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There are several film festivals that take place each year in the San Francisco Bay area, such as:
- San Francisco International Film Festival and Film Society
- San Francisco Jewish Film Festival
- San Francisco Silent Film Festival
- The Asian American Film Festival/Center for Asian American Media
San Francisco International Film Festival and Film Society
“Interning at the San Francisco Film Society was a wonderful experience in an environment where everybody loves films; they always made a point of encouraging us to sit in on films and go to events.” —Masa Nagane, Cinema student and former SFFS intern
The San Francisco Film Society presents the San Francisco International Film Festival, the longest-running film festival in the Americas, along with year-round screenings and educational events. Internships with the Film Society offer unique insights into the workings of a top-ranked film society and festival. Internships also support the Film Society’s mission to educate and connect the filmmaking community via workshops, special screenings, classes, seminars and social events. Additional benefits include:
- Complimentary one year SFFS membership
- Opportunity to attend SFFS classes, programs and events.
- Class credit
Visit the San Francisco Film Society website for up-to-date listings of the exciting internship opportunities available at the Film Society and film festival.
San Francisco Jewish Film Festival (Summer Semester Only)
Arts Marketing, Programming, Development Internships
Acclaimed as the most beloved and successful Jewish community event in the Bay Area, the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival is the oldest and largest Jewish Film Festival in the world. The SFJFF hosts year-round screenings in San Francisco and a three-week Festival in July/August in San Francisco, Berkeley, San Rafael and Palo Alto, attracting more than 30,000 ticket buyers. Interns would join its small but very active and busy arts exhibition organization, with an excellent staff boasting a wide range of expertise.
Position Summary
Internships are available in production, programming, marketing and development; however, interns will work across disciplines, gaining experience in all of these areas. Interns are expected to perform a variety of tasks, ranging from administrative tasks (light filing, limited data entry) to writing, development, program research, assisting with the festival and special events/screenings, maintaining web updates and more.
Dates and Hours
Internships typically run from the end of May through the beginning of August; 8-10 hours per week; three units of academic credit.
Requirements
The festival itself is a fast-paced, exciting environment that will require a commitment to some evenings and weekends. Good writing skills, discretion and initiative are essential. HTML, Final Cut, Raiser’s Edge, Photoshop, Aperture, MS Office and inDesign skills all a plus, but the organization is also a good place to gain experience with those programs and others.
To Apply
Send cover letter specifying your area of primary interest with resume to jewishfilm@sfjff.org or by mail to:
San Francisco Jewish Film Festival
145 Ninth Street, Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94103
No phone calls, please.
San Francisco Silent Film Festival (Spring Semester Only)
Operations and Publicity Intern
The San Francisco Silent Film Festival is a nonprofit organization dedicated to showcasing the artistry, diversity, and enduring cultural value of silent-era film with live musical accompaniment. We make it possible for contemporary audiences to see these exquisite films as they are meant to be seen: on the big screen, with carefully crafted scores performed live by accomplished musicians and ensembles!
Position Summary
Through this internship, the operations and publicity intern will be exposed to the inner workings of a small nonprofit arts organization and the process of programming, publicizing, coordinating and fundraising for a small film festival. The internship plays a key role in the success of our organization and we greatly appreciate your enthusiasm to be part of our team.
In addition to experience gained, you will receive two passes good for admission to all programs at the San Francisco Silent Film Festival and two invitations to the opening night party.
Dates and Hours
Internships are part-time (15 - 20 hours/week). They begin in mid-spring and continue through the festival, which takes place July 31. Interns can earn up to six units of academic credit.
Responsibilities
Your internship will require the flexibility to work on many difference types of projects, which may include:
- Researching and contacting new publicity and marketing outlets and contacts
- Coordinating community outreach, via email and in person
- Assisting with set up for special events, press conference, parties and festival
- Processing membership contributions, maintaining contact and member database
- Collecting and archiving online press and press clippings for the festival
- Assisting with arrangements for festival guests and musicians
- Assisting with development mailings and coordination of donor benefits
Requirements
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel required; familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) and databases is a big plus. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented and possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
To Apply
Please email your resume to Lucia Pier, operations director, at lucia@silentfilm.org.
