Spring Programming Internships

Durham, NC

The Programming Department is looking for spring interns. Interns should have an interest in film and/or documentary work. Programming Interns will become familiar with the submission and selection processes, obtaining an overall view of how festival content is determined and exhibited.

Responsibilities include:
  • Publicity Photos and Materials:  Interns will be responsible for cataloguing publicity materials for accepted films. This includes organizing photographs that will be included in the Festival Program.
  • Garrett Scott Documentary Development Grant Submissions:  Interns will be responsible for opening and logging submissions and preparing these materials for shipment to the grant's selection committee.
  • Juries: Interns will help prepare materials and send packages to jury members.
  • Registration Materials: As the festival approaches, interns will help create and compile filmmaker, special guest and Fellows information packets and organize registration materials.
  • Misc: On occasion, interns will be asked to assist in the preparation and proofing of materials for the web and festival collateral. Interns are also expected to help with year-round events as needed. Research projects will be assigned as they arise. Occasional data entry and other administrative tasks.
Time Commitment: 10-20 hr/wk from January through the end of April, with fewer hours at the beginning and more hours each week as the festival approaches.

At the Festival: Interns must work at least 16-20 hours during the Festival (April 12-15, 2012), where they will help at Fellows events and Panels. Interns will receive a Volunteer Pass to the festival, allowing them to attend films and other events when they are not required to work.

Qualifications: Successful applicants will be self-motivated, hard workers with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail is important; a good, cooperative attitude is a must.

Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Explorer is essential, experience with Filemaker Pro and Microsoft Access a plus. Must be adept and willing to help with general office tasks (copying, filing, internet research, data entry, etc).

This internship is unpaid.  College credit is available. 

TO APPLY: send a cover letter and resume to opportunities@fullframefest.org with "Spring Programming Internship" in the subject line.

All resumes must be RECEIVED by January 27, 2012.