Filmmaker360 is the Film Society’s full-service filmmaker support department in the areas of FilmHouse, grants, project development, consultation and fiscal sponsorship with more than two hundred projects on its books, in all stages of production. Through FilmHouse we provide free office space to filmmakers in various stages of production to share talents and resources with their peers. Through the grants program we award filmmakers nearly $1 million per year for exceptional and innovative narrative and documentary feature projects. Through the fiscal sponsorship program, filmmakers are able to take advantage of the Film Society’s nonprofit status, broadening their access to funding from foundations and individual donors.

The Filmmaker360 Intern will learn how a large arts organizations supports individual filmmakers by assisting with day-to-day operations of Filmmaker360, providing FilmHouse support, grants administration, workshop production, potential project research and social media outreach.


RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide administrative support to the department (maintain filmmaker files, conduct reports, analyze data, compile statistics, prepare and mail acknowledgement letters)
• Research potential grants and fundraising, marketing and distribution opportunities for fiscally-sponsored projects
• Assist with event planning such as receptions, workshops and meetings with filmmakers.
• Compile information for grant review panels
• Take notes during grant review panels (this is a great learning experience to see how grants are awarded)
• Assist with the department's social media presence

QUALIFICATIONS

• Detail-oriented
• Able to take instruction and also take initiative and work with minimal supervision
• Excellent customer service manner and professional demeanor
• Proficient in Mac OS and Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word)
• Passion for film and a good sense of humor
• Good writing and telephone skills essential
• Knowledge of a second language is a plus.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

• Commitment of a minimum of 8 hours per week (preferably over two days) for a minimum of 3 months
• Onboarding meeting with supervisor to discuss goals
• Thirty-day evaluation
• Two blog posts for sffs.org
• Participation in at least two SFFS professional development classes or events
• 1-2 page internship wrap report
• Exit interview with supervisor

No phone calls, please.