Trainee Producer Placement Opportunity

Candidates should be based or born in Wales. 

The trainee producer will be based from home with potential travel expected around South Wales. The successful candidate will work with the Producers and production team for a total of 10 days. The film has been selected to open Sheffield DocFest in June, and the candidate would ideally be able to work 2-3 days during the lead up to the festival in preparation for the first screening.

The rest of the placement would take place in autumn around the film’s theatrical release and would involve work connected to building audiences, grassroots campaigns, and distribution of the film. The schedule of days per week/non-consecutive days is flexible and can be discussed at interview stage. 

Still Pushing Pineapples

A melancholic yet heartfelt story of the former singer of pop band Black Lace and his journey on the road with his aging mother and partner, as he aims for a comeback. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting the producers in all aspects of their work 
• Supporting producers with lead up to the Sheffield DocFest – support with guest list of opening screening and help manage screening logistics
• Researching audiences
• Finding new partnerships, reaching out to people to engage with the film
• Supporting the social media strategy for audience development 
• Supporting the producers to plan out events and screenings including sourcing locations.
• Able to work independently and to deadlines.

Required Experience and Skills

• Demonstrate an interest/basic understanding of documentary filmmaking
• Previous experience with producing and/or other transferable skills
• Experience in events management or project management.

Desirable experience

• A full clean driving license and own vehicle
• Experience of working with social media (asset creation and/or strategy)

Fee

£1,000 for 10 days (£100 per 8hr day)

Working days

Flexible.

Start Date

w/c 9th June 2025 (possibility of w/c 2nd June if timing allows).

How to apply

Please email a CV and a (no more than one page) cover letter to Lottie Butcher on skills@ffilmcymruwales.com outlining why you are interested in the role, your availability and your experience and skills against the criteria above.

Applications can be submitted in either English or Welsh.

For individuals who are D/deaf, hearing impaired, disabled, neurodivergent or visually impaired, further support and adjustments are available. For example, we can cover the costs of making guidelines available in other formats (e.g. large print), a BSL interpreter for a meeting with us, scribing support for dyslexic applicants, or a support worker if needed. Get in touch with us to discuss your requirements in confidence. We’ll be guided by you.