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[ecrea] Posts in Film Production at Multimedia University, Malaysia

Thu Mar 26 06:49:29 GMT 2015





*Teaching Posts in Film Production at Multimedia University, Malaysia*

Multimedia University?s Faculty of Cinematic Arts (FCA) is seeking to
employ full-time academic staff to teach on its Bachelor in Cinematic Arts.

The programme has been designed in collaboration with the University of
Southern California?s (USC) School of Cinematic Arts and is offered at
MMU's brand new EduCity campus in Johor Bahru, Malaysia - in close
proximity to Pinewood's newly established Iskandar Malaysia Studios.

The collaboration between MMU, Malaysia?s highest ranked private
university, and USC, the world?s leading film school, promises an
exciting programme for those aspiring to have a career in the movie
industry. The programme's close proximity to Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia
Studios will give students the opportunity to study first hand the film
industry at work, providing an insider?s experience before graduation.

FCA is now looking to hire full-time academic staff for it?s Cinematic
Arts programme. Applicants should hold a Masters degree and/or have
relevant industry experience in an area related to the cinematic arts.
We are especially interested in candidates with practical experience in
cinematography, producing/distribution or directing. Other areas of
expertise will be considered. Industry/practical experience is essential
as is the enthusiasm and ability to teach film production on a
theoretical as well as practical level.

This is an opportunity for filmmakers/academics based in or with an
affinity to South East Asia or other emerging media markets. The posts
are paid competitively under a local Malaysian salary package. The
recruitment is ongoing until posts are filled.

Should the above be of interest to you, please email your CV and cover
letter to Nico Meissner ((nico.meissner /at/ mmu.edu.my)
<mailto:(nico.meissner /at/ mmu.edu.my)>) or contact Nico for an initial
informal chat.


About the Role

The successful candidate will be expected to carry out industry-relevant
and theoretically informed teaching in their area of expertise and
supervise students' film projects. They have to actively engage in the
creation and dissemination of academic research and/or artistic work.
Administrative duties will also form part of the successful candidate's
job scope.

FCA is a small faculty with a young and dynamic group of lecturers. The
successful candidate will be expected to participate in the life at the
faculty and ensure its growth, advancement and recognition. This
requires an entrepreneurial mind-set and a highly self-motivated and
reliable person, who can dream, discuss and develop the faculty with us.


About the Cinematic Arts Programme

The Cinematic Arts Programme is a national agenda programme that has
been established to provide international film and television
productions at Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios with local talent and
crew as well as to spearhead the talent development for the Malaysian
film industry.

To ensure a programme of high academic quality and industry relevance,
the University of Southern California?s School of Cinematic Arts is
acting as academic consultant during the programme?s development stage.

The Cinematic Arts Programme occupies a purpose-made building within
EduCity, Iskandar, Malaysia. Its close proximity to Pinewood Iskandar
Malaysia Studios gives students and staff the unique opportunity to
experience and participate in world-class international film and
television productions.



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Dr. Nico Meißner
Senior Lecturer
Programme Coordinator
Bachelor of Cinematic Arts
Multimedia University
No 5, Persiaran Canselor 1
Kota Ilmu EduCity@Iskandar
79200 Nusajaya, Johor
Malaysia

phone.+60 (0)7509 2080
fax.+60 (0)7509 2010 (office)
mobile.+60 (0)12 976 2101



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