Call for Creatives! We’re Hiring a Videographer


PROJECT SUMMARY
Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy (CSSDP) is expanding its Get Sensible program into Ontario by creating a series of unique PSAs. These PSAs will use Gen Z humor to effectively share harm reduction information from the Sensible Cannabis Education booklets. The aim is to promote responsible cannabis use by creatively subverting traditional PSA formats and providing diverse representation of youth experiences. The approach to executing these PSAs will be informed by a series of youth-led focus groups to hear directly from young people what types of messaging best resonates with them, and what mediums they are most likely to engage with (ie. long or short form videos, posters, comics, zines, etc.).

 

POSITION SUMMARY
We are looking for a videographer to help shoot a short film that follows a group of old highschool friends as they reconnect over summer holiday. During the evening they explore their relationships with themselves, each other, and cannabis. The short film is expected to be 10-20 minutes in length.

This position is a one time engagement, taking place from Friday, July 19th- Saturday, July 20th. Compensation for videographers is $300 per day for up to 2 full days of work (depending if reshoots are needed.) Shooting will take place in Winlaw, BC (Sinixt Land).

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Person with lived or living experience of cannabis use based in the West Kootenays (Nelson, Castlegar, Trail, Slocan Valley etc.)
  • Demonstrated skill in shooting video (examples of previous works) 
  • Proficiency using film equipment and a variety of shooting techniques
  • Having access to filming and sound equipment is an asset
  • Strong verbal and team communication skill
  • Has access to transportation getting to and from Winlaw, BC
    (transportation options can be discussed if necessary) 
  • Interest in drug policy reform, grassroots social change movements, peer-to-peer education or youth organizing considered an asset

 

HOW TO APPLY
Send your resume and portfolio with examples of your previous works to Heath at getsensible@cssdp.org. Applications due Monday, July 15th, 11:59PM EST.

Let us know why you’re interested in and a good fit for the film. Please inform us if you have access to filming and sound equipment in your application.

 

You will hear back to us by July 17th 2024. 

 

Disclaimers

We define youth loosely as people under 30, but also see youth as a fluid and self-defined experience (not strict about it), we define lived experience also as having some familiarity/experience with cannabis and being comfortable talking about it.

Since this film revolves around cannabis themes and cannabis use, we request that individuals are comfortable with the substance and are at ease portraying themselves under its influence or interacting with cannabis-related items.

CSSDP is an anti-oppression based organization that values diversity. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, queer and trans people, people of colour, people who use drugs, queer folks and youth with other identities that are often marginalized. CSSDP is committed to being an accessible employer. Please let us know of any accommodations you might require throughout the application process and throughout your time working with CSSDP your feedback is encouraged.