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Internship Opportunities

Join our Team!
Become an intern and immerse yourself in the film festival Industry.

Learn the day-in, day-out of planning a film festival with internship positions in programming, special events, marketing, development and community outreach and more!

Our internships begin at various times throughout the year until November 2025. You must be 18 years or older to apply. 21 years or older internships for certain departments.  In order to receive college credit, resume credit or job credit you must hold the internship position for 4 or more months. Some internships are longer depending on the department.

Apply Below ↓

Available Internships

FILM OFFICE LIAISON INTERNSHIP

Working in the Programming Department to ensure the best filmmakers experience at the Festival. This is a fast paced Department that is willing to step in and help in any capacity.

Responsibilities:

  • The Filmmaker Liaison is the primary conduit between the Festival and the filmmakers prior and during to the festival
  • Assist in reaching out to production companies and studios to help curate the Festival film selections. 
  • The Filmmaker Liaison will ensure that the filmmaker’s needs are met and that all terms agreed to are delivered in a timely manner
  • Working with filmmakers that all their promotional materials are distributed fairly in the theater lobby 
  • Meeting the filmmakers at the Festival and coordinating their Q&A’s in auditoriums to ensure a good experience for the audience.

Ideal Majors: Business, Communications, Film

OFFICE ASSISTANT / CUSTOMER SERVICE INTERNSHIP (March/April start)

This person needs to be organized, detailed oriented, good communication skills, able to use Word, Google Drive, Powerpoint, etc.

Responsibilities:

  • Answers or redirects phone calls and messages
  • Answers or redirects general email inquiries
  • Provides general office support
  • Supports year-round Festival events
  • Coordinate meetings and/or conference calls
  • Manage schedules

Ideal Majors: Business or Communications

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