Byron Hurt Looking for Aspiring Filmmakers

Byron Hurt who directed the film Hip Hop: Beyond Beats & Rhymes is looking for aspiring filmmakers to work for him in New Jersey. Check out the info below:

Search for Talent
Are you a New Jersey resident tired of commuting into New York City to work on film projects? Are you willing to commute from New York City to New Jersey to be a part of a winning documentary production team?

If yes, then New Jersey-based award-winning documentary filmmaker Byron Hurt (God Bless the Child Productions) has a solution. He is fielding résumés and sample reels for future projects for these and other positions:

Editors
Editor Assistants
Producers
Associate Producers
Basic Requirements
At least two recommendations are required per position

Editors: at least 10 years of substantial experience as a documentary film editor. Must send an editing reel along with résumé.

Editor Assistants: 3-5 years experience and must have a command of Final Cut Pro 6.
Producers: 5-7 years of experience in the documentary filmmaking field. Producer reels are encouraged.

Associate Producers: 3-5 years experience in this position.

Production Managers: 5-7 years of experience in this position.

Production Assistants: Must show evidence of previous experience as an intern or Production Assistant for TV news productions or documentary films. Must also be very reliable and hard-working (can apply work experience toward college credit).

Interns: Young people looking for experience in the documentary filmmaking business are encouraged to submit résumés. Must be enthusiastic and hard working. Can apply work experience toward high school or college credit.

Other Important Notes
Preference will be given to New Jersey residents with requisite talent and experience. Potential candidates with cars are preferred.
Résumés due July 31, 2008. Positions begin in Fall 2008.
Please send all résumés and sample reels to:
Byron Hurt
P.O. Box 5463
Plainfield, NJ 07061
PLEASE, NO PHONE CALLS AT THIS TIME.

For more information about Byron Hurt and God Bless the Child Productions, Inc., please go to www.bhurt.com