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International Film Festival Rotterdam 2021 IFFR Trainee Program for Young Film Critics

by OFA September 29, 2020

written by OFA

Application Deadline: 28 October 2020

A group of young and motivated professional film critics from outside the Netherlands are invited to cover our festival. IFFR provide them with the means to sharpen their journalistic practice and explore the wide landscape of independent cinema on offer at IFFR, one of the major international film festivals for press, industry members, and audiences.

The program provides a unique insight into a broad range of programs on offer at our festival, ranging from films by well-known arthouse auteurs to more experimental and obscure cinematic gems and from art installations and performances to talks and film industry conferences.

Trainee programme (5 to 8 candidates every year)

As a trainee, you are part of the editorial team of the festival.
You will have meetings with experienced film critics from different backgrounds, cover the festival for your own journalistic affiliation and be part of IFFR’s editorial staff.
Of course, you will also get to experience the full joy of being at International Film Festival Rotterdam.
With the changing media landscape in mind, this year’s programme will put special focus on candidates with mixed talents – next to excellent writing skills, experience in (or great ideas for) audiovisual, audio or other innovative modes of journalism are appreciated.

Requirements

You are under 30 years of age.
Fluent command of the English language (written and spoken)
Demonstrable experience in film criticism (print, video, audio or online media) + storyboard or any creative form of daily reporting
Addresses the following topics: film review, festival review, Film Industry reports and trends, arts & culture review, masterclasses and talks review
You’re not yet established enough to profit from privileges such as attending international film festivals outside your country
You have made an agreement(s) with relevant print and/or online media to publish reports on International Film Festival Rotterdam 2019.

Benefits

Complimentary IFFR 2021 press accreditation
A partial refund of travel costs when traveling from outside Europe
A full schedule.
IFFR aims at making trainees fully integral to the festival and lets them participate in the delivery of daily festival outlets.
The trainees will form a team, hosted by the IFFR Press Office and the festival editorial staff.
You get to explore all aspects of IFFR (screenings, exhibitions, Q&A sessions, masterclasses and talks, debates, film industry conferences) as part of the program and to cover for your own media.
If your participation is successful and you have published reports that meet IFFR’s standards (both in quality and quantity), you get the opportunity to visit the next edition of the festival as an accredited journalist.

How to apply

To apply for the edition in 2021 we need you to provide us with the following*:

Motivational letter
Current CV
The name and details of an affiliate for which you will cover IFFR 2021
A recommendation letter of an editor(-in-chief) of that affiliate
3 pieces (written, audio or video) of recent work

*Please send all the information in one combined PDF file to [email protected]

Deadline for submitting is Wednesday 28 October 2020

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2021 IFFR Trainee Program

September 29, 2020 0 comments

Call for Applications

International Film Festival Rotterdam 2017 IFFR Trainee Program for Young Film Critics (Funded to Rotterdam, Netherland)

by OFA October 3, 2016

written by OFA

Application Deadline: Friday 4 November, 2016.

International Film Festival Rotterdam is looking for participants for the 19th IFFR Trainee Project for Young Film Critics, taking place during its 46th edition (25 January – 5 February, 2017). If you are a talented young film critic interested in joining this project and you meet the criteria listed below, please send us your application before Friday 4 November, 2016.

The IFFR Trainee Project for Young Film Critics, created in 1998, is IFFR talent development programme that offers up to four young (under 30 years), motivated and talented professional film critics from outside the Netherlands a chance to travel abroad, cover a major international film festivals and, in particular, get acquainted with International Film Festival Rotterdam and the broad range of independent cinema it offers.

As a Trainee you are part of the editorial staff of the festival paper, will have 2-3 expert meetings with experienced film critics, will cover the festival for your own affiliation, write a final festival report for the FIPRESCI website and of course enjoy the full pleasure of being at International Film Festival Rotterdam.

International Film Festival Rotterdam supports film making, film producing and journalistic talent on several levels: the main festival section Bright Future (including competitions for both features and shorts) presents recent works by first and second time filmmakers; Rotterdam’s Hubert Bals Fund contributes to film projects in developing countries and co-production market CineMart organizes a trainee project for young film producers (Rotterdam Lab) in close collaboration with its partner organizations. Recognizing the important role of film criticism to the perception of independent cinema, IFFR organizes a trainee project for young film critics.

