RHODE ISLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL INTERNSHIPS
RHODE ISLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (Olivet Nazarene University) —
Providence, RI
There are a number of different internships available:
JOB TITLE: SCREENPLAY COMPETITION ASSISTANT
Job Description: Assists Screenplay Competition Director with marketing and
promoting competitions; logs and processes applications for entries; organizes and
enters information into database; answers and aids all entrants with questions regarding
competitions; build relationships with fellow film schools; lead large mail-outs for
competitions; establish relationships with production companies.
Job Requirements: Must be assertive, outgoing, friendly, creative, and detail oriented.
JOB TITLE: SUMMER CAMP ASSISTANT
Job Description: Assists Instructors at KidsEye Filmmaking Summer Camp classes.
Classes range from special effect, to making documentaries and short films. Interns
would help groups write, shoot, edit and screen films.
Job Requirements: Must be available during the Summer to assistant in entire Camp
Sessions. Must be committed to working with kids, as they frequently get attached.
Basic knowledge or experience with film equipment a bonus!
JOB TITLE: OFFICE/EVENT PLANNING INTERN
Job Description: Office/event planning interns will assist in inter-office, client and
vendor communications. Special projects such as volunteer recruiting and training or
program development and organization will be assigned. Your creative ideas are
welcome here!
Job Requirements: Intern must be organized and willing to learn, ask questions,
become involved and think on his/her feet. General computer literacy on Microsoft based
programs is a must. Intern may also be asked to run errands, so a car is a plus.
JOB TITLE: CONFERENCE/SYMPOSIUM INTERN
Job Description: The Conference/Symposium Department celebrates writers
contributions to film & television along with regional and industry trends in film
production. During four days of panels (ScriptBiz and the Rhode Island Film Forum)
screenwriters & filmmakers network & learn the tricks of the trade - the art, craft &
business of screenwriting & filmmaking - from the masters themselves, leading industry
writers, directors, producers, agents, managers and production company executives.
Intern(s) will assist the Conference Directors in coordinating these numerous panels and
arrange travel and accommodations for our distinguished guests.
Job Requirements: People skills are a must. You must be comfortable on the phone,
able to multitask, and highly organized. It is preferred that you have an interest in film
and film-related events. Examples of duties include: assisting in mail outs, arranging
travel itineraries, putting together press packets, research contact information
w/agencies and/or panelists, marketing, and overseeing volunteers during the
Conferences.