SEEKING DOCUMENTARY FILM EDITOR- immediately

Seeking documentary film editor, to work closely with
director over next few months. NO PAY but great credit on
film showcasing an acclaimed South Asian woman screenwriter
and photographer. Ideal for professional Assistant Editor
wanting Editor experience; and wishing to work with
director shaping structure.

18 minute cut already exists. Intention is to re-structure
and re-edit, with old and new footage, to short broadcast
length, for festival and possible broadcast.

Editor must have:
•Significant expert experience with Final Cut Pro,
including working with photographs, and media management
•Own editing suite at home, with Final Cut Pro 4.0 or
above, as well as Photoshop and other related programs
•Experience working on documentaries
•Sense of storytelling; and interest in taking active role
shaping story/structure with director
•Enthusiasm and interest in subject matter and project
•Mellow friendly personality, easy to work with, able to
take direction and offer feedback
•Must be available and willing to work with director, and
on own, at least several evenings per week, plus additional
time on weekends, for the next few months, until project is
finished. Dedication needed.

Serious inquiries only. Please forward resume/cv, and
email detailing why you are interested and would be ideal,
to Tamina Davar at:
taminadavar@yahoo.com.

[note: also seeking people experienced and interested in
grant research/fundraising, or with festival or broadcast
advice and assistance]

FILM BACKGROUND:
The documentary explores the creative journey of
screenwriter Sooni Taraporevala (MISSISSIPPI MASALA, SALAAM
BOMBAY, and upcoming THE NAMESAKE), also a professional
photographer whose images of her own religious community,
India’s Parsi Zoroastrians, for over 20 years, led to a
coffee table book. http://www.soonitaraporevala.com

Taraporevala’s words and images have influenced many, yet
she remains publicly invisible. Quietly crossing
boundaries when few women of color made it in the film
industry, and long before “South Asian American” was a
phrase, and breaking thematic taboos, Taraporevala, a
“medium for ordinary lives,” has silently inspired a new
generation of filmmakers and artists.

The existing 18-minute documentary was commissioned and
shown several years ago for a gala event honoring
Taraporevala,. The film, weaving Taraporevala’s words with
longtime friend and collaborator Mira Nair and others,
incorporates film clips and Taraporevala’s professional
photographs. The project was shelved pending additional
interview footage, but was revived recently. The current
Editor, who has to step down due to schedule restraints,
will remain on board as a consultant/supervisor. The goal
is to keep flavor of original piece, but restructure with
additional footage, to short broadcast length.
Taraporevala’s next film, THE NAMESAKE, directed by Mira
Nair, will be released early November. We hope to have a
short rough cut section of the documentary ready by late
October, and finish the film soon after.

** Please address all inquiries to Tamina Davar, at
taminadavar@yahoo.com **