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O P E R AT E D B Y T H E A U S T I N F I L M S O C I E T Y 1 VISION Austin Film Society We envision a culture in which art and industry work together to feed innovation, creativity and economic opportunity; in order to build a more equitable, artistic and prosperous world. City of Austin Austin is a beacon of sustainability, social equity, and economic opportunity; where diversity and creativity are celebrated; where community needs and values are recognized; where leadership comes from its community members; and where the necessities of life are affordable and accessible to all. CREATIVITY AND CAREERS OBJECTIVE 1 of 9 AFS is a beacon for creativity, artistic practice and self-expression, providing creators with equitable access and opportunities for enrichment, advancement and creative community building. C R E A T I V I T Y A N D C A R E E R S OBJECTIVE 2 of 9 AFS has catalyzed the Austin and Texas moving image industry into a career-long home for creatives. EXHIBITION AND ENGAGEMENT OBJECTIVE 4 of 9 AFS has established an institution-wide commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and fostered an organizational culture that prioritizes community access, ownership and engagement. R E G U L A R H E A D E R AFS CREATIVE CAREERS AFS CREATIVE CAREERS A B O U T T H E P R O G R A M It’s no secret that the film industry is highly competitive and tends to offer opportunities for insiders. For those who are outside of this elite industry, this may feel like an unattainable dream. AFS Creative Careers helps new creators make their dreams a working reality in three ways. Internship Pathway Job Placement Pathway • • • Community Media Education Pathway Lizbeth, Jen, Kayla, Quincie, AFS CREATIVE CAREERS I N T E R N S H I P P A T H W A Y R O A D M A P • PHASE 1 (Nov-Jan)- Office basics, workshops, and courses at Austin Public • PHASE 2 (Jan-April)- Department Internship • PHASE 3 (May-June) Professional Development, Offboarding, Reflections, Final Assessment, Portfolio presentation, Celebration AFS CREATIVE CAREERS C R E A T I V E C O N V E R S A T I O N S W I T H K A T C A N D L E R Writer, Producer, & Director: Kat Candler Fall 2021 Trainees: Kayla, Jen, Quincie S K I P D A Y AFS CREATIVE CAREERS M E E T T H E T R A I N E E S KAYLA “This program changes lives. I came from nothing and would never have an opportunity like this one. For me, knowledge is power” S K I P D A Y AFS CREATIVE CAREERS M E E T T H E T R A I N E E S QUINCIE “The staff is doing a good job, and everyone seems nice. I’m enjoying editing and the program has been a fun experience so far” S K I P D A Y AFS CREATIVE CAREERS M E E T T H E T R A I N E E S JEN ” I have enjoyed learning about the cameras, the assignments, and working with the team. I’m now more open minded about it all” S K I P D A Y AFS CREATIVE CAREERS M E E T T H E T R A I N E E S ALICIA “I love dance, art, music, and self expression. My goal is to learn as much as I can and express my creativity” S K I P D A Y R E G U L A R H E A D E R R E G U L A R H E A D E R QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? AFS CREATIVE CAREERS