reelout, Kingston’s annual not for profit queer film + video festival, is
seeking a Festival Director to oversee the coordination of our 10th annual
festival and the general administration of the organization.

THE POSITION

The Festival Director is responsible for ensuring the continued success of
the reelout queer film + video festival, which is currently entering its
10th year of operation. The Director’s duties include:

- Festival and event coordination
- Volunteer coordination
- Supervision of seasonal staff and other contract workers
- Strategic planning with the reelout Board and Collective
- Public and community relations
- Fundraising including donor and corporate sponsor relations
- General organizational administration including budget monitoring -
Management of the festival office
- Content development for the festival website and programme guide

The Director will work in collaboration with the reelout collective, board
and staff to carry out these duties. Ultimately, the Festival Director
takes a leadership role in ensuring that reelout’s annual queer film +
video festival runs smoothly and maintains its place as one of the premier
cultural events in the city of Kingston.

ASSETS AND QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will have:

- Experience navigating the complex world of arts presentation activities
- A passion for film + video
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with public speaking
- An ability to multi-task
- Good interpersonal communication skills
- The ability to inspire confidence and enthusiasm in staff and volunteers
- Some experience in a leadership or management role
- A commitment to queer and trans communities

Demonstrated success in securing funding from charitable foundations, arts
councils and the business community is an asset.

RENUMERATION

Contract position from June 2008 - April 2009, 20$ per hour at 22 hours
per week.

TO APPLY

Application deadline: May 8, 2008.

Please include: A CV or resume; a cover letter explaining why you would be
suitable for this position; and the names and contact information of two
referees who know you and your capabilities (at least one from a recent
employer).

Mail:
reelout arts project inc.
336a Barrie Street
Kingston ON K7K 3T1

Fax: 613-767-9843

Email: smatthews99@msn.com

Questions regarding this position can be directed to Scott at (613)
329-1421 or to smatthews99@msn.com.

You will only be contacted if we would like to interview you for this
position. Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted within 2
weeks of the closing date.

Bringing queer film to Kingston!

This year at reelout we have a spectacular line-up of independent queer film + video from Canada and around the world, and over 10 visiting artists from across the Country. Check out this year’s programme on-line at www.reelout.com or pick-up a programme guide from one of our ticket venues, or festival sponsors.

Tickets
Gala Night Feature & Party: $15, Party Only: $10
Individual Programmes: $9
The Curiosity of Chance Programme: (by donation)
Festival Pass (for all 12 programmes including all galas & parties): $65

Advance Ticket Sales
Starting Dec 22 @ Novel Idea, 156 Princess St - 613 546 9799
Starting Jan 7 @ Destinations, JDUC, Queen’s University - 613 533 6670
www.mydestinations.ca

DURING THE FESTIVAL, TICKETS ARE ON SALE ON LOCATION 20 MINUTES PRIOR TO SCREENING.

For more info: see www.reelout.com or email pthompson@reelout.com

For more information please visit: www.reelout.com or email programming@reelout.com

Also, reelout would like to expand its volunteer base for the festival. In particular, they are seeking interested community members who will be in Kingston for a few years, and who are able to participate throughout the year, including during the summer months.

To volunteer, or for more information, please email: festival[at]reelout.com

www.reelout.com

A fantastic list of events for this year’s PRIDE is now up at www.kingstonpride.org.

Events include:

June 8 - Pride Dance
June 9 - Interfaith Gathering, Parade (12pm), Post Pride Picnic
June 12 - Free Queer Volleyball
June 13 - “Coming Out as an Artist” Roundtable
June 14 - Kingston Pride: Part of Tradition – An Evening of 2 Spirited Teachings
And much more!

reelout, Kingston’s annual not for profit queer film + video festival is seeking an Advertising Sales Director.

