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Seeking a Development Assistant
12/13/2022
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Development Assistant for the planning stages of a short narrative film. The primary goals of the Development Assistant will be to identify a fundraising and distribution strategy, organize fundraising events, and establish sustainable pathways for project completion. The Development Assistant will work directly with the project producers Katherine Clark and Adrian Colón.
About the project:
Francine’s Moon Landing is a short narrative film that uses sci-fi, magical realism, and comedy to tell the story of an untrained dancer who wins a one-way ticket to the moon. This project has been supported by The Philadelphia Independent Media Fund administered by Scribe Video Center with funds provided by the Independence Public Media Foundation and the Wyncote Foundation.
Deliverables will include:
Creating a one-year fundraising plan outline.
Creating a grant opportunity database and grant calendar.
Contacting potential funding opportunities (private, foundational, in-kind) to share project information.
Identifying a distribution plan: connecting with potential short film distribution partners, and connecting with festivals for premiere opportunities.
Creating and distributing a fundraising appeal letter.
Organizing and executing appropriate fundraising events.
Qualifications: This candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in marketing and development, filmmaking, producing, or a combination of experience in these areas. Familiarity with the Philadelphia region is preferred.
Timeline: The Development Assistant’s work will begin in mid January and conclude by early April.
Stipend: This role is a paid temporary position. A $2,000 stipend will be provided upon completion.
To apply: Please send your resume, a letter of interest, and 2-3 references to francinesmoonlandingfilm@gmail.com by January 10th.
12/8/2019
Katherine Elisabeth Clark joins Philadelphia Women in Film and Television’s panel featuring PopUp Anthology, qFLIX Philadelphia, BlackStar Film Festival, and The Women’s Film Festival for a day-long film festival strategy session. Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pwift-presents-film-festival-strategy-session-tickets-77738543075
11/18/2019
Katherine Elisabeth Clark discusses film festivals at Temple University’s “HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR FILM TO FESTIVALS” event.
Charles Library on Temple Campus, 5pm-8pm
11/3/2019
Ways to Look at the Moon screens at PA Indie Shorts Film Festival
Nominated: Best Local Short
10/12/2019
Ways to Look at the Moon screens at Flyway Film Festival
Awarded: Best Narrative Short
10/6/2019
Ways to Look at the Moon screens at Mystic Film Festival
10/5/2019
Ways to Look at the Moon screens at Westfield International Film Festival
Awarded: Best Female Filmmaker, Best Cinematography. Nominated: Best Drama, Best Actress.
10/4/2019
Ways to Look at the Moon screens at Oaxaca Film Festival
Award Nominee.
09/29/2019
Ways to Look at the Moon screens at Philadelphia Unnamed Film Festival
09/28/2019
Ways to Look at the Moon screens at Charlotte Film Festival
09/27/2019 & 09/28/2019
Ways to Look at the Moon screens at Gig Harbor Film Festival
Nominated: Best Short Film
09/21/2019
Ways to Look at the Moon screens at Full Bloom Film Festival
09/17/2019
Ways to Look at the Moon screens at KaPow Intergalactic Film Festival
Nominated: Best Cinematography, Best Drama, Best Director
09/16/2019
Ways to Look at the Moon screens at Bideodromo Experimental Film and Video Festival
09/15/2019
Ways to Look at the Moon screens at Detroit SheTown Film Festival
Honorable Mention: Best Writing
09/06/2019
Ways to Look at the Moon screens at Oil Valley Film Festival
08/18/2019
Ways to Look at the Moon screens at Sunrise 45 Film Festival
08/08/2019
Ways to Look at the Moon screens at Monmouth Film Festival
Award Nominee
07/11/2019
Ways to Look at the Moon screens in Philly Film Showcase
Meet Katherine Elisabeth Clark! Read the interview with Philly Film Society.
06/15/2019
Ways to Look at the Moon screens at Trenton’s annual Art All Night
04/27/2019
Ways to Look at the Moon screens at Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival.
Awarded Best Short Film. Nominated: Best Actress, Best Director
04/05/2019
Ways to Look at the Moon screens at Media Film Festival
03/31/2019
Ways to Look at the Moon screens at Trenton Film Festival
03/30/2019
Ways to Look at the Moon premieres at Maryland International Film Festival
03/18/2019
11/16/2018
Celebrating the completion of Ways to Look at the Moon, cast, crew, friends, family, and the community celebrate at Artworks Trenton. We raise $300 from entry donations: half for Artworks Trenton, and half for our festival submission fees. The preview party is standing room only.
9/20/2018
Katherine Clark serves a judge at the 6th Annual Westfield International Film Festival, taking place from September 20-23 at the James Ward Mansion in Westfield, New Jersey.
04/16/2018
Beta Persei screens at Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival and is awarded Best Sci-Fi/Horror short.
Winter 2017-18
Katherine Clark begins fundraising for a new short called Ways to Look at the Moon, with producers Amy Frear and Adrian Colon. The successful Kickstarter ends with over $10,000. Production begins this winter, with post-production efforts commencing throughout 2018.
10/01/2017
Beta Persei screens at Philadelphia Unnamed Film Festival, resulting in some local praise from Cinedelphia.
Read the article - Beta Persei in Cinedelphia
09/22/2017
Katherine Clark serves a judge at the 5th Annual Rahway International Film Festival, taking place from September 22-24 at the James Ward Mansion in Westfield, New Jersey.
6/23/2017
Beta Persei screens at Female Eye Film Festival in Toronto
4/7/2017
Beta Persei screens at Philadelphia Film Society's Philly Film Showcase
3/9/2017
Beta Persei screens at the Newtown Theater in Newtown, PA for its Independent Film Night on Thursday, March 9th at 7:30.
2/9/2017
Pololia completes the year long component of Creative Lab Hawaii, sponsored by WGA West, the state of Hawaii, and Hawaii International Film Festival. Learn more about the writers workshop at http://creativelab.hawaii.gov/.
11/13/2016
Beta Persei screens at the 13th Annual New York City Horror Film Festival
11/6/2016
Beta Persei screens at the 13th Annual Another Hole in the Head Film Festival, San Francisco's genre film fest. Beta Persei will be screening during the Myths, Legends, and Fairy Tales program.
"Ancient myths, urban legends, and tales the Grimm brothers never dreamed of." 3pm at New People Cinema.
10/23/16
Katherine Clark takes home the Directorial Discovery Award at the Academy Qualifying Rhode Island International Film Festival's Vortex!
10/18/16-10/23/16
8/14/16
Beta Persei screens in Jersey City, NJ at Brightside Tavern Film Festival.
4/12/16
Orchids screens in Indiana, PA
3/28/16
Beta Persei screens in Montclair, NJ
3/14/16-3/18/16
2/16/16
Beta Persei screens in New Hope, PA
11/2/15
10/24/15
PopUp Anthology's Kick-Off event, a community pop-up series. See more at www.PopUpAnthology.com.