The Asian American Film Festival/Center for Asian American Media (Spring and Fall Semesters)
Festival Internships, Development Internships, Media Fund Internships
The Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to presenting, to the broadest audience possible, stories conveying the richness and diversity of Asian American experiences. We do this by funding, producing, distributing and exhibiting works in film, television and digital media.
CAAM also presents the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival every March. The SFIAAFF, the nation’s largest showcase for new Asian American and Asian films, annually presents approximately 130 works in San Francisco, Berkeley and San Jose. Since 1982, the SFIAAFF has been an important launching point for Asian American independent filmmakers as well as a vital exhibition site for new Asian cinema.
Dates and Hours
CAAM/SFIAAF internships typically require a commitment of 10 - 15 hours per week and are available during both fall and spring semesters, though the festival takes place in the spring. Depending on how many weeks the internship runs, students can earn three or six units of academic credit.
Position Summaries
Internship positions typically include: festival internships, development internships, and media fund internships.
View the CAAM Website for further information about specific internships, and how to apply.
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The Roxie Theater and The Global Film Initiative offer several internships relating to promotion, distribution and exhibition.
Roxie Theater
The Roxie, San Francisco’s oldest and most revered non-profit film house, is looking for enthusiastic, energetic, dependable, and creative students who love film. We show the best, most controversial and most overlooked films of the past, present and future. The Roxie is located in the Mission District, at 16th Street & Valencia.
Dates and Hours
The Roxie has three internship positions available Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. A three-month commitment is required. Interns work 10 hours per week during our regular office hours, Monday through Friday, 10am to 5:30 pm. Schedule can be tailored to fit your class schedule. The Membership Internship requires attendance at some evening events.
Position Summaries
Benefits of all Roxie internships include free movies; free admission to all Roxie events, including the Winter Fundraiser (prior special guests include Amy Sedaris and John Waters); insider knowledge of the film exhibition industry; THREE UNITS OF ACADEMIC CREDIT; and working for the coolest cinema organization in the Bay Area.
Programming Intern (includes a small stipend!)
Responsibilities
Cataloging, organizing and creating a database of thirty-five years worth of printed calendars, as well as organizing and indexing several decades worth of exhibition materials (35mm, 16mm, 3/4 “ tape, DVD, etc.). The position would also assist in coordinating upcoming programs, from pre-screening films, to collecting and coordinating assets and film shipping, and everything in between.
Qualifications
We need a very detail-oriented cinephile! Basic familiarity with spreadsheets is a requirement, and any experience in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign or video editing is a plus.
To Apply
Send an email with “Internship” in the subject line and a resume attached to Mike Keegan, mike@roxie.com
Outreach Intern
Responsibilities
Tasks include distributing flyers; posting on social media outlets; emailing like-minded organizations of relevant events; updating databases; posting and arranging of ticket give-aways; assisting the Director of Publicity with mailing screeners; proofing releases; and conducting press screenings.
Additional Responsibilities
- General office and administrative support (filing, errands, printing, mailings)
- Archiving (organizing and digitizing Roxie Calendars from 1976 onward)
- Winter Fundraiser (help with preparations for our December fundraiser)
Qualifications
Must be a reliable, detail-oriented, organized self-starter who loves film. Valid current drivers license preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office for Macs and PCs, familiarity with social media outlets and SF film culture and experience with PR or Marketing desirable.
To Apply
Email resume and cover letter to: danny@roxie.com
Membership Intern
Responsibilities
Assisting the Membership Director; creating membership materials; updating databases; recruiting at busy events; planning for members events; securing community partners for membership perks.
