeping list of deadlines, preparing applications, staying in touch and eventually delivering activity and financial report be able to work individually and independantly taking care of private sponsoring be able to cooperate with FR responsible in the organizing local (private sponsoring: in kind in money) preparing a financial plan for an event (following expences and expenditures) together with the treasurer - have lots of motivation!, energy! have the ability to work in a team The European PR Responsible has to: Promote the festival Europe-wide towards Media partners, Filmmakers and Participants (write and publish press releases and triggering description for the Festival) Administrate and update the database with the Media contacts and Film/Cinema Universities (continue with currently collaborations, attract new partners); Provide content (about, categories, filmmakers, participants, contact us) for the "Shooting Europe" website; Design promo materials (posters, flyers, catalogue, invitations, trailer) The Treasurer: bears the responsibility for a well-balanced budget for the festival, accounting for incomes and expenses. Tasks include a budget draft at the beginning of the planning period, which should be based on historic data, estimates from team members for their respective responsibilities, and projected incomes from sponsors, institutions etc. This draft is then adjusted as the planning goes along. The treasurer has to communicate how financial availabilities will meet actual needs, as well as to assist the project manager and the fundraising manager with budget-related activities. Finally, the treasurer accounts for all invoices and refunds to members of the organization committee, and serves as a controller for any expenses related to the festival. 3 Programme Responsibles [In the past two editions of Shooting Europe there were 3 thematic sections in the competition as well as in the day-programme of the event: 1. Human rights 2. Intercultural Dialogue 3. To be chosen : (2006: My Europe; 2005: AEGEE TV FILMS) Of course this division doesn't have to be respected if the new team finds a new creative concept. Anyway, we suggest three programme responsibles] The Programme Responsible: has to: develop of the film program of the festival Communicate with the other Progr. Resp. in the team Do film research to get the films and propose the participation to the festival to some interesting filmmakers Develop the film submission formular and take care of the submission management, review of the submissions; receive the films, and decide which should be screened at the Festival (besides cinematographic qualities, he has to take care of lenght, provenience and other similar "organizational" factors); at the end of the festival also send back the films! After the selection deadline, contact the authors of selected films, and make sure that all text and photographic material for the catalogue, or other promotional material is available. Cooperate to the catalogue (which is often a very stressy job with a short deadline!) During all the process, manage the e-mails from many people (many filmmakers will be interested and will ask loads of questions), constantly communicate with the filmmakers (before, during and after the festival (follow up!) Help with advertising the program Organise the discussion which can take place beside the films, on a particular theme, and find some partners and speakers for the discussion; lead the discussion about the films screened Find interesting ideas to complete the programme and realise them! The IT manager has to: organise the mailing list(s) and provide the team with all technical IT means which can improve its communication and its work before, during and after the festival. Creativity is welcome also in the IT field! manage the website, in cooperation with the PR responsible and other team members. Create the perfect design; keep the site updated and be quick in updating it! support the graphic elaboration of the catalogue -- [log in to unmask] ============================================================================= RAINBOW-L is a regional discussion list of AEGEE. Check out http://www.aegee.uni-karlsruhe.de/archives for the archives of public lists. To unsubscribe send 'unsubscribe RAINBOW-L' to [log in to unmask]