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Trainee project for young film critics

The trainee project of the International Film Festival Rotterdam in coordination with FIPRESCI offers three young, motivated and talented film critics a chance to get acquainted with the festival and the cinema of the world. In the past three editions we have welcomed trainees from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Hungary, India, Sweden, and the USA.

What to expect:

We offer three young film critics a trainee period of two weeks during the 30th International Film Festival Rotterdam, held January 24 February 4, 2001. The winner receive press accreditation, hotel accomodation and airline ticket at the expense of the festival. The trainees are allowed to use all the press facilities and will have time to explore all aspects of the festival, the film program as well as the debates, conferences, etc. The trainees will operate among hundreds of international critics, and are able to meet filmmakers and industry representatives.

We want the selected film critics to really participate in the festival: Contributing to the Rotterdam Daily (the festival journal) and reporting their experiences on the website of the festival. In addition, they should work on articles to be published in their home country. The three trainees will form a small team, supported by a media host and the press officers.

Criteria for application:

* Age under 30 years
* Good command of the English language
(written, spoken)
* Demonstrable experience in film criticism
(printed media, radio/televison)
* Not yet established enough to profit from facilities as attending international festivals
* Preferably have agreement(s) with media to publish on (films from) the International Film Festival Rotterdam 2001.

How to apply:

We require a written application with a resume, motivation, as well as a proof of work and eventually agreement(s) with media. Candidates from all over the world are welcome.

Deadline for applications: Friday, 15 December 2000.

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