Volunteer Filmmaker Documentary Maker Producer Director Film Crew
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Position Overview & Specifications
Our dynamic, creative, innovative East London Community Arts Charity WIILMA www.wiilma.org is recruiting for filmakers and storytellers for our WIILMA Community Voices Project but also fiction based films.
We are looking for kind, friendly, reliable and confident people who can motivate and bring people together or work as team, able to capture stories and communicate a message with conviction, integrity and confidence, communicate and highlight social issues the charity feels strongly about.
Various issues ranging from loneliness, disappearing community and Arts spaces, digital exclusion, gender based violence, social inequality, but also to make short films to cover our very innovative community arts projects etc
WIILMA as a charity primarily exist to reduce loneliness, isolation and connect individuals and communities through music, creativity and diversity, by sharing professional skills from across the creative industries however we are also moving into the area of social improvement and campaigns through our WIILMA Community Voices Project.
You may also be taking photographs (if you wish) and making short films and documentaries for ready for screenings on various platforms and film festivals annually such as with our partners suchhe Barbican and to launch on our own YouTube Channel @wiilmamusicarts
Meetings will be online but physical events and meetings will generally be within Waltham Forest, East London close to Leyton or Leytonstone Tube Station on the central line (close to Stratford.)
Please apply with your CV by emailing the address on our website and filling out the short volunteer application form on our our website www.wiilma.org/volunteer selecting Filmmaker from the drop down menu, also emailing us any links to you performing or your recordings.
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with your community whilst sharing your skills and qualities and gaining valuable experience and a respected platform through our organisation.
Please note this opportunity will be particularly suitable to those based in London or able to travel to East London, the majority of our events tend to take place on Weekends or weekday evenings spread out across the year, take a look at our website to find out more.
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Volunteer
Salary: Up to £0.02 per year
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- 'Why are you interested in this role and joining WIILMA?'
- Why do you feel uyou will make a great WIILMA Filmmaker/Documentary/Short film maker
- Will you be able to bring your own camera and equipment? (As the charity cannot currently supply this, though we may possibly be able to hire for specific events)
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- Video Editing: 1 year (preferred)
- Filmmaking: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Volunteer Filmmaker Documentary Maker Producer Director Film Crew roles across WIILMA's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,000 - £40,484 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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