Eligibility Requirements:

Age under 30 years
Fluent command of the English language (written and spoken)
Demonstrable experience in film criticism (print or online media)
Not yet established enough to profit from facilities as attending international film festivals outside your country
Have agreement(s) with relevant print and/or online media to publish reports on International Film Festival Rotterdam 2016

Benefits:

Complimentary IFFR 2017 press accreditation
Budget hotel accommodation in Rotterdam
Partial refund of travel costs when traveling from outside Europe
A full schedule. IFFR wants its trainee film critics to really participate in the festival and interact with other industry professionals. The trainees will form a team, hosted by the IFFR Press Office and the festival editorial staff. You get to explore all aspects of IFFR (screenings, exhibitions, Q&A sessions, and debates) as part of the program and to cover for your own media
If your participation is successful and you have published reports that meet IFFR standards (in both quality and quantity) you get the opportunity to visit the next edition of the festival as an accredited journalist

How to Apply:

Your application should include digital versions (Word, jpg or pdf) of the following documents and information:

A motivation letter to support your application: explain why this project and the Rotterdam festival appeals to you and what you can offer the festival
Your resume (CV) including your contact details and date of birth.
Up to three proofs of recent work you published on (independent) film or film festivals. If not in English, provide the original articles with English translations to demonstrate your command of this language
Information about your affiliation(s): title, name of chief editor, postal address, phone number, email account, periodicity, circulation, web address, estimated unique page views per month.
A recommendation letter (on company letterhead) of your principal affiliation’s chief editor assigning you to cover IFFR 2016 and confirming that your report will be published.
Please send in your application by email to [email protected] before Friday 4 November 2016. You will receive notificiation on the selection Friday 2 December at the latest.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the IFFR Trainee Project for Young Film Critics

October 3, 2016 2 comments

Call for Applications

2015 International Film Festival Rotterdam Trainee Project for Young Film Critics

by lanredahunsi October 17, 2014

written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: Friday 7 November 2014.

The IFFR Trainee Project for Young Film Critics is a talent development program that offers up to three young (under 30 years), motivated and talented professional film critics from outside the Netherlands a chance to travel abroad to cover a major international film festival, to get acquainted with the Rotterdam film festival in particular and the broad range of independent cinema it offers.

The project was created in 1998 to open up opportunities for young and upcoming film critics to explore and sharpen their knowledge and views on independent and experimental cinema – and the festivals, like International Film Festival Rotterdam, that present it.

Trainee programme
The programme of the Trainee Project includes contributing to the festival’s newspaper Daily Tiger and the IFFR website by exploring an assigned part of the festival; taking part in expert meetings with experienced film critics; participating in the Rotterdam FIPRESCI jury and reporting about the festival for own affiliation(s).

What to expect
– Complimentary IFFR 2015 press accreditation

– Budget hotel accommodation in Rotterdam from 22 – 31 January 2015

– Partial refund of travel costs when traveling from outside Europe

– A full schedule. IFFR wants its trainee film critics to really participate in the festival and interact with other industry professionals. The trainees will form a team, hosted by the IFFR Press Office and the Daily Tiger editorial staff. You get to explore all aspects of IFFR (screenings, exhibitions, Q&A sessions, and debates) as part of the program and to cover for your own media

– If your participation is successful and you have published reports that meet IFFR standards (in both quality and quantity) you get the opportunity to visit the next edition of the festival as an accredited journalist

Criteria for application
– Age under 30 years

– Fluent command of the English language (written and spoken)

– Demonstrable experience in film criticism (print or online media)

– Not yet established enough to profit from facilities as attending international film festivals outside your country

– Have agreement(s) with relevant print and/or online media to publish reports on International Film Festival Rotterdam 2015

How to apply
Your application should include digital versions (Word, jpg or pdf) of the following documents and information:

– A motivation letter to support your application: explain why this project and the Rotterdam festival appeals to you and what you can offer the festival

– Your resume (CV) including your contact details and date of birth.

– Up to three proofs of recent work you published on (independent) film or film festivals. If not in English, provide the original articles with English translations to demonstrate your command of this language

– Information about your affiliation(s): title, name of chief editor, postal address, phone number, email account, periodicity, circulation, web address, estimated unique page views per month.

– A recommendation letter (on company letterhead) of your principal affiliation’s chief editor assigning you to cover IFFR 2015 and confirming that your report will be published.

– Please send in your application by e-mail to [email protected] or by land mail to IFFR Press Office, PO Box 21696, 3001 AR Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

You will receive notificiation on the selection Friday December 5 at the latest.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the International Film Festival Rotterdam Trainee Project for Young Film Critics

October 17, 2014 0 comments