Job Description
Stream II Sex Work Consortium Policy Project – Sri Lanka
Terms of Reference (TOR)
Short Filmmakers
Background & Position Overview
Our initiative is looking independent filmmakers, storytellers and media creators to produce short films or visual advocacy content. This assignment focuses on producing human rights centered films that highlight the legal, social, medical and economic issues faced by the Sex Work Community.
We strongly encourage applications from experienced storytellers who are currently or previously community-sentenced (justice-impacted individuals). We value lived experience, professional film capability and a commitment to rights based social change.
Broad Objectives of the Role
- 1. Amplify Community Voices: Produce creative, respectful and impactful short films that highlight the lived realities, stigma, rights and resilience of the sex work community.
- 2. Support Field Leadership: Collaborate directly with Field Supervisors from partner Community Based Organizations (CBOs) to ensure authentic, ethical and community informed filmmaking on the ground.
- 3. Execute Under Fixed Budget Terms: Complete the full film lifecycle from concept to final editing within the allocated LKR 100,000 budget and short-term timeline.
- 4. Promote Inclusive Opportunity: Demonstrate the value of creative expression by engaging experienced individuals with community-sentenced or justice impacted backgrounds.
Key Responsibilities
Filmmaking & Creative Production
- 1. Concept & Scripting: Develop a short film concept, script or story outline focused on key advocacy issues affecting sex workers.
- 2. Production Management: Direct, film and handle technical requirements (lighting, audio, camera) within the agreed contract frame.
- 3. Post-Production: Edit the video, mix audio, add subtitles (local languages/English) and deliver a finalized high-definition digital export suitable for advocacy campaigns, community screenings and minimum 14-day digital boosting campaign across own platforms
Collaboration with CBO Field Supervisors
- Work under the guidance of CBO Field Supervisors to organize site visits, access community spaces, and align on sensitive protocols.
- Coordinate with Field Supervisors to obtain informed written/verbal consent from all featured individuals, prioritizing community safety, privacy, and confidentiality.
- Submit rough cuts to CBO Field Supervisors and project management to integrate community feedback before final delivery.
Contract Administration
Provide a basic cost allocation plan showing how the LKR 100,000 fee is utilized across equipment, travel, production and editing tasks.
Key Deliverables & Payment Schedule
- Deliverable: Workplan & Concept (1-3 weeks)
- Description: Approved script/concept note, production plan, and consent framework cleared by CBO Field Supervisor.
- Payment Tranche: 40% (LKR 40,000)
- Deliverable: First Cut (3-8 weeks)
- Description: Initial video edit submitted for internal and community review.
- Payment Tranche: 30% (LKR 30,000)
- Deliverable: Final Master Film (9-10 weeks)
- Description: Final edited short film (with subtitles), raw footage backup, and signed consent documentation.
- Payment Tranche: 30% (LKR 30,000)
Required Qualifications & Application Documents
- Demonstrated experience in videography, scriptwriting and video editing.
- Applicants MUST submit 2–3 web links to previous video productions, short films or portfolio work (e.g., YouTube, Facebook, Tiktok, Google Drive links) for technical evaluation.
- Understanding of ethical representation, rights-based messaging, and privacy protections for marginalized communities.
- Candidates with lived experience, including those currently under community sentences, are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Ability to work productively with CBO Field Supervisors and grassroots community members.
Organizational Commitment
Sex Work Consortium Policy Project team Sri Lanka is committed to equality, non-discrimination and the safety and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All work under this assignment must be conducted in a manner consistent with these commitments.
Mail us your application on or before 05th November 2026. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CSDf contact
Community Strength Development Foundation
No. 115/4, Kiththampahuwa Road,
Wellampitiya.
077-7143033 / 071-3162175 / 070-5598177
spriyantha804@gmail.com
kanthiabeykoon3@mail.com
sexworkconsortium@fpasrilanka.org