The June Givanni Pan African Cinema Archive (JGPACA)
Application deadline: Rolling deadline
Start date: To be negotiated
Outline of organisation
JGPACA is a volunteer-run archive of historical materials relating to African and African diasporic cinemas, with Black British cinema at its core. We aim to make accessible these valuable resources—films, audio recordings, photographs, scripts, posters, documents, publications, and memorabilia—and to provide a nurturing environment for their exploration by scholars, cultural activists, and members of the wider community. We run a programme of regular events ranging from film screenings to public debates and host various community-based projects. Our mission is to safeguard marginalised histories expressed and engaged through the moving image and related materials and to re-activate them in the context of contemporary debates.
Roles and duties
The placement holder will assist June Givanni and her team of volunteers in maintaining and developing the archive. Tasks include collections cataloguing and digitisation; conception and delivery of film screenings and other public events; fundraising and publicity; editorial and administrative support.
Current restrictions permitting, the placement holder will work on location in Fleet Street, City of London, though some duties may be carried out remotely. The placement is available for 6 months full-time, or part-time for up to 12 months by arrangement.
Skills
Working alongside June and her team, the placement holder will gain and/or extend skills and experience in database management, digitisation, curating, editing, and fundraising. Doctoral researchers in the field of film studies in particular will benefit from the archive’s unique collections and resources.
How to apply
To apply for this placement, please send a CV along with a cover letter outlining your skills and other aspects of your suitability for the role to june@junegivannifilmarchive.com. Please also indicate your availability, and whether you are applying on a full-time or part-time basis.
Person Specification
Strong interpersonal skills (Required)
Strong organisational skills (Required)
Experience of IT (Desired)
Experience of updating websites and working with content management systems (Desired)
Interest in African and African diaspora cinema (Desired)
Editorial Experience (Desired)
June Givanni, Director, June Givanni Pan African Cinema Archive
Note on eligibility
CHASE placement funding is now available to CHASE studentship award-holders only.