We are currently seeking proposals by a programmer, or co-programmers, for our 2020 Flaherty NYC Programmer Residency. The format of Flaherty NYC has been redesigned to engage a single programmer (or co-programmers) to develop an ambitious screening series in New York City and allow for other professional development opportunities.
Flaherty NYC is one of the cornerstone projects of the Flaherty, home of the annual Robert Flaherty Film Seminar. We are eager to engage the New York public with thoughtful and provocative cinema, rich with discussion and discourse.
Flaherty NYC is a seasonal screening series which presents innovative and groundbreaking films, followed by a 45-minute, in-depth discussion with the makers on aesthetics, the production process, and the challenges of the work. Programmers are asked to create a theme for the series along with a carefully crafted post-screening discussions between the filmmakers, audience members and moderator. Each discussion will build upon the last, as we explore the theme over the course of the season.
Venue: New York City
Requirements:
participate in monthly meetings (Jan - Oct) w/ Flaherty staff in preparation for the Spring program and Fall series
receive mentorship from past Flaherty NYC & Flaherty Film Seminar programmers.
attend the 2020 Robert Flaherty Film Seminar in June and present at the Flaherty Fellows Curatorial Workshop.
programmer/s must attend screenings to introduce films and filmmakers.
write an essay about your Fall 2020 series.
deliver final report on residency
Number of Programs:
1 retrospective of films screened at past Flaherty Seminars, relevant to the theme you are proposing (Spring 2020).
6-night series, one every other Monday, October - December, 2020
(Max. 90 min. film program, followed by 45-minutes of discussion)