Hybrid WA Film Festival Programming Intern

SIFF; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WA State Sick leave

Discounts to SIFF programming

Not eligible for benefits coverage

Job summary

SIFF seeks a NFFTY Programming Intern to support the annual festival as new programs are developed and brought to fruition. You will work closely with the NFFTY Programming Team and other festival staff to select films, set themes, and develop panels and workshops.

The role involves screening submissions, organizing schedules, and providing logistical support for festival events with potential coordination of flagship programs, under guidance from the Festival Director.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong working knowledge of filmmaking and content creation.
• Highly organized and detail oriented with attention to accuracy.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and communicate effectively under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Screen film submissions and organize submissions into themes based on content.
• Assist in development of screening schedule and related festival programs.
• Planning and logistical support for festival events and programs.
• Assist in solicitation of submissions through outreach efforts to films that have played other youth film festivals, and to film/media programs around the globe.
• Conduct research on filmmakers, film festivals, and opportunities for collaboration.
• Organize delegation of films to volunteer screening committee.
• Possible coordination of 48-Hour Film Off, Works in Progress, Story Starts Here Screenwriting Intensive, or other events/competitions, with support from Festival Director and/or other festival artistic and program staff.
• Host screenings and Q + A sessions during NFFTY 2027, April 1 - April 4

Skills

Writing skills

Editing & proofreading

Film knowledge

Organization

Job description

SIFF seeks a NFFTY Programming Intern to support the annual festival as new programs are developed and brought to fruition. You will work closely with the NFFTY Programming Team and other festival staff to select films, set themes, and develop panels and workshops.

The role involves screening submissions, organizing schedules, and providing logistical support for festival events with potential coordination of flagship programs, under guidance from the Festival Director.