Film Festival Program Intern

Hiring/Producing Organization: Glendale Arts

Program: Glendale International Film Festival

Position: Film Festival Program Intern

Glendale Arts is seeking a college-level Film Festival Program Intern for the Glendale International Film Festival (GIFF). The position is hybrid. The festival takes place in person from September 23-28, 2026 in Glendale, CA.

This internship is offered through Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture’s Arts Internship Program. The position is open to currently enrolled undergraduate (2 or 4-year) and community college students who reside or attend college in Los Angeles County. Recent graduates may apply as long as they have completed their degree between May 1-December 1, 2026. For a full description of the program and County requirements, visit https://www.lacountyarts.org/collegeinternships.

The Program Intern will provide support across festival planning and operations to ensure the smooth execution of all GIFF programs and events. This is a hybrid position that will be fulfilled working remotely and in person leading up to the festival and in person the week of GIFF.

The intern must be dynamic, quick-thinking, resourceful, responsible, flexible, and an excellent communicator. Remaining organized while handling and cross-referencing high quantities of film/festival schedule/program detail and data is a critical function of this role. Access to a reliable mode of transportation is required.

The internship is divided into three stages (Pre-Festival, Festival Week, Post-Festival), each focused on specific day-to-day tasks and activities, including but not limited to:

Pre-Festival

·     Provide administrative support, such as email and telephone correspondence, as well as virtual and in-person meeting participation with stakeholders, including filmmakers, partners, sponsors, and vendors 

·     Prepare and maintain organized spreadsheets, reports, and lists, such as film/filmmaker information, program details, ticket sales, and attendance

·     Assist in the creation of show flow and event schedule

·     Create ticket sales listings

·     Make necessary website updates

Festival Week

·     Prepare and update reports and lists, such as ticket sales and attendance

·     Work alongside and provide support to GA staff and Board, overseeing all aspects of the festival

·     Place orders, pick up and drop off supplies and refreshments, and conduct other errands vital for the production of the festival 

·     Assist Volunteer Coordinator with tasks related to managing the festival volunteer team

·     Support the load-in and load-out of all festival spaces, including the theater, lounge, and reception and event venues

·     Set up / install festival signage, including step & repeat

·     Provide production support as needed

Post-Festival

·     Work alongside team for strike, inventory of materials, and storage runs

·     Organize data, files, and documents

·     Complete staff survey, team debrief, and reconcile accounts as needed

Qualifications

·     Excellent communication, decision-making, and creative problem-solving skills

·     Professional attitude and demeanor

·     Detail-oriented with an aptitude for tracking, processing, inputting, cross-referencing, and analyzing high volumes of data, information, and metrics

·     Ability to anticipate needs and take direction

·     Ability to think and act quickly under pressure

·     At ease interacting with people with diverse backgrounds and roles

·     Able to move and lift heavy equipment

·     Comfortable with long hours during festival

·     Programs and Platforms: Proficient in and comfortable using Microsoft Word and Excel; Google Drive (Google Docs, Sheets, etc.); and Dropbox. Experience with Facebook, Instagram, and Canva are preferred, but not required.

Dates

The internship period is approximately mid-June through early October 2026. The intern will start at a minimum of 15 hours per week with increased hours leading up to the festival. Must be available in person September 23-28, 2026. This position may require overtime during the week of the festival.

Compensation

$18.47 per hour. Hours per week/schedule to be discussed and mutually agreed on with supervisor.

About GIFF

Now in its 12^th year, the Glendale International Film Festival is a celebration of the cinematic arts based in Glendale, CA, the fourth largest city in Los Angeles County. GIFF spotlights the powerful medium of film, the creative artists who make them, and the beloved pastime of going to the movies.

About Glendale Arts

Glendale Arts (GA) is an award-winning 501(c)3 non-profit organization that generates opportunities throughout greater Los Angeles to showcase, promote, encourage, and engage with the arts. Founded in 2008, GA delivers dynamic arts and entertainment programming through signature programs, such as the Glendale International Film Festival, and operates and programs ace/121 Gallery, a multidisciplinary venue in Glendale, CA.

How to Apply

Please email your resume and cover letter to info@glendaleiff.org to apply.