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    REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) 
    Freelance Graphic Designer

    1. Overview

    The Full Frame Documentary Film Festival is seeking a freelance graphic designer to create cohesive branded festival collateral and promotional materials for its 2026 festival taking place April 16-19, 2026. This role is ideal for a creative professional with an interest in documentary film and a passion for the arts and cultural events.

    1. About Full Frame

    Full Frame is an internationally recognized festival dedicated to the theatrical exhibition of nonfiction cinema. Held annually in Durham, North Carolina, the festival showcases a curated selection of films from around the world and hosts panels, parties, and other events during the four-day celebration of documentary film.

    1. Scope of Work

    The selected designer will collaborate with the Full Frame team to produce a cohesive suite of visual assets featuring existing Full Frame logos and typeface. Desired deliverables include: 

    Promotional Materials 

    • Festival poster (1 primary design, landscape and portrait orientations. The festival poster is the key art on which the other design elements will be based.) 
    • Social media templates (5-7) 
    • Print and digital ad (5-7) 
    • Website banners (2) 
    • Email header (1-2) 

    Event Collateral 

    • Festival passes (1 primary design, with 11 text and color variations) 
    • Key festival signage (2-5 branded signs)
    • Selected merch design (2-4 merchandise items) 

    On-Screen Graphics 

    • Preshow slides (10-14 unique slides) 
    1. Timeline
    • RFP Release: October 31, 2025
    • Proposal Deadline: November 7, 2025
    • Designer Selection: November 14, 2025
    • Project Kickoff: November 19, 2025
    • Dec. 1 – Check-in meeting #1
    • Dec. 5 – Poster draft due
    • Dec. 10 – Poster design revisions due 
    • Dec. 12 – Final Poster design due 
    • Dec. 17 – Ad resizes and email headers drafts due 
    • Dec. 17 – Check-in meeting #2
    • Dec. 19 – Final ad resizes and email headers files due
    • Jan. 7 – Social media template design and merch design drafts due
    • Jan. 7 – Check-in meeting #3
    • Jan. 9 –Final social media template design and merch design files due
    • Jan. 21 – Festival credential design drafts due 
    • Jan. 23 – Final festival credential design filesdue
    • Jan. 23 – Check-in meeting #4
    • Jan. 30 – Festival signage drafts due
    • Feb. 11 – Final festival signage files due
    • Feb. 25 – Preshow slides draft due
    • Mar. 25 – Final preshow slides files due 
    1. Budget

    Please include your proposed fee structure. The design project in its entirety must be capped at $4000.  

    1. Proposal Requirements

    Interested designers should submit: 

    • Portfolio showcasing relevant work (arts, film, cultural events preferred) 
    • Resume or bio 
    • Project proposal including:
    • Design approach and creative vision (one paragraph) 
    • Estimated timeline and availability 
    • Fee structure and payment terms 
    • Contact information  
    1. Evaluation Criteria

    Proposals will be evaluated based on: 

    • Quality and relevance of portfolio 
    • Creative approach and visual storytelling ability 
    • Budget alignment and timeline feasibility 
    • Communication and collaboration style 
    1. Submission Instructions

    Please send your proposal to Miranda Volborth at Miranda.volborth@duke.edu by November 7, 2025. Include “Full Frame 2026 Graphic Designer RFP – [Your Name]” in the subject line. 

     

     

    For Duke University Students

    Marketing & Outreach Assistant – Work-Study

    The Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, one of the nation’s premier showcases for nonfiction cinema, seeks a motivated student with a passion for the arts, communications, and community engagement. The Marketing & Outreach Assistant reports directly to the Marketing Manager and will work closely with the Marketing and Development teams to support social media, digital content, community partnerships, and press/media outreach for the 2025–26 festival year.

    This is a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in arts marketing, outreach research, and event support while contributing to the visibility and impact of a world-renowned film festival based in Durham, NC.

    Timeframe and Commitment:
    Fall 2025: 10–15 hours/week
    Spring 2026: 10-15 hours/week, with opportunity for additional hours in the lead up to and during the festival, April 16-19, 2026. Hours will not exceed 19 hours per week.

    Interested students who are eligible for work-study positions should see the full posting for this position on JobX.

    Interested in supporting the festival in another way? Consider joining the 2026 Volunteer Team! Applications will open in February of 2026. More information can be found on the volunteer page.