Head Projectionist

Salary: £24,000

Since 2005, Close-Up has established itself as a unique film resource. Our guiding principle is to provide access for everyone to film culture and history through our library, film screenings and online archive.

Close-Up’s film programmes present a series of films that shaped the art of cinema and its history including regular special events with filmmakers present to discuss their work. Close-Up is committed to supporting and developing the exhibition of independent and experimental cinema, focusing on the cross over between the arts and film culture. With 40 comfortable seats, the theatre is equipped with DCI compliant digital projection (DCP), reel-to-reel 35mm, 16mm, DV etc, and a 5.1 surround sound system.

HEAD PROJECTIONIST SPECIFICATION

Close-Up is seeking a full-time head projectionist to oversee projection in our 40-seat cinema. Duties will include: projecting for Close-Up film programmes and private hires; film transport coordination; general booth upkeep and general maintenance of film projectors (2x Kinoton FP30-D & Elf EX 6000) and digital projector (NEC NC800C), servers (Doremi DCP-2000 & LANsat) and sound equipment; scheduling for other projection staff and covers.

Applicant must have flexible availability including nights, weekends and occasional mornings. Screenings are held seven days a week. Work hours will be a minimum of 40 hrs/week.

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To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to info@closeupfilmcentre.com

Please make sure you specify which position you are applying for in your cover letter.

Please note due to limited resources we are only able to respond to shortlisted applicants.

The closing date for this position is 09/11/2018 at 23:59