Glasgow Short Film Festival - GSFF 2025 Programme Internship
Published: 4 October 2024
This internship will involve assisting in the planning and delivery of the 18th edition of Glasgow Short Film Festival (19-23 March 2025)
Glasgow Short Film Festival - GSFF 2025 Programme Internship
Apply for this SGSAH-funded internship with Glasgow Short Film Festival, up to 12 weeks FTE, between January & October 2025.
The project is titled GSFF 2025 Programme Internship and will involve assisting in the planning and delivery of the 18th edition of Glasgow Short Film Festival (19-23 March 2025)
Deadline for Applications is 15th November 2024.
Location
Hybrid. We have a (fully accessible) office in Tradeston, Glasgow, and we would expect the intern to attend in person for at least part of the week. However, some other members of the team work on a hybrid or even remote basis, so hybrid working is welcome. During festival week we would expect the intern to work in person, and we will provide accommodation if they are based outside Glasgow.
Project
Glasgow Short Film Festival, the leading short film event in Scotland, hosts an inclusive community of filmmakers and film lovers, showcasing ground-breaking works of visual storytelling. We aim to define and inspire diverse forms of cinematic expression, in Scotland and around the world.
This Programme Internship is intended to give a doctoral researcher insight into the planning and delivery of the 18th edition of Glasgow Short Film Festival (19-23 March 2025). This role primarily supports the programming, event management and general administration of the festival. Glasgow Short Film Festival is run by a small tight-knit, collaborative and inclusive team, and the internship will offer opportunities to get involved with all aspects of festival delivery.
Outputs
The role will include populating and maintaining the festival database, programme research and other internet-based research, responding to email enquiries, communicating with invited filmmakers and other film representatives, liaising with the Programme Manager and external Film Controller regarding film files and materials received, other general admin, event management and marketing duties as required, and potentially contributing to programming, hosting screenings and chairing discussions where appropriate.
Timescale
Application Deadline: 15th November 2024
Start date (or must start by): 8th January 2025
End date (or must end by): 29th March 2025
Structure: Consecutively (though some flexibility over start and end dates)
Benefits to the Researcher
The intern will be able to develop their skills in:
• Communication
• Dealing with film industry professionals
• The ability to work both in a team and independently
• Experience of working under pressure in a busy environment
• The ability to multi-task and meet a range of delegated deadlines
• Experience in staging events from planning to completion
They will also have opportunities to contribute creatively to the festival programme and its delivery.
Key Relationships
Internally:
Festival delivery team, including programming and marketing teams, guest coordinator, volunteer coordinator and venue coordinators
Externally:
Freelance programmers and curators
Scottish and international filmmaker guests
International festival programmers and other industry representatives
General festival audience
Schools audience
Prison populations for prison screenings and workshops
Person Specification
A1 – Knowledge Base |
C1 – Professional Conduct |
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Subject Knowledge |
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Health and Safety |
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Research methods – theoretical knowledge |
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Ethics, principles and sustainability |
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Research methods – Practical application |
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Legal requirements |
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Information Seeking |
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IPR and copyright |
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Information literacy and management |
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Respect and confidentiality |
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Languages |
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Attribution and co-authorship |
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Academic literacy and numeracy |
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A2 – Cognitive abilities |
C2 – Research management |
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Analysing |
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Research Strategy |
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Synthesising |
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Project planning and delivery |
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Critical thinking |
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Risk management |
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Evaluating |
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Problem Solving |
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A3 – Creativity |
C3 – Finance, funding & resources |
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Inquiring minds |
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Income and funding generation |
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Intellectual insight |
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Financial management |
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Innovation |
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Infrastructure and resources |
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Argument construction |
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B1 – Personal qualities |
D1 – Working with others |
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Enthusiasm |
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Collegiality |
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Perseverance |
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Team working |
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Integrity |
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People management |
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Self-confidence |
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Supervision |
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Self-reflection |
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Mentoring |
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Responsibility |
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Influence and leadership |
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Collaboration |
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Equality and diversity |
B2 – Self management |
D2 – Communication & dissemination |
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Preparation and prioritisation |
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Communication methods |
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Commitment to research |
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Communication media |
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Time management |
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Publication |
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Responsiveness to change |
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Work-life balance |
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B3 – Professional & career development |
D3 – Engagement and impact |
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Career management |
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Teaching |
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Continuing professional development |
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Public Engagement |
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Responsiveness to opportunities |
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Enterprise |
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Networking |
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Policy |
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Reputation and esteem |
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Society and culture |
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Global citizenship |
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First published: 4 October 2024