Release Date: Monday, July 25, 2011
By Sharmina Manandhar, Media Relations Specialist
Chickasaw Nation Media Relations Office
"The Cherokee Word for Water," a feature length movie to be filmed in the Tahlequah area in September, is seeking participants for the Indian Film-Training Program.
Participants will be trained by the heads of each department in which they work and will have work experience that extend beyond the film world. They will also receive credit in the film as well as have the opportunity to be added to Oklahoma state crew production list for future films shot in the state.
Participants will be required to work a minimum of 10 to 16 hours a day, six days a week. Lunch will be provided during shoot weeks. Participants are not required to live in Tahlequah, but must be responsible for securing and covering their own housing.
Interested individuals must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid Oklahoma state driver's license, a clean driving record and agree to commit to the full four weeks of filming, including necessary pre-production time. The rate of pay is $600 a week.
To apply, please email the following information to outreach@cw4w.com by Aug. 3, 2011. Applicants may include their resume or other relevant information.
Name:
Phone:
Email:
Address:
Tribal Affiliation:
Date available to start:
Do you have any scheduling conflicts?
Please describe your past work experience.
Please list any special skills you have.
Why are you interested in this program?
What areas of movie making most interest you?
Do you have a car? If so, what make/model?