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Summary
SFFILM’s Programming department is seeking a motivated intern with an interest in curation and film / media to support our fall programs and ongoing screening for the 2025 SFFILM Festival. Founded in 1957, the San Francisco International Film Festival (SFIFF) is the longest-running film festival in the Americas. The Festival is deeply rooted in the culture and process of film appreciation—film as an art form and as a meaningful agent for social change—and is an important showcase for the most searching and innovative films from around the globe.
The Programming Intern reports to the Associate Director of Programming and will provide assistance in the SFFILM offices and onsite at exhibition programs as needed. The Intern will have the opportunity to support SFFILM’s Fall exhibition, including Doc Stories (October 17-20) and Awards Night (December 9). The key undertaking will be screening and evaluating films for the 2025 SFFILM Festival, which takes place in the Spring (April 17-27, 2025). The internship is based in-person in the Bay Area and is unpaid.
The opportunity is based in the Bay Area, requires 8-16 hours per week (1-2 days in-office – availability to work out of the SFFILM SOMA offices Tuesdays and/or Thursdays is essential), and runs from September through December 13, 2024
Application Review will begin September 4th
Opportunities and Outcomes:
- Provide event support for SFFILM exhibition programs in Fall 2024.
- Research upcoming films in post-production phase.
- Screen (review) shorts and features that come through our Call for Entries for the 2025 SFFILM Festival.
Qualifications:
- Passion for film/ media education, film festivals, and film organizations.
- Interest in the art and craft of cinema.
- Good research skills.
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel to the SFFILM office and exhibition venues.
- Availability for scheduled weekday hours in the SFFILM office and some evenings for events.
- Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
- Must be able to express yourself clearly, thoroughly and mindfully.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced working environment.
- Excellent computer skills. Proficiency with Filemaker Pro would be a plus.
Benefits:
- SFFILM is an internationally recognized nonprofit 501(c)3 organization.
- Great introduction and experience in film / media education and film festival in addition to exposure to aspects of outreach and event management.
- Excellent opportunity to learn about the inner workings of a world class film organization and create personal connections.
- Complimentary 1-year SFFILM membership.
- Interns are able, and encouraged, to attend SFFILM preview screenings and events.
- Class credit (if applicable).
- Resume and network builder.