Additional Responsibilities
- General office and administrative support (filing, errands, printing, mailings)
- Archiving (organizing and digitizing Roxie Calendar from 1976 onward)
- Winter Fundraiser (help with preparations for our December biggest fundraiser)
Qualifications
We are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented, self-starting, “people person” who loves film. Valid current drivers license preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office for Macs and PCs, familiarity with social media outlets and SF film culture, and a willingness to work evening events desirable
To Apply
Send resume and cover letter to: catie@roxie.com
The Global Film Initiative
The Global Film Initiative (GFI) promotes cross-cultural understanding through the medium of cinema by supporting the production and distribution of authentic and accessible stories from developing world. Every April, World Cinema Week brings our award-winning Global Lens narrative film series to students in classrooms all across the U.S. and Canada. GFI also hosts a free screening program for local high schools at our Ninth Street offices in San Francisco, in conjunction with World Cinema Week.
GFI interns gain hands-on, real-time experience. Each position offers a dynamic learning environment; volunteers are supervised by staff members and invited to participate in general operations as part of a holistic introduction to our nonprofit arts, education and independent world cinema mission.
Dates and Hours
Positions require a minimum commitment of 8 to 10 hours per week for 3 months, and can receive THREE UNITS OF ACADEMIC CREDIT. They can also be part of institutional professional development and training programs.
Film Acquisitions, Granting and Distribution Internship
The Film Acquisitions, Granting and Distribution position provides an introduction to film acquisitions for Global Lens and the Initiative's annual granting cycles and philanthropy. This position is directly supervised by the Acquisitions and Granting Coordinator.
Responsibilities
- Writing of film reviews and coverage
- Grant evaluation`
- Film festival research
- Cataloguing
- Pitching ideas and writing for institutional blog
- Participation in acquisitions and granting meetings with Initiative staff
Education Marketing Intern
We're looking for someone with a stellar skill set that can bring our educational mission to the forefront of teachers' minds, lesson plans, and classrooms. If you demonstrate that you can write, sell, promote and have an interest in the education market, we want you on our team. This position is directly supervised by the Education & Public Programs Coordinator
Responsibilities
- Assist in conceptualizing and executing pitches about World Cinema Week and GFI's educational film offerings &bull
- Assist in managing the World Cinema Week application process
- Assist in coordinating GFI's screening events during World Cinema Week
- Pitch World Cinema Week to educators and education-allies • Create and edit teaching modules and other resources for GFI's educational films • Research potential education partners
- Research and evaluate impact of World Cinema Week 2013
- Pitch ideas and write arts, culture and education pieces for newsletter/blog.
Publicity and Marketing Intern
Are you excited and passionate about independent world cinema? Are you interested in learning about launching a film series and about what happens behind-the-scenes of a media nonprofit? The Publicity and Marketing intern position provides an introduction to all aspects of marketing and publicity for nonprofit film distribution, funding and education. Individuals with experience in design, Photoshop and/or blogging are highly encouraged to apply. This position receives direct supervision from the Communications Manager.
The Publicity and Marketing intern position provides an introduction to all aspects of marketing and publicity for nonprofit film distribution, funding and education. Individuals with experience in design, Photoshop and/or blogging are highly encouraged to apply. This position receives direct supervision from the Communications Manager.
Responsibilities
- Researching new markets and outreach opportunities
- Using social media, online marketing and e-commerce
- Observing publicity processes from planning to execution
- Writing content for institutional blog.
- Participating in meetings about DVD designs, blog content and other publicity-related issues
Blogging Internship
Are you excited and passionate about independent world cinema? Are you interested in learning about how blogging is used as a tool for the work of nonprofits? The Blogging Intern position provides an introduction to blog writing for nonprofit film distribution, funding and education. Individuals with experience in using WordPress or a similar CMS and writing compelling online copy under strict deadlines are strongly encouraged to apply. This position receives direct supervision from the Communications Manager.
Responsibilities
- Developing, researching and producing weekly content for our blog
- Participating in meetings with staff about blog content and design
To apply
If you are interested in applying for a volunteer position, please submit a resume/CV, cover letter and 1-2 writing samples by email to employment@globalfilm.org.