Academy Film Archive Home Movie Collection Internship

Academy Film Archive

Home Movie Collection Internship – Fall 2024

The Academy Film Archive is seeking applications for this paid internship position from current full or part-time students enrolled in archiving, film studies, library and information studies, moving image studies, or other conservation-related programs. The AFA considers home movies of southern California to be primary source documentation of our region’s rich history, and this project-based position will entail the processing of largely anonymous home movie collections—from inspection, research, and identification to the creation of archival records. Interns can expect to gain experience in the everyday workings of a film archive, be introduced to our cataloging and collection management systems, and develop skills in how to properly handle and inspect film and video material. The internship will take place in the upcoming fall quarter, with students generally working at the Academy's Pickford Center in Hollywood two or three days a week for ten weeks (about 120 to 140 hours total) per quarter. There is a possibility the internship may continue into the Winter 2024 term as well. Students may pursue school credit if the internship meets their school’s requirements. The hourly wage for this role is $17.28.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Film handling, inspection and cataloging of small gauge film.
• Additional research and identification of archival content as needed.
• Assist in the creation and content review of newly digitized home movie files.
• General support to other archive projects as they come up.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate accredited program.
• 3.0 grade point average or higher.
• Minimum of one year of study toward a degree in a related field.
• Exhibit an interest in the film industry, specifically in moving image conservation and preservation.
• Strong writing, verbal, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to engage in other department activities related to records management, preservation, and collection services.

If hired, we require all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, unless a medical or religious accommodation is needed as determined on a case-by-case basis.