In The News
National Endowment for the Humanities Grant for Media Projects
“The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Public Programs is accepting applications for the Media Projects program. The purpose of this program is to support collaboration between media producers and scholars to develop humanities content and to prepare documentary film, television, radio, and podcast projects that engage public audiences with humanities ideas in creative and appealing ways. All projects must be grounded in humanities scholarship. Media Projects makes awards at two levels: Development and Production.”
The deadline for this funding opportunity is January 5, 2021.
Photographer / Videographer job opening at the University of Maine
From the job description: “The Photographer/Videographer will photograph and videotape high-quality images and productions for use in University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias communications and marketing efforts, including student recruitment publications, annual reports, news releases, magazines, promotional and informational displays, scholarly journals, websites and social media content, and other projects as assigned.
Job location is Orono.
Producer’s Guild of America (PGA) issues “COVID Safety Protocals” for Producing Independent Productions
The guidelines offered are meant to be used in conjunction with “The Safe Way Forward” issued by the DGA, SAG-AFTRA, IATSE and Teamsters and the “Basic Crafts and the Industry White Paper” issued by the Industry Wide Labor Management Safety Committee Task Force.
Areas covered include:
- Summary of COVID-19 Safety Mandates
- Greenlight / Startup Questions
- Prepro Recommendations
- Red Light Protocols
- Code of Conduct
- Health and Safety Dept Description
- Budget Considerations
- Notes from the Field
COVID-19 Micro-Enterprise Business Grant Program
The Maine Department of Economic & Community Development (DECD) in partnership with the Maine Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) will provide grants of up to $5,000 for businesses with five or fewer employees, with an owner whose income is in a low to moderate range as defined by the department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Crew Call
TV SERIES LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED FREELANCE PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS
Hi Maine! Currently in search of experienced freelance production assistants for new TV survival series filming in Maine’s Franklin County this Aug-Oct. Six-episode series airing 2021 on major American channel. Must be outdoorsy, and willing/able to work as a local in the Rangeley area; production does not provide lodging.
If you fit the bill — experienced PA who can work full time as a local in the Rangeley area this Aug-Oct — please send cover letter and resume/credits to devonplatte@gmail.com
