Do You Love Movies. AAIFF40 Seeking Summer Interns
Are you a been-woke student or young professional looking to break into the film/media/entertainment industry in NYC?
The Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF) is the nation's first and longest running festival of its kind and the premier showcase for the best most recent Asian independent and Asian American cinema. AAIFF is produced by Asian CineVision (ACV), a community-focused nonprofit media arts organization, devoted to the development, exhibition, promotion, and preservation of Asian and Asian American moving image.
This year we are celebrating our 40th anniversary from July 26 - August 05, and want YOU to join our vibrant team to make this show happen!
Positions are unpaid. We can provide school credit for this internship. A travel stipend is provided.
TO APPLY, please email
hr@asiancinevision.org with subject line: "Your desired position - YOUR NAME." Please include resume and your best killer letter on why you might be a good fit for our team.
Production Manager
- Supervise production of all print and digital marketing materials (booklet, postcards, badges
- Create Production Log (aka Log Ryder) for all festival events
- Produce festival and recap videos
- Manage designers to create walk-in slideshow for Gala Presentations and regular admission screenings
- Order awards for honoree
- Buy utensils and decorations for Gala Presentations
- Buy supplies for the day-of the festival
Public Relations Coordinator
- Work with the press (both English/In-language press)
- Coordinate with filmmakers to get all publicity materials for their film
- Schedule filmmakers/special guests for step-and-repeat
- Archive press materials
- Work with Operations Director to secure a venue for the press conference
- Oversee the whole process for the press conference to make sure press/filmmakers/guests get to the venue on-time
Development Associate
- Recruit and manage corporate and contributing sponsors
- Greet and manage all sponsors' attendances during the festival
- Collect sponsor logos and ads necessary for program book, step and repeat, trailer, etc.
Hospitality and Special Events Coordinator
- Research and secure all party/after-party venues
- Coordinate closely with Opening/Closing Night venue managers
- Coordinate delivery to events with liquor/beer sponsors
- Manage front-of-house flow during all festival events
- Apply for NYS liquor licenses for theaters/venues (where applicable)
Lead Designer
- Work with Marketing and Communications team to come up with creative direction and a campaign for AAIFF's 40th Anniversary
- Design Save-the-Date post card
- Design AAIFF'17 program booklet
- Manage and work with Design Associate to create slideshow walk-ins for all programs
Community Outreach Coordinator
- Strategize with community organizations to sponsor film programs
- Outreach to community, government, and young professional organizations
- Maintain partnerships throughout the year, either through cross-promotions or co-presentations
- Outreach to college organizations regarding the National Festival Tour
Special Presentations/Panels Coordinator
- Brainstorm topics for special presentations/panels/Screenplay Competition
- Outreach and be in correspondence with special presentations panelists and speakers
- Coordinate with SAG-AFTRA and Screenplay Winner on casting/reading
- Handles Print and Traffic for special presentations
- Obtain and return all required press and exhibition materials from panelists and/or filmmakers
- Collect bios from panelists/special programs
CineVue Coordinator
- Write an overview article of AAIFF40 based on theme/trajectory
- Recruit contributors for CineVue
- Coordinate with Programming Team to setup interview with filmmaker(s) and artists
- Brainstorm interview questions for filmmakers and artists
- Publish articles on CineVue within ACV's website
Volunteer Coordinator
- Recruit and manage AAIFF40 volunteers
- Provide orientation and training as necessary
- Organize post-festival Volunteer Appreciation event
