Wow. I've been on this listserv for less than two hours, and I'm already receiving emails comprised of snarky infighting and character assassination.
Honestly, it's my fault. I was warned. I've heard from many sources, i.e. young experimental filmmakers, that this listserv was a space of negativity, where people were shamed and attacked over the most innocuous things. Still, as a new filmmaker who draws inspiration from the traditions of experimental and independent film, I figured I'd sign up. I figured it couldn't be that bad, that I could surely draw inspiration from artists with a lifetime of experience, and that it could enrich my practice and inspire me. But, well, no. They were right, I was wrong. And I'm not trying to clog my inbox with old grudges and hostility. The writer Ben Marcus said: "Anyone who believes that you can make art from language is part of a small, nearly-vanishing community, and we should all form a wedge and march on the enemy." I think the basic sentiment applies to experimental film as well. You should all maybe give this some thought. Best, [unsubscribed] On Thu, Sep 24, 2015 at 11:16 PM, Sasha Janerus <sasha.jane...@gmail.com> wrote: > Ah! Millennium Film Workshop! A vibrant arts organization! Though a while > back Kent Jones referred to it on a podcast as--and I quote--"a place that > no longer exists." It's like Brigadoon or something! > > As far as I know, MFW board elections are a couple years overdue. The > present board was elected as part of an effort to restore democratic member > control of MFW, which has always been mandated by the bylaws. So I'm not > sure they have the legal authority to hire anybody. It is they who need to > be replaced. > > As a side note: I've heard Peter Kingsbury got the thirty grand he was > after for doing fuck all. True? Regardless, applicants are advised that > there is doubtless very little left to grift. And, if I know Lili, she'll > want her cut of whatever's left in the cushions. > > On Thu, Sep 24, 2015 at 7:19 PM, Lili White <l...@liliwhite.com> wrote: > >> Hello experimental Film World! Millennium Film Workshop >> http://millenniumfilm.org/ >> is looking for a NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR to take us into our 50th Year. >> PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD AROUND! >> We welcome queries from any competent person who would be responsible for >> the successful leadership and management of the organization according to >> its incorporating purpose, and the strategic direction set by its Board of >> Directors and Members. This involves the planning and management of >> MILLENNIUM's organizational, programming services, its finances, human >> resources, and community relations. We ask that the candidate have a degree >> in a related field and prefer some management experience in an arts, non >> profit, or educational organization and that they have a knowledge and >> understanding of Experimental cinema history and practice. >> MFW statement of purpose (1967) - "To offer the non-commercial film >> artist -of whatever experience, or proven degree of proficiency, and >> without interference in either film-subject or style -the use without cost, >> or at minimal cost, of the tools of filmmaking, instruction in filmmaking, >> and a means of contacting others of like creative interest." >> >> PLEASE CONTACT the MFW BOARD's secretary, Lili White, for further >> information: l...@millenniumfilm.org >> >> _______________________________________________ >> FrameWorks mailing list >> FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com >> https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > FrameWorks mailing list > FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com > https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks > >
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