Unpaid Programming Intern

POSITION:               AFI FEST Programming Department Intern – College Credit Only

LOCATION:             Remote with in-person attendance at AFI FEST 2025

DESCRIPTION:

The Intern will learn the process and structure of an international film festival’s programming, while assisting with various programming-related research projects under the Shorts Programmer & Programming Coordinator, AFI FEST. The intern will gain an understanding of the broader festival landscape, the festival timeline and the film industry structure as it pertains to film festivals, while gaining a specific perspective into the selection process for AFI FEST.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Receive training on use of the FileMaker Pro database to help support the AFI FEST programming team on film tracking, screening assignments and reports.

• Assist with email responses sent from AFI FEST’s general inbox.

• Screen films under consideration and produce written coverage.

• Assist with the drafting of AFI FEST-related correspondence, program notes and related materials, including research duties as assigned.

• Attend programming meetings and select staff meetings to keep current with department developments, and gain further insight into the tracking and selection process, timeline management and communication strategy.

• Other duties as assigned, including potentially during the week of AFI FEST October 22-26, 2025.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Attendance at a four-year college or university pursuing a degree in Film Studies or a related field.

• Ability to receive college credit a must.

• Interest in curation, event production.

• Proven ability to handle numerous details, with appropriate follow up and reporting activities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft and Google office suites.

• Availability for one academic term. Internship hours will be coordinated around academic requirements.

SUPERVISION:

The Intern will receive the training, guidance, and supervision of the Shorts Programmer, AFI FEST.

Note: The internship is for the benefit and training of the intern and shall be unpaid.