THE POSITION

The Advertising Sales Director is responsible for selling advertisements that appear in our annual festival programme guide to local and regional supporters. Responsibilities include:

- Working with the Festival Director and the Graphic Designer to create a viable, effective advertising sell-sheet to use as a sales tool in securing advertisers
- Creating written materials to be used in contact with repeat and new advertisers
- Maintaining the existing list of advertisers/sponsors
- Closing sales and maintaining positive contacts and relationships with current and prospective advertisers/sponsors
- Creating and delivering invoices and collecting monies
- Collecting advertising image files in appropriate electronic format and delivering them to the graphic designer

ASSETS AND QUALIFICATIONS

The suitable candidate will:

- Be a motivated and eager sales representative
- Have experience building positive relationships with the local business community
- Understand the importance of maintaining active communications with existing and prospective advertisers
- Have a demonstrated commitment to the queer community

RENUMERATION

Contract Position, 6 weeks for sales hours (12$ per hour at 20 hours per week) plus commission on all sales (both repeat and new advertisers). Approximately $3000-$3500 total, assuming maintenance of last year’s levels of advertising sales.

TO APPLY

Deadline: May 1, 2007.

Please include: A CV or resume; a cover letter explaining why you would be suitable for this position; and the names and contact information of two references who know you and your capabilities (at least one from a recent employer).

Please send via email: jobs@reelout.com.

Via mail: reelout c/o Samantha King, President, reelout Board of Directors, 2 Rideau Terrace, Kingston, Ontario K7K 1J3.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to Samantha at (613) 549-3468 or to jobs@reelout.com.

You will only be contacted if we would like to interview you for this position. Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted within 2-3 weeks of the closing date.

reelout, Kingston’s annual not for profit queer film + video festival, is seeking a part-time Festival Director.

THE POSITION

The Festival Director is responsible for ensuring the continued success of the reelout queer film + video festival. The Director’s duties include:

- Volunteer coordination
- Supervision of seasonal staff and other contract workers
- Public and community relations
- Donor and corporate sponsor relations
- Management of the festival office
- General administration
- Content development for the festival website

Ultimately, the Festival Director takes a leadership role in ensuring that reelout’s annual queer film + video festival runs smoothly and maintains its place as one of the premier cultural events in the city of Kingston.

ASSETS AND QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will enjoy:

- Experience navigating the complex world of arts presentation activities
- A passion for film + video
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with public speaking
- An ability to multi-task
- Good interpersonal communication skills
- The ability to inspire confidence and enthusiasm in staff and volunteers
- Some experience in a leadership or management role
- A commitment to the queer community
- Demonstrated success in securing funding from charitable foundations, arts councils and the business community is an asset.

RENUMERATION

Contract position. Ten months (June 2007-March 2008), 20$ per hour at 20 hours per week. Total: $17,000.

TO APPLY

Application deadline: May 1, 2007.

Please include: A CV or resume; a cover letter explaining why you would be suitable for this position; and the names and contact information of two referees who know you and your capabilities (at least one from a recent employer).

Please send via email: jobs@reelout.com.

Via mail: reelout c/o Samantha King, President, reelout Board of Directors, 2 Rideau Terrace, Kingston, Ontario K7K 1J3.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to Samantha at (613) 549-3468 or to jobs@reelout.com.

You will only be contacted if we would like to interview you for this position. Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted within 2-3 weeks of the closing date.

Their new address is:

reelout queer film + video festival
336A Barrie Street
Kingston, ON
K7K 3T1

Their phone number to change soon, but for the mean time, you may continue to use the OPIRG number - 613-533-3189 ext. 3

For more information on reelout please see: www.reelout.com

The beds are being built as you read this! Located on MacDonnell Street near Brock Street.

A full plot is $20. A half plot is $10. People must also be willing to donate 5 hours of work during the season.

To get involved, contact sunnysidegarden@riseup.net.

Check out the recent coverage of the garden in the Kingston Whig-Standard, March 20, 2007.

Join the organizing committee for our annual reelout closing gala party which, this year, will be held at the intimate and stylish Luke’s. It’s a chance to mingle with our visiting filmmakers and reminisce about the festival that was while enjoying drinks and complimentary appetizers. Anyone who attended the festival is invited to join us but, as space is limited, priority entry will be granted to festival pass holders, volunteers, sponsors, and closing film audience members.

For more info: www.reelout.com