Position: Artistic Director, The Images Festival, Toronto, CANADA

Organization: The Images Festival, entering its 20th year, features Canadian
and international film and video, and related new media, installations and
performances. This Toronto-based festival combines theatrical exhibition
with gallery-based installations and features symposia, artists'
retrospectives, special curated programs and publications alongside its
annual competition selection of artists' film and video. Images is a dynamic
annual forum for excellence and innovation in the media arts.

Summary: The Artistic Director of the Images Festival will play a pivotal
role in the media arts sector in Toronto and beyond. The AD oversees
programming for the Images Festival, working closely with other members of
programming staff.

Responsibilities: The Artistic Director's responsibilities include, but are
not limited to, the following:

Programming:
* Establishing the overall programming direction for the Images Festival, in
conjunction with, and with the approval of, the Executive Director and the
Board;
* Researching, soliciting and selecting films, videos, and related works for
presentation at the Images Festival (including works in performance,
installation and new media);
* Writing curatorial statements, program descriptions and descriptions of
individual works;
* Working with an ad-hoc 20th Anniversary Committee, guest curators,
programmers, screening committees, awards juries, writers and/or
organizations on specific projects, including publications and commissioning
projects, where required;
* Arranging (or supervising the arrangement of) bookings, and acting as a
liaison with local, national, and international distributors and with all
participating artists, directors, producers, etc.;
* Arranging rental and negotiating fees with exhibiting artists and/or
distributors;
* Participating in programming related aspects of Images Festival publicity,
i.e. conducting interviews w/print, television, radio & web-based media
outlets;
* Programming for members screenings, outreach and touring projects.

Working in conjunction with the Programmers and other staff to:
* Coordinate certain aspects of catalogue production including gathering
photo stills and other relevant materials;
*Coordinate print traffic prior to and during the Images Festival;
*Arrange hospitality, travel, accommodation, and support for guests of the
Images Festival;
*Host guests during the Festival
*Arrange and manage technical and logistical details regarding venue,
equipment, projectionists, etc.

Administrative:
*Prepare and submit grant requests and grant reports related to programming;
*Develop and work within an established programming budget and timeline,
develop budgets and timelines pertaining to specific programming projects,
and manage expenses and revenue related to programming;
*Work with ED and programming staff to ensure that all programming adheres
to mandate and organizational priorities of the Images Festival.
*Work with the ED and Festival Manager to select the appropriate Images
Festival venues;
*Ensure that all programming databases are up-to-date.

Sponsorship development:
* Assist with planning and proposals for aspects of fund development related
to Images Festival programming, including special initiatives and focused
projects.

Publicity:
* Assist with creating and maintaining a marketing strategy and timeline;
* Service media requests for materials and information (as needed by the
Publicist);
* Work with the Publicist and staff to develop PR materials, such as press
releases.

Skills Required:
-Extensive experience in media arts programming.
-Familiarity with the not-for-profit arts sector.
-Strong oral and written communication skills.
-Highly organized, able to multitask, work under pressure and meet
deadlines.
-Computer literacy (word processing, excel, email, web).

The following will be considered assets:
-Strong interest/experience in media arts study, education and practice.
-Experience with critical arts writing, publishing, and related fields.
-Fluency in both official languages.

Salary and Benefits:
-Salary is based on a full-time-equivalent range of $30,000 - $35,000 per
annum (commensurate with experience)
Health benefits, opportunities for international travel and professional
development.

Deadline: Friday 07 July 2006, 5:00 pm
Start Date: August 2006

Apply in writing to: Hiring Committee, The Images Festival,
401 Richmond Street West, Suite 448, Toronto, Ontario M5V 3A8 Canada
Fax: (416) 971-7412
Email: images@imagesfestival.com (With RTF or PDF attachments only)
No phone calls please.

The Images Festival is an equal opportunity employer. For more information
about the festival please visit our website at www.imagesfestival.com
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for
an interview will be contacted.


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The Images Festival is made possible thanks to our gracious funders: The
Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council, the Department
Canadian Heritage, the City of Toronto through the Toronto Arts Council,
Telefilm Canada, The Ontario Trillium Foundation and the Department of
Foreign Affairs.
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–
Scott Miller Berry
Executive Director

THE IMAGES FESTIVAL
401 Richmond Street West, Suite 448
Toronto. Ontario M5V 3A8 CANADA

(T) 001+ 416.971.8405
(F) 001+ 416.971.7412
http://www.imagesfestival.com

20th Edition ////// 5-14 April 2007