Call for Interviewer/Videographer/Photographer

Are you a talented journalist, videographer, or photographer with a keen interest in local LGBTIQ+ history and an eye for storytelling? Or perhaps you have a production company which is interested in collaborating in this exciting project?
If the answer is yes, we invite you to join us as we commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Pride in Malta through a photo documentary, and insightful video interviews with individuals who have been at the heart of the movement. The photographs and interviews will be published in a publication and an exhibition commemorating the milestone. 
Joint bids are also accepted. 

Opportunities Available:

        Journalist/Interviewer:

• Conduct engaging interviews with 10 – 12 activists, community members, and allies who were present at the first Pride march and celebrations in Malta. 
• Write compelling narratives that highlight personal journeys, challenges faced, and the triumphs that have shaped Malta’s LGBTIQ+ landscape.
• Coordinate with MGRM team and the photographer/videographer and provide critical input in the project.
  
  Videographer:

• Record and edit a series of short interviews with 10 – 12 activists, community members, and allies who were present at the first Pride march and celebrations in Malta. 
• Create visually stunning videos, and snippets based on the interviews, to be published on social media and through an exhibition
• Coordinate with MGRM team and the photographer/interviewer and provide critical input in the project.
  
  Photographer:

• Capture portraits of 10 – 12 activists, community members, and allies who were present at the first Pride march and celebrations in Malta, during or following the interviews.
• To bear in mind the context of the project.
• Coordinate with MGRM team and the videographer/interviewer and provide critical input in the project.
• The creative liberty of the photographer will be respected.

Terms of Reference

• To determine, after consulting the MGRM’s team, the content and form of the media
• To hold/record/write interviews with people who were present or heavily involved with Malta’s first Pride march
• To bear in mind the context of the project
• Coordinate with MGRM’s team and provide critical input to the project
• The creative liberty of the interviewer/videographer/photographer will be respected.
• Individuals and/or production companies are welcome to apply

Eligibility Criteria
Bidders must submit a CV and portfolio with relevant experience in the respective fields, while also demonstrating the ability to produce the work being contracted to the high quality being sought.

An understanding of the sensitivity around the lived experience of minority groups in Malta is essential. 

Selection Criteria

• Quality of portfolio presented;
• Knowledge of LGBTIQ issues and LGBTIQ affirmative approach
• Technical and Financial Bid in accordance to MCVS/VOPS regulations

Budget

• Maximum funding available to cover all three positions are as follows, inclusive of VAT:
  – Photographer €800
  – Videographer €5000
  – Journalist/Interviewer €3500

Intellection Property

• All intellectual property rights belong to MGRM.

Subcontracting

Individuals may propose working jointly with one or more persons given the tight deadlines envisaged. This must be clearly stated in their submission. Bidders are to attach CV’s of each expert.
Following the adjudication, any subcontracting to third parties other than the selected service provider/s needs to be approved in writing by MGRM other than for technical elements such as translations or proof reading.

Bids are to be sent to MGRM on mgrm@maltagayrights.org, and should include a quotation. For any queries, please contact Robert Attard on +356 99255559. Deadline is 1st April